Overview
- Sunday's episode featured Richard's dry response to a question about missing Caroline, prompting a wave of praise on X and fresh calls for him to win.
- Caroline and Nancy were evicted in Friday's double elimination, days after Sam's surprise back-door exit, reshaping the field as the finale approaches.
- Betting firm Coral last week listed Richard as the favourite at 5-4, with spokesman John Hill citing a strong surge of support following the double eviction.
- The Richard–Caroline tension has driven audience sentiment, with some viewers accusing her of bullying while Richard and ex-housemate Farida have described their exchanges as pantomime or banter.
- Richard, 60, is an author and composer who has discussed adopting an adult refugee from Myanmar, a personal story that has resonated with viewers online.