Who won Celebrity Big Brother 2018? Full results as Courtney Act is crowned CBB winner beating Ann Widdecombe
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Courtney Act has been crowned the winner of Celebrity Big Brother 2018.
The drag queen, also known as Shane Jenek , beat former MP Ann Widdecombe as she stormed to victory with 49 per cent of the vote.
Her win won't comes as much of a surprise to her dedicated fans and the bookies, who was favourite to win the series tonight.
Meanwhile Shane Lynch , Jess Impiazzi and Wayne Sleep came third, fourth and fifth, respectively.
This year Courtney, who also appeared on RuPaul's Drag Race and Australian Idol, charmed viewers with her wit and brilliant way of arguing about LGBT issues.
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(Image: REX/Shutterstock)
(Image: REX/Shutterstock)
Speaking to host Emma Willis, Courtney was almost speechless.
She said: "I don't know what this means is it real life? This is amazing."
Courtney described everything feeling very "surreal right now".
"It's amazing to think that the public chose me - I guess it's validation in the things that I believe in," she said.
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(Image: WireImage)
They also delved into her bromance with Apprentice star with Andrew Brady.
When asked how much of a crush she had on him, she quipped: "As much as he wants!"
But she was quick to add: "The thing I love about Andrew is that he's so comfortable with everything and everyone... not caring about what anyone in the house thinks... I love and respect him."
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(Image: Credit: Lia Toby/WENN)
Courtney added: "The thing that I really did respect was that we both had that understanding."
Excited fans flocked to Twitter about the result, and were ecstatic that Courtney won the Channel 5 reality TV show.
One viewer tweeted: "Such a deserving winner. Courtney has been a pure inspirational soul, not using anger or hate to voice her opinions - but has managed to educate, inspire and win over the UK nation. The year of the woman just couldn’t get any better #CBB."
While another commented: "YES SHE DID IT WE LOVE ONE CBB WINNER !!!! #CBBCourtney #CBB."
A third remarked: "I’m so proud of you @courtneyact Done herself proud and educated the public (and housemates) on so many issues! I love her ❤️ #CBB."