Celebrity Big Brother fans were shocked when Oti Mabuse revealed the identity of the famous character.
The reality show began in 2000 and its name is a reference to the all-seeing presence in George Orwell’s novel 1984, but one of the main voices associated with Diary Room has never had a face associated with it – until now.
ITV1 revived the civilian version of the show at the end of 2023 and last week Ibiza Weekender star David Potts was announced as the winner of the new edition of Celebrity Big Brother.
Dancing on Ice judge Oti, 33, appeared as a regular panellist on Big Brother Late and Live throughout the star-studded series and took to social media after the final to reveal a photo of the man behind the famous booming voice.
She wrote: ‘Meeting the real ‘Big Brother’ at the top of the photo.
Celebrity Big Brother fans were shocked when Oti Mabuse revealed the identity of the famous character.
Oti shared a photo of herself and the man whose booming voice can be heard in the Diary Room.
The revelation came as part of a carousel of photographs that Oti shared after the conclusion of the series.
She captioned the post: “About last night…fun is an understatement #bigbrother #bigbrotherfinale.”
Fans took to the comments to express their surprise at being greeted by the man behind the famous voice.
Oti did not reveal the name of the man speaking in the Diary Room, but viewers were still surprised.
One wrote: ‘Crazy!! I can’t imagine the voice coming out of that guy’s mouth.
Another said: ‘I have no idea what I was expecting! But it looks very good.”
A third said: ‘He’s so cute!’
Famed Geordie Marcus Bentley is the series’ long-running narrator, but the man in the photo spoke directly to the contestants.
Oti acted as a panelist throughout the series, offering her insight into what happens in the house (pictured with co-stars Tom Allen, Judi Love and Big Brother winner Jordan Sangha).
The former Strictly Come Dancing professional also shared a selfie with series winner David Potts following his win on Friday night.
But it was the Ibiza Weekender star, 30, who narrowly edged out Nikita Kuzmin, 26, to take the crown by coming in second, with Colson Smith in third, Louis Walsh in fourth and Fern Britton in fifth place.
Oti acted as a panelist throughout the series and offered his insight into what happens in the house.
The former Strictly Come Dancing professional also shared a selfie with series winner David Potts following his win on Friday night.
David was overwhelmed when presenters AJ Odudu and Will Best announced his name as the winner.
The former Celebs Go Dating star was applauded by the crowd as she briskly exited the house.
