Big Brother closed its door for the final time last night and some fans are not ready to say goodbye to the iconic reality TV show.
From everyone here at Big Brother, a massive thank you to YOU for being so dedicated to the show. #BBUK and #CBB wouldn't be the same without you, we love you. Night night ❤️ pic.twitter.com/I9g5uFYVSM
— Big Brother UK (@bbuk) November 6, 2018
The show, which was launched in the UK in 2000 on Channel 4, has given us stars such as Rylan Clark-Neal, Nikki Grahame, Jade Goodie and our very own Brian Dowling.
The emotional goodbye began moments into the episode as host Emma WIllis broke down in tears during the show’s prologue.
“Big Brother entered our lives in the year 2000,’ she began. ‘Before iPhones, IPods, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter,” she began fighting back the tears.
"It brought real people from ordinary homes into our lives every single night ad creates a howl new genre of TV which changed popular culture forever."
Moments after Cameron Cole was crowned what could potentially be the show’s last winner, host WIllis teared up again thanking everyone who has been involved in the show over the last 18 years.
An emotional goodbye from our amazing and inspirational host, @EmmaWillis ❤️️ #BBUK pic.twitter.com/m9AewJZH0D
— Big Brother UK (@bbuk) November 5, 2018
*pass the tissues*
And it didn’t end there.
It’s the final Big Brother, and with it, the final ever episode of Big Brother’s Bit on the Side.
Host Rylan Clark-Neal teared up as he sat down with Willis and thanked her for everything she’s done for the show.
The duo's sweet heart-to-heart moment sent viewers, former housemates and fans to social media to say their goodbye.
Feels. Fireworks. 18 YEARS worth of iconic moments. @EmmaWillis & @Rylan with trembling voices, serving us the end of an era. The youngest winner ever, in tears - the last winner.
Congrats to the #BBUK & #BBBOTS teams for pulling off an epic, moving Final. Farewell... for now 🖤 pic.twitter.com/SntxWAsqas
— Arisa Cox (@arisacox) November 6, 2018
I'm crying #bbuk #BBUKFinal #SaveBBUK pic.twitter.com/YVAsQg5NWn
— Scott (@Scott_R_JC) November 6, 2018
Much like I couldn’t believe I was in the Big Brother house in this photo, I can’t believe @bbuk is really saying goodbye. Wishing @EmmaWillis and @Rylan lots of love for their final show tonight. I’ll cherish the memories forever. #BBUKFinal #BBUK 👁 pic.twitter.com/k9MmP1gl2z
— Kate Lawler (@katelawler) November 5, 2018
I published this a couple of years ago so it's not terribly up to date, but felt like sharing today. #BBUK was not perfect, but for all its faults, it did start a lot of important conversations, and was an introduction to queer people for a lot of viewers https://t.co/gdBGUZXhmx
— Daniel (@sillyolddaniel) November 5, 2018
Big Brother is the daddy of reality tv shows..
If it wasn’t for him. You wouldn’t be watching people dance and sing on a Saturday night. Find love on a island, dance on ice, sit in a jungle, get fired or bake a cake!#BBUK #BBBots @bbuk— Michael Sheridan (@MichaelSher1dan) November 6, 2018
And then there were none. Goodbye @ElstreeStudios... #BBUK pic.twitter.com/0PfhAslOOG
— Alex Scott TV #BBUK (@MercianMedia) November 6, 2018
Gutted @bbuk 💔 pic.twitter.com/8cdgFL8nFW
— Nicola McLean (@NicolaMcLean) November 5, 2018
Ok so I’m in tears 😑☹️💔 #bbuk please don’t let this be the end ???
— AISLEYNE (@Aisleyne1) November 5, 2018
I can’t say goodbye. I just can’t
— Rylan Clark-Neal (@Rylan) November 5, 2018
