Celebrity Big Brother (British series 16)


Celebrity Big Brother 16, also known as Celebrity Big Brother: UK vs USA, was the sixteenth series of the British reality television series Celebrity Big Brother, hosted by Emma Willis and narrated by Marcus Bentley. The series launched on 27 August 2015 on Channel 5 in the United Kingdom and TV3 in the Ireland, and ended after 29 days on 24 September 2015. It is the ninth celebrity series and the fourteenth series of Big Brother overall to air on Channel 5. It was the only celebrity series to credit Denis O'Connor as creative director.
James Hill was named as the winner on 24 September.
Austin Armacost returned to the house for Celebrity Big Brother 19 as an All-Star, representing this series. He was second to be evicted.

Production

Live streaming

On 14 August 2015, it was revealed that Channel 5 had partially reinstated live streaming from the House. For the first time since 2013, live streaming would air every weekday between midnight and 1am on 5*. 30 minutes of live streaming will also air on Channel 5 after the live eviction show on Friday, meaning 90 minutes of live streaming will air every Friday.

Best bits series

On 20 August 2015 it was revealed that a special six-part best bits series would be airing every Saturday night on 5*. The series will look back at some of the best moments from Celebrity Big Brother history and will feature a range of special guests. Each episode would have its own topic, the first being "Heroes vs Villains", with the second being "Flirty Friendships and more". The series began on 29 August 2015.

''Bit on the Side''

Channel 5 confirmed on 31 July 2015 that Big Brother's Bit on the Side would be airing seven nights a week for the first time since 2014. The weekday episodes will air on Channel 5, with the weekend episodes airing on 5*.

Teasers

The first five-second teaser for Celebrity Big Brother aired on 31 July 2015 confirming the theme UK v USA. Channel 5 later revealed the full length advert on 7 August 2015. The advert featured hosts Emma Willis and Rylan Clark.

Sponsorship

returns to sponsor Celebrity Big Brother after previously sponsoring Big Brother 16 earlier in the year.

House

The house was redecorated following the sixteenth civilian series. The house was decorated with British and American iconography to suit the UK v USA theme. House pictures were officially revealed on 23 August 2015.

Housemates

On Day 1, twelve Housemates entered the House. On Day 2, a further two Housemates entered.
CelebrityAge on entryNotabilityDay enteredDay exitedStatus
James Hill28Reality TV star129
Austin Armacost27Reality TV star129
Natasha Hamilton33Singer129
Bobby Davro56Comedian229
Stevi Ritchie34Singers and Reality TV stars129rowspan="2"
Chloe-Jasmine Whichello25Singers and Reality TV stars129-
Sherrie Hewson64Actress129
[|Janice Dickinson]60Model227
Jenna Jameson41Porn star127
Farrah Abraham24Reality TV star123
Gail Porter44TV presenter120
Fatman Scoop44Rapper120
Chris Ellison68Actor113
Daniel Baldwin54Actor19
Tila Tequila33Internet personality and reality TV star12

Austin Armacost

Austin Armacost is an American reality television personality, who is best known for his role in , as well as dating fashion designer Marc Jacobs. He entered the House on Day 1. He left the House on Day 29 as the runner-up. He later returned to compete in Celebrity Big Brother 19 as an "All star" housemate.

Bobby Davro

Bobby Davro is an English actor and comedian best known for his work as an impressionist. He made his television debut in 1981, but it wasn't until 1983 that he made his television breakthrough at Live from Her Majesty's, followed by appearances on the television show, Who Do You Do?. He entered the House on Day 2, competing against Janice Dickinson in order to win the title of "Prime Minister". He finished in fourth place on Day 29.

Chris Ellison

Ellison is an English actor. He is best known for his role as DCI Frank Burnside in the popular ITV police series The Bill and short-lived spin-off series Burnside. He entered the House on Day 1 representing Team UK. On Day 13 he became the second Housemate to be evicted.

Daniel Baldwin

Daniel Baldwin is an American actor, film director and film producer. He is the second eldest of the four Baldwin brothers, all of whom are actors as well as part of the Baldwin family. Baldwin is known for his role as Detective Beau Felton in the popular NBC TV series . He entered the House on Day 1 representing Team USA, but became the first Housemate to be evicted on Day 9.

Farrah Abraham

Farrah Abraham is an American television personality. She came to prominence after being cast in the reality television series 16 and Pregnant, which documented the pregnancies and first months of motherhood for several young women. She then became part of the spin-off series, Teen Mom until it was axed in 2012. The show was revived for the fifth season in 2015 as Teen Mom: Original Girls. She entered the House on Day 1. On Day 16 she was fake evicted along with Jenna and moved into Big Brother's Luxury Suite where they spied on the other Housemates until their return on Day 18. Unbeknownst to them, the other Housemates were in on the secret. She became the fifth Housemate to be evicted following an eviction showdown on Day 23.

