Brian wins Ultimate Big Brother!

Brian has been crowned the Ultimate Big Brother housemate.

The Big Brother 2 winner beat his fellow contestants after securing 49% of the final public vote, making him a two-time champion and the last person to leave the famed Big Brother house.

Following the evictions of Ulrika, Preston, Nick, Victor and Chantelle throughout the evening, Davina addressed Nikki and Brian as they hugged at the sofas.

Upon hearing his name announced as the winner, Brian shouted: "Oh my God!" and picked up Nikki to hug her. "Well done!" she excitedly told him before heading up the stairs, adding: "Love you! Well done!"

Second-place housemate and Big Brother 7 finalist Nikki exited the compound to the Big Brother house band and cheers from the crowd.

After Nikki's interview, Davina addressed Brian and said: "This is the last time I'm ever going to talk to the house!" Brian excitedly told her: "I'm fecking freaking out here!"

As he ascended the stairs, Big Brother repeatedly announced: "Brian, you are the winner. Please leave the Big Brother house." He shouted: "I'm going to take my time with this! It's the last time I'll do it, I'm going to make the most of it!"

Brian left the compound to a flurry of fireworks as the house band played Take That's 'Never Forget'. Excitedly heading towards Davina and the photographers, Brian said: "Oh my God, Ultimate Big Brother winner!"