Derry cinema and pubs hosting watch parties tonight as city cheers on Jenny Baird in Big Brother final

After seven weeks inside the Big Brother house, Jenny reached the final along with five other housemates and there is just hours to go before the winner of the title and the £100,000 cash prize is revealed. The others who have made it through are Cameron, Elsa, Richard, Tate and Emily.

Jenny said she was “actually in shock”. “I’m living proof that a girl from a Council estate can be a Big Brother finalist.”

Voting remains open until after the show starts tonight at 9pm on ITVX and ITV2 and to vote for your winner go to: https://www.itv.com/vote/bb

In Thursday night’s episode, Big Brother broke the news to two of the housemates – Marcus and Teja – that their time in the house had come to an end in a dramatic twist at the end of a Wizard of Oz themed series of challenges.

Jenny’s home city has shown incredible support for the 20-year-old Brandywell woman, with a groundswell of support across the north and beyond as manifested in the many supportive posts and even billboards erected in Derry.

And it looks like there will be a big celebration upon Jenny’s return as Brandywell Councillor Patricia Logue has said there will be a reception for her hosted by the Mayor of Derry & Strabane Ruairí McHugh.

Jenny’s straight talking and witty banter in the Big Brother house has struck a chord with fans everywhere and some of her one liners have even gone viral. So much so that local business Ferry Clever has created greeting cards based on them, including a certain popular birthday greeting card, as featured on Big Brother Late & Live.

TikTok star Jenny had also shown off her rapping skills in a video collaboration with City Competitions prior to entering the Big Brother house.

Jenny’s description of ‘booking a booth’ for the perfect girls’ night out in The Diamond nightclub in Derry city centre has gone viral, and The Diamond is among a number of bars in Derry which will be screening the final live with watch parties organised in various establishments for Friday night.

The Diamond posted on its social media: “Join us tomorrow night as we host the official live viewing of Big Brother. Come show your support and watch it all unfold alongside Jenny’s friends and family.

“Once the live viewing wraps up, we roll straight into a huge party in the nightclub after – you already know how we do it! Doors open early. Get down, get involved, and let’s make a night of it! Support our Jenny.”

Another popular city centre nightspot The Bentley will also be screening the final and has posted: "Big Brother final… We’re manifesting it now… best of luck to Derry’s own Jenny Baird! Catch the Big Brother 2025 Final live at The Bentley Bar Friday from 9pm - we’ll have it on the Big Screen, with Resident DJS after.”

Meanwhile Brunswick Moviebowl in the city has also announced they will be screening the final live tonight on the big screen.

In a post after last night’s episode, the Moviebowl confirmed: “Congratulations to Derry's own Jenny Baird in making it to the Big Brother 2025 Final!

"To give you the chance to cheer her on to victory we're bringing the live final to the big screen at Brunswick Moviebowl.

"Grab your mates and book your seats now to see it this Friday 14th November at 9pm by visiting https://tinyurl.com/3f7rb5zm

“All tickets include a regular combo.”

Voting is now open for the final and you can vote at https://www.itv.com/vote/bb