Gail Porter

Gail Porter is a Scottish television presenter and personality, and former model. In the 1990s she became known for photos in men's magazines such as FHM, including one nude which was projected on to the Houses of Parliament. She moved into television, becoming a presenter. Her career was affected by alopecia, which in her case resulted in a total loss of her hair. She entered the House on Day 1. On Day 20 she became the fourth Housemate to be evicted.

James Hill

James Hill is an English reality television personality, who rose to fame following his appearance during the tenth series of The Apprentice. He entered the House on Day 1. On Day 29 he was announced as the winner of the series.

Janice Dickinson

Janice Dickinson is an American model, photographer, author and talent agent. Initially notable as a model, she has been described by herself and others as the first supermodel. She entered the House on Day 2, competing against Bobby Davro in order to win the title of "President". Janice became the seventh Housemate to be evicted on Day 27.

Jenna Jameson

Jenna Jameson is an American entrepreneur, webcam model and former pornographic film actress, who has been called the world's most famous adult-entertainment performer and "The Queen of Porn". She entered the House on Day 1. On Day 16 she was fake evicted along with Farrah and moved into Big Brother's Luxury Suite where they spied on the other Housemates until their return on Day 18. Unbeknownst to them, the other Housemates were in on the secret. She became the sixth Housemate to be evicted on Day 27.

Natasha Hamilton

Natasha Hamilton is an English singer-songwriter, dancer and occasional stage actress. She is a member of girl group Atomic Kitten. She entered the House on Day 1. She finished in third place on Day 29.

Scoop

Isaac Freeman III, better known by his stage name Fatman Scoop, is an American hype man, hip hop promoter and radio personality famed for his on-stage rough, raw, loud voice. He is known for the song "Be Faithful" which went to number one in the UK and Ireland in late 2003 and top 5 in Australia. He entered the House on Day 1. On Day 10, Scoop was voted as President of the House. He became the third Housemate to be evicted from the House on Day 20.

Sherrie Hewson

Sherrie Hutchinson is an English actress, presenter, broadcaster, television personality and novelist. She is best known for her roles in Coronation Street, Crossroads, Emmerdale and Benidorm. Since 2003, she has also been a regular panellist on lunchtime chat show Loose Women. She entered the House on Day 1. She finished in sixth place on Day 29.

Stevi Ritchie & Chloe-Jasmine Whichello

Stevi Ritchie and Chloe-Jasmine Whichello, the latter of whom is better known by her stage name Chloe Jasmine, are a couple who appeared in the eleventh series of The X Factor. They entered the House on Day 1 competing as one Housemate. They finished in fifth place on Day 29.

Tila

Thien Nguyen, better known by her stage names Tila Tequila, Miss Tila, is an American model, television personality, singer, songwriter, actress, writer and blogger. She entered the House on Day 1 as an American contestant. However she was ejected on her second day in the House after it was found out she posted items on social media proclaiming that she sympathized with Adolf Hitler and posted photos of her in Nazi outfits.

House guests

Paul Burrell

On Day 6, Paul Burrell, a former British Royal Household servant, footman and butler, entered the House to accommodate the "Big Brother Royal Family" task. He left the House on Day 9.

Jennie Bond

On Day 7, Jennie Bond, a British journalist and television presenter, briefly entered the House as part of the "Big Brother Royal Family" task where she interviewed Lord James and Lady Natasha. Both were unaware that the American servants were watching from the potato-peeling tower.

Emma Willis

On Day 23, presenter Emma Willis briefly entered the House as part of an eviction showdown leading to Farrah's departure. Willis then immediately left the House to prepare for her interview.

Eamonn Holmes

On Day 27, Eamonn Holmes briefly entered the House as part of the "Battle of the Nations" task, in which he would ask questions to the Housemates about the public's perception of them. He later returned that day as a guest on Big Brother's Bit on the Side which was presented from live inside the House.

