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Ryan Thomas wins Celebrity Big Brother

Updated / Tuesday, 11 Sep 2018 07:47
Ryan Thomas was congratulated by fellow contestants when he emerged from the house
Ryan Thomas was congratulated by fellow contestants when he emerged from the house

Actor Ryan Thomas was crowned the winner of Celebrity Big Brother on Monday night, fighting back tears after his win.

The former Coronation Street star had been widely expected to win the public vote. Former Cheers star Kirstie Alley was the runner-up, with former The Only Way is Essex star Dan Osborne in third place.

Taken aback by the rapturous applause he received after leaving the house, Thomas said he had "no words whatsoever".

He had endured a torrid period in the Celebrity Big Brother house after former CBB housemate Roxanne Pallett alleged that he had punched her during her time on the show. 

Thomas had denied punching Pallett, saying "there was no malice or anger in anything I did" and that he had been trying to show affection. 

Pallett later apologised for her actions, telling CBB host Emma Willis that she was "crippled with emotion and shame, that I would have put someone in that position".

Thomas was congratulated by his fellow contestants when he emerged from the house. Pallett was not in attendance.

Thomas said he could forgive Pallett, saying: "If she wants forgiveness and it makes her feel better then I would rather give her that, because I think she's been punished enough by the public and people around her."

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