Celebrity Big Brother final 2018 date confirmed

The Celebrity Big Brother 2018 final has been confirmed to take place on February 2.

A spokesperson for the reality show said: "We can confirm that the live final date for this series of CBB will take place on: Friday, 2nd February 2018 at 9pm on Channel 5."

The news means the 2018 series will be the joint-longest in the show's history at 32 days - the same length as the 17th and 19th editions.

It comes after a fan page leaked the date of the final on Twitter on Wednesday afternoon.

This year’s CBB launched with an all-female line-up as the likes of Rachel Johnson, Ann Widdecombe, Amanda Barrie and Malika Haqq headed into the house four days before being joined by male celebrities.

The twist was part of the 2018 edition of the Channel 5 show’s theme – the Year of the Woman – which has also seen housemates take part in tasks divided by their gender.

Friday’s episode will see two contestants sent packing in a double eviction. But host of sister show Bit on the Side, Rylan Clark Neal teased that a nominations twist is on the way which could see even more of the celebs leave the house.

Currently Dapper Laughs (Daniel O’Reilly), Ann Widdecombe, John Barnes, Rachel Johnson and Andrew Brady are up for elimination.

Celebrity Big Brother continues Wednesday, January 17 at 9pm on Channel 5.