Celebrity Big Brother SPOILER: Emotional finalists reflect on their rollercoaster journey as they wait for the winner to be crowned

As Brits wait in anticipation to find out who will be crowned the winner of Celebrity Big Brother, the final five housemates have shared their heartfelt goodbyes.

On Thursday, the finalists were revealed as David Potts, Nikita Kuzmin, Louis Walsh, Fern Britton and Colson Smith.

After almost three weeks of nominations, tears and drama, the iconic reality show will come to an end, with the final batch of housemates bidding farewell to the home for good.

To celebrate their last night as a group, Big Brother set up a fancy dinner in the living room.

In scenes that will air on Friday’s show, the housemates gathered around the table for one last time as they reflected on their experiences.

As Brits wait in anticipation to find out who will be crowned the winner of Celebrity Big Brother, the final five housemates share their heartfelt goodbyes

On Thursday, the finalists were revealed as David Potts, Nikita Kuzmin, Louis Walsh, Fern Britton and Colson Smith

David, who is currently tipped as the favourite to win the show, thanked Big Brother and his fellow housemates for letting him be himself.

The Ibiza Weekender, 30, said: ‘I genuinely did not think I would be in a house with 12 people who I actually genuinely really, really like.

‘Thank you for letting me be me, I love you all. ‘

Nikita admitted that he didn’t expect people in the house to be so fun and is happy that people like him for who he is.

The professional dancer, 26, said: ‘I didn’t expect to actually meet such fun people.

‘I said to myself one thing is that I’m going to just be Nikita the way my mom would be proud of me and it’s very reassuring that people just liked me for me.’

Music manager Louis, 71, added: ‘So here we are, the fab five… I came in here not knowing what to expect, but wow, it’s been a learning experience for me.

‘You’ve been amazing to me, I appreciate it. We’re all winners as far as I’m concerned.’

After almost three weeks of nominations, tears and drama, the iconic reality show will come to an end, with the final batch of housemates bidding farewell to the home for good. To celebrate their last night as a group, Big Brother set up a fancy dinner in the living room

The housemates will gather around the table for one last time as they share their heartfelt goodbyes and reflect on their experiences

David, who is currently tipped as the favourite to win the show, thanked Big Brother and his fellow housemates for letting him be himself

Coronation Street star, Colson, 25, known for his role on the cobbles as Craig Tinker, said: ‘…the experience isn’t anything without the people and the housemates.

‘This experience has kind of taught me to back myself, be kind to myself and be confident and be me…’

TV presenter, Fern, 66, quipped: ‘the most gracious, talented men I have ever known, and I want to thank you for the kindness you have shown me as the last woman standing.

‘So, all that’s left to say is, may the best man win.’

The housemates spent the rest of the evening dancing and singing before peeling off to reflect in the diary room.

Louis told Big Brother, ‘We have had the time of our life in the Big Brother house… I was a bit wacky, a bit funny and had an opinion on everybody. I will never forget it.’

Reflecting on her time in the house, Fern said: ‘I wanted to come and have a television adventure and I’ve had it… It’s injected me with enthusiasm for television again… it was just this reminder of a familiar place, and probably how much I’ve missed.’

Nikita admitted that he didn’t expect people in the house to be so fun and is happy that people like him for who he is

Music manager Louis, 71, added: ‘So here we are, the fab five… I came in here not knowing what to expect, but wow, it’s been a learning experience for me’

TV presenter, Fern, 66, quipped: ‘the most gracious, talented men I have ever known, and I want to thank you for the kindness you have shown me as the last woman standing’

Coronation Street star, Colson, 25, known for his role on the cobbles as Craig Tinker, said: ‘…the experience isn’t anything without the people and the housemates’

David noted, ‘It’s been a crazy ride, but don’t forget… Big Brother… slay. Slay every day.’

Thursday night saw Bradley Riches become the seventh celebrity to be evicted in a shocking and brutal twist.

The latest episode saw the housemates being treated to a surprise one-minute visit from a loved one in the secret rendezvous spot, while their fellow housemates watched from the lounge.

Louis was surprised by 80s icon Sinitta, who berated him for his snide comments in the house, while Nikita burst into tears upon seeing his girlfriend and Fern got to see her youngest daughter.

However, when it came to Bradley’s turn, he was instead greeted by host AJ Odudu, who broke the news that he was going home, after receiving the least amount of public votes.

Thursday night saw Bradley Riches become the seventh celebrity to be evicted in a shocking and brutal twist

The latest episode saw the housemates being treated to a surprise one-minute visit from a loved one in the secret rendezvous spot, while the other housemates watched from the lounge

The actor, 22, was able to go back to the house one final time to say his goodbyes, with his fellow housemates left stunned and upset by the backdoor eviction.

Speaking in the diary room, Bradley – who opened up about his diagnosis with autism while on the show – gushed that he had had the ‘best time’.

He said: ‘I feel like I had the absolute best time, I’m so grateful I made so many amazing friends and for me to do this, I felt like I was scared to do it and I’ve done it and I’m so happy and I’m so grateful and I’ve just had the best time so thank you Big Brother.’

Bradley becomes the latest star to be booted out, following Zeze Millz, Marisha Wallace, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, Levi Roots, Lauren Simon and Gary Goldsmith.

While Sharon Osbourne also departed the house after serving eight days as the first Celebrity Big Brother lodger.

With the final five revealed at last, bookies have placed their bets on Former X Factor judge Louis, 71, taking the crown.

The Irish star has caused plenty of controversy while in the house, with his cruel remarks on a host of famous names, including Simon Cowell, Jedward and Ronan Keating.

But it seems the public may be appreciating his honesty and tendency to bring the drama as he is now backed to go all the way.

Louis was surprised by 80s icon Sinitta (pictured), who berated him for his snide comments in the house, while Nikita burst into tears upon seeing his girlfriend

However, when it came to Bradley’s turn, he was instead greeted by host AJ Odudu, who broke the news that he was going home, after receiving the least amount of public votes

The actor, 22, was able to go back to the house one final time to say his goodbyes, with his fellow housemates left stunned and upset by the backdoor eviction

Speaking in the diary room, Bradley – who opened up about his diagnosis with autism while on the show – gushed that he had had the ‘best time’

The latest odds from BetVictor Casino have him as 2/1 to win, after bookie previously singled out Strictly’s Nikita as the favourite.

A BetVictor spokesperson said: ‘The start of the final week in the Celebrity Big Brother house has seen a new housemate snatch the favourite tag ahead of Friday’s concluding episode, with Louis Walsh our new frontrunner to win the series.

‘Walsh was as high as 33/1 in the outright winner market last week but has been backed all the way into 2/1 as of Monday afternoon, making him the narrow favourite ahead of Nikita Kuzmin (11/5).

‘Having both had a turn as favourite over the last week, Colton Smith and David Potts have slipped back to third and fourth favourite respectively, with Coronation Street actor Colton 7/2 and Ibiza Weekender star David on 8/1.’