Summary

Day 1Entrances
  • Sherrie, Scoop, Natasha, Austin, Gail, Chris, Jenna, Stevi & Chloe-Jasmine, Farrah, James, Tila and Daniel entered the House.
Day 1Tasks
  • Housemates were split into two teams consisting of the UK Housemates and the USA Housemates. One by one, each Housemate from both teams would take turns to try and aim for the six Housemate targets from their opposing teams, whilst firing footballs out of a glitter cannon. The UK team ultimately won the task with three out of six targets hit, and were awarded with a special party. However, they had to select three USA Housemates who wouldn't be invited to the party and would instead spend time in the tower until further notice. They chose Daniel, Scoop and Farrah.
    • Day 2Entrances
  • Bobby and Janice entered the House.
    • Day 2Tasks
  • Bobby and Janice were selected as team captains for the UK and USA respectively, and competed against each other in a series of challenges in order to become "Prime Minister" or "President" of the House. These challenges included answering questions which related to British and American culture, correctly spelling famous colloquialisms, drinking liquefied substances and putting as many clothing items on in one minute. At the end of the task, Bobby was announced as the winner, thus becoming "Prime Minister" of the House.
    • Day 2Exits
  • Tila was ejected from the House, following awareness of controversial comments she made prior to entering.
    • Day 3Tasks
  • Dizzy Dash: The Housemates, in their respective teams, were spun around in a cart whilst being asked a question about one of their fellow Housemates. When the cart stopped spinning, they had to run down a small track and cross the finish line, with the first Housemate to cross the finish line being able to answer the question to win a point for their team.
    • Day 4Punishments
  • Janice was given a formal warning for appearing to spit at Austin.
    • Day 5Exits
  • Janice left the House temporarily to receive emergency medical attention after having an allergic reaction to a wasp sting.
    • Day 6Nominations
  • Housemates nominated for the first time. Chris, Daniel, Farrah, Janice, Jenna, and Stevi & Chloe-Jasmine received the most nominations and face the first live eviction on Day 9.
    • Day 6Tasks
  • Big Brother's Royal Family: For the Housemates' first shopping task, the House was transformed into a Royal Palace with the UK Housemates becoming the monarchy, and the USA Housemates being their servants. The servants were joined by House guest Paul Burrell, who assigned roles for the servants and, throughout the course of the week, will teach them how to reach Royal standards in order to help them pass the task.
    • Day 6Entrances
  • Paul Burrell entered the House to participate in this week's shopping task.
    • Day 7Tasks
  • Housemates continued with their first shopping task. It was revealed to the American Housemates that the real goal of the task was to disgrace the royal family and expose them in situations where they lack etiquette and decorum. Today, the American Housemates were instructed to write up questions for a royal interview with Natasha and James. Later that day, Big Brother tasked the servants with taking photos of the Royal Family in compromising shots.
    • Day 8Tasks
  • Housemates continued with their first shopping tasks. The American Housemates were tasked with choosing two of their own to sit in on afternoon tea with four members of the Royal Family. Austin and Farrah had the task of making the members of the Royal Family angry, ruining afternoon tea. Later that day, it was revealed to the British Housemates the true nature of the shopping task. Big Brother then informed all Housemates that they had passed the task and would be rewarded with a luxury shopping budget for the week.
    • Day 8Punishments
  • Farrah was given a formal warning for using offensive language during the last part of the shopping task.
    • Day 9Tasks
  • The Newlywed Game: Stevi & Chloe-Jasmine were tasked with answering questions about each other in the same style as The Newlywed Game. Stevi & Chloe-Jasmine answered enough questions correctly and passed the task. For passing the task, they were rewarded with a romantic picnic later that day.
    • Day 9Exits
  • Paul left the House.
  • Daniel became the first Housemate to be evicted.
    • Day 10Tasks
  • And the Weiner is...: Team UK and Team USA competed in a giant hot dog making competition. Housemates were to dress up as hotdogs and slid into a hotdog bun. Bobby and Janice would then measure how close each person was to the centre of the target. The team with the lowest collective distance would win the task. Team USA won the task and were then given the power to vote for a President of the House. They chose Scoop.
    • Day 10Twists
  • Due to Team USA winning the task earlier in the day, they were all granted immunity from the next eviction and were the only Housemates able to nominate. Also, as President of the House, Scoop was forced to nominate one of the UK Housemates with a killer nomination. He chose Chris, meaning Chris automatically faced the next public vote.
    • Day 10Nominations
  • As President, Scoop was able to give a killer nomination. He nominated Chris, meaning he would automatically face the next eviction.
    • Day 10Punishments
  • As punishment for Chloe-Jasmine, James, and Janice discussing nominations, the hot water in the House was turned off until further notice.
    • Day 13Exits
  • Chris became the second Housemate to be evicted.
    • Day 16Twists
  • Farrah and Jenna were fake evicted and sent to the Luxury Suite.
    • Day 20Exits
  • Scoop became the third Housemate to be evicted.
  • Gail became the fourth Housemate to be evicted.
    • Day 23Twists
  • Emma Willis entered the House as part of an eviction showdown. As all nine remaining Housemates faced the public vote, the four with the most votes to save; Austin, James, Natasha and Stevi & Chloe-Jasmine were asked to randomly stand behind another podium which unknown to them had a hidden number on them. This would be the order in which they would save their fellow Housemates. Natasha went first and saved Sherrie, followed by James who saved Janice, then Stevi & Chloe-Jasmine who saved Bobby. This then left Austin with the decisive vote. He chose to save Jenna meaning Farrah was evicted.
    • Day 23Exits
  • Farrah became the fifth Housemate to be evicted.
    • Day 27Exits
  • Jenna became the sixth Housemate to be evicted.
  • Janice became the seventh Housemate to be evicted.
    • Day 29Exits
  • Sherrie and Stevi & Chloe-Jasmine finished in sixth and fifth place, Bobby finished fourth, and Natasha finished third. James was announced as the winner of the series, leaving Austin as the runner-up.

    • Nominations table

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    Ratings

    Official ratings are taken from BARB.
    1Ratings for these episodes do not include Channel 5 +1.