Sarah Harding Wins 'Celebrity Big Brother', Beating Amelia Lily In Final Vote

The former Girls Aloud star had a tough ride in the house.

Sarah Harding has been crowned the winner of ‘Celebrity Big Brother’

The former Girls Aloud star beat Amelia Lily to triumph in Friday (25 August) night’s live final. 

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Sarah Harding is the new 'Celebrity Big Brother' champ
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The former ‘X Factor’ contestant finished in second place, behind ‘Made In Chelsea’ star Sam Thompson and celebrity medium Derek Acorah in third and fourth places respectively. 

Model Jemma Lucy finished fifth, while Sarah’s love interest Chad Johnson was first out of the house, coming sixth overall.

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Amelia Lily finished in second place
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Speaking to host Emma Willis during her winner’s interview, Sarah was in shock, especially as she had received regular boos and chants of ‘Get Sarah out!’ during the series’ evictions. 

“I’m in shock. Its been a bit of a tough ride,” she said. “I was so out of my comfort zone, so many big personalities.

“I needed a new chapter and start afresh. I just thought what better way to get out of my comfort zone and to show the viewers at home I’m just a normal girl. I’ve gone through a whole spectrum of emotions.”

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Sarah received just five per cent more of the final vote than Amelia
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She also spoke about her romance with Chad, admitting she sees a future with him. 

She explained: “I was in a short team relationship, I was dating somebody. We found some common ground and started hanging around together, he became my best friend in the house, he has been my rock. I had to make a difficult decision.

“We’ve been through the mill together, it’s like we’ve known each other for months and months. We are going to see what happens, I would definitely like a future with Chad.”

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Both Sarah and Chad admitted they have a future together
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 Chad echoed Sarah’s sentiments during his eviction interview, telling Emma: “The thing with Sarah, with her it happened naturally. Hanging out with her things happened over time. It grew and grew with me and her.

“I hope things will keep going, we’ll go on a holiday.”

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Jack Dee(01 of19)
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Jack Dee won the first ever series of 'Celebrity Big Brother' in 2001. His experience lasted a total of just eight days, but even that was clearly too much for the comedian, who memorably tried to tunnel his way out of the house.
Mark Owen(02 of19)
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In one of the most overlooked series of 'CBB', Take That singer triumphed over Melinda Messenger and Les Dennis to be crowned the winner, after a total of ten days in the house back in 2003. (credit:Andy Butterton/PA Archive)
Bez(03 of19)
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Series three was when 'Celebrity Big Brother' really came into its own, thanks to housemates like John McCririck, Jackie Stallone and Bez. This series in 2005 lasted 18 days. (credit:Bruno Vincent via Getty Images)
Chantelle Houghton(04 of19)
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In a twist for series four, Chantelle became the first non-celebrity to enter the 'CBB' house, eventually emerging as the winner after 23 days in 2006, making this the first series to last for over three weeks. (credit:Gareth Cattermole via Getty Images)
Shilpa Shetty(05 of19)
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One of the most shocking and controversial series of 'Big Brother' or 'Celebrity Big Brother' ever ended with Shilpa Shetty voted the winner by the British public in 2007.Shilpa had a difficult time in the house, after failing to get along with housemates Danielle Lloyd, Jo O'Meara and Jade Goody, who some viewers felt were unfairly ganging up on the Bollywood star.The series lasted 26 days, which was then the longest 'CBB' ever. Following the worldwide controversy provoked by the series, 'CBB' took a year out the next year. (credit:Gareth Cattermole via Getty Images)
Ulrika Jonsson(06 of19)
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Although 'Austin Powers' actor Verne Troyer had been named the favourite to win throughout the series, Ulrika was crowned the winner after 22 days in the house back in 2009.She later returned to the house for 'Ultimate Big Brother'. (credit:Zak Hussein/PA Archive)
Alex Reid(07 of19)
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Beating his then-girlfriend Katie Price's ex Dane Bowers to the title of 'CBB' winner in 2010, Alex was triumphant in the last series of 'Celebrity Big Brother' to air on Channel 4.He later had a baby with fellow winner Chantelle Houghton, following his split from Katie. (credit:Mike Marsland via Getty Images)
Paddy Doherty(08 of19)
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Channel 5's first roll of the 'Celebrity Big Brother' dice in August 2011 saw 'Big Fat Gypsy Weddings' star Paddy Doherty voted the public's favourite over Kerry Katona and Jedward (what an honour). (credit:Nat Jag via Getty Images)
Denise Welch(09 of19)
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Denise's time in the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house back in January 2012 wasn't an easy one, largely thanks to her arguments with Nicola McLean, Karissa and Kristina Shannon and Michael Masden. She also famously enjoyed some near-naked time in the 'CBB' hot-tub with 'X Factor' contestant Frankie Cocozza, which drew criticism from some viewers... not to mention her housemates. (credit:Mike Marsland via Getty Images)
Julian Clary(10 of19)
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In the summer of 2012, Julian won over viewers with his quick wit, pleasant demeanour... and the fact he managed to stay out of trouble, something his fellow 'CBB' housemates could have done with learning how to do themselves. (credit:Ben Pruchnie via Getty Images)
Rylan Clark(11 of19)
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Rylan's stint in the 'CBB' house came in January 2013, almost immediately after he left 'The X Factor'. He became so popular with the public following his appearance on the show that he was later offered a job hosting spin-off series, 'Big Brother's Bit On The Side'. (credit:Doug Peters/Doug Peters)
Charlotte Crosby(12 of19)
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She arrived. She punched a cake. She wet the bed. And she won in summer 2013. Well done, British public. (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
Jim Davidson(13 of19)
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Gary Busey(14 of19)
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Katie Price(15 of19)
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James Hill(16 of19)
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Scotty T(17 of19)
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Proving 'CBB' viewers really do love people from Newcastle, Scotty T became the second 'Geordie Shore' star to win the show in January 2016. (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
Stephen Bear(18 of19)
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We still don't know how he pulled it off, but Bear won over viewers to be named his series' champion in summer 2016. (credit:Jeff Spicer via Getty Images)
Coleen Nolan(19 of19)
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She entered an 'All Star' and left a winner in January 2017. (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)