My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding star Paddy Doherty was tonight crowned this year’s winner of Celebrity Big Brother.
The 52-year-old punched the air and embraced runner-up, former Atomic Kitten Kerry Katona as the results were announced.
The pair saw off Irish pop duo and firm favourites Jedward who left the house in third place after being voted the "most annoying" housemates.
Ms Katona (31) a mother of four, who has become known for her somewhat turbulent personal life, said her experience in the house had taught her she was a "strong, independent woman" who could "stand on my own two feet".
She told host Brian Dowling she had made some "solid friends" during the reality TV show, singling out Mr Doherty as being "the main one" who would become a "friend forever".
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