The final week of Big Brother UK 2025 was rocked by emotional turmoil as housemate Elsa was left devastated by the surprise backdoor evictions of her close friend Teja and romantic interest Marcus, confessing in a tearful diary room session that she had found a “stable home” in them.
The dramatic evictions, which occurred just one day before the live final, determined the six contestants who would compete for the £100,000 prize. The episode featured a special task themed around the musical Wicked, where housemates discovered their fate by opening boxes. Marcus was the first to find a ticket home, followed by Teja in a subsequent round, leaving Elsa heartbroken.
Emotional Confession in the Diary Room
Following Marcus’s unexpected departure, a visibly upset Elsa required comfort from other housemates and even expressed a desire to leave the show herself. Jenny, another contestant, advised her not to make any rash decisions and to take deep breaths.
During an emotional confession in the diary room, Elsa opened up about her deep connection to the evicted housemates and her profound sense of loss. She revealed her personal history and the special bond she had formed inside the house.
“Before I come in here, I didn’t even really have a stable home, and I found my home in them,” Elsa told the cameras, screaming in frustration after their exit. She added, “I never could have imagined myself here without him. Now, he’s gone.”
She also expressed confusion about the voting process, questioning the criteria for the eviction and listing qualities like “the most genuine, the most kind, the most funny, the most loyal” as what she believed should matter.
A Blossoming Showmance and a Strong Friendship
Elsa and Marcus’s relationship had become a central storyline in the house. In episodes leading up to the finale, the pair had made their feelings official, with both exchanging “I love yous.” A preview showed Marcus planting a kiss on Elsa and saying, “Love you.”
This declaration had received mixed reactions from viewers, with some calling it a “game plan” to secure votes, while others found their connection to be genuine and sweet.
Elsa also shared a strong friendship with Teja, the other housemate evicted in the double elimination. Following her eviction, Teja shared motivational words for Elsa in a social media reel, hoping she would “stay strong for an additional 24 hours” and “smash it” in the final stretch of the competition.
Fan Backlash Against the Eviction Process
The backdoor eviction of Teja and Marcus, which was filmed in advance and broadcast the night before the final, sparked significant criticism from viewers. Many fans took to social media to complain about the format and express their disbelief, particularly over Teja’s elimination.
One fan on X questioned the legitimacy of the vote, writing, “TEJA EVICTED????? SHE WAS 1ST OR 2ND IN EVERY SINGLE POLL?? THIS IS RIGGED HELLO?????”
Another viewer commented on the injustice of the timing, stating, “Teja getting a backdoor eviction the day before the final is actually the most unjust eviction ITV have done ever I am GUTTED.”
This was not an isolated incident; the 2025 season featured multiple backdoor evictions, which consistently drew complaints from the audience. Earlier in the week, fans had slammed the “nonsense” evictions, with one calling them “badly planned” and another stating the producers were “ruining the show.”
Aftermath and a New Champion
Despite the emotional upheaval, Elsa did not quit the competition. She remained in the house and advanced to the live final on November 14.
The finale saw the six finalists—Cameron, Elsa, Emily, Jenny, Richard, and Tate—compete for the title. After Tate, Emily, and Cameron were eliminated, the competition came down to Elsa and Richard. In a surprising outcome, Richard, the 60-year-old latecomer, was crowned the winner of Big Brother 2025.
When asked how he felt about his victory, the new champion could only sum up his feelings in two words: “Absolutely crazy.”
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