Ben evicted, finishes fifth

Ben has become the first housemate to be evicted from the Celebrity Big Brother house in tonight's live final.

Members of the public have been voting since Monday for the celebrity they most want to win the reality show.

The former A1 singer received the least number of votes during the first count of the evening, becoming the seventh celebrity to depart after Lucy, Tina, Mutya, Michelle, La Toya and Tommy.

On hearing Davina's announcement, Ben hugged each of his housemates before leaving to a mixed reception.

Speaking about his time in the house earlier, the 27-year-old joked to his companions: "I hate you all and I hope you fall in a ditch."

His departure leaves Coolio, Ulrika, Terry and Verne in the running for the winner's title.