Meet Jenny: the Brandywell bold one
Jenny Baird, a 20-year-old makeup artist from the Brandywell area of Londonderry, has stormed her way through the Big Brother house and is now standing among the finalists. If quirky one-liners and unpredictable energy won points, she’s clearly got plenty to spare.
Mum’s pep talk (and proud tears)
Jenny’s mum has been beaming like a proud billboard. She’s been saying all the sensible stuff—how she always believed Jenny could do anything she set her mind to—and how she’s over the moon that Jenny has made it this far. Whether Jenny takes the crown or not, the family’s planning to celebrate: her 21st birthday falls right after the final, so party mode is locked in either way.
Fame on the doorstep
Life on the outside is already feeling a bit weird for the family. Breege, Jenny’s mum, says strangers on the street are honking horns and shouting support, and people keep stopping them to ask how she is. It’s sweet, a little overwhelming, and apparently comes with a few happy tears.
Adjusting to the spotlight
The production team warned Jenny she might be known as “Jenny from Big Brother” for a while — and she loved the idea. Coming back out to normal life could be a shock: expect stunned looks, friendly interruptions, and lots of people saying, “oh, you’re Jenny!”
Friendship and laugh-out-loud moments
Jenny’s mate from childhood says they clicked instantly when they met as kids and have been inseparable ever since. He describes her as genuinely hilarious and a bit mad in the best way — the kind of person who can turn a room into a giggle fest without meaning to. Her big personality is exactly why people warmed to her so quickly.
Critics and the competition
A TV critic thinks the final will be fiercely competitive and that Jenny has a shot. Her consistent upbeat presence and knack for standing out on camera could work in her favor — but with Big Brother you can always expect a late twist, so nothing’s guaranteed.
Final night and how to watch
The live Big Brother finale airs on ITV2 and ITVX, starting at 21:00 GMT and wrapping up around 22:35, with the winner revealed before the end. Stick around afterward if you want the late-night chat show follow-up.
What’s next?
Win or lose, Jenny’s heading into a busy week: a final, a birthday bash, and whatever comes with a sudden splash of fame. If you’re in Derry, don’t be surprised if the whole city ends up sounding like a tiny, friendly cheering squad.
