The Best of Shilpa Shetty

Footage of Shilpa Shetty's stint on Big Brother

And the winner is - Shilpa Shetty

Footage of Shilpa's final moments on Big Brother

Shilpa Shetty wins Big Brother

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has been crowned the winner of Celebrity Big Brother walking away with 63 percent of the audience vote. The 31-year-old won the top prize of 100,000 pounds. Isn't it weird that an Indian has won a British TV show? Reverse colonialism?

As her name was called out, Shilpa let out an ear-splitting scream and asked "Are you kidding me?"

Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine and A-Team actor Dirk Benedict finished second and third respectively.

Jade's boyfriend Jack Tweedy was the first of the six celebrities to be evicted on the final day, followed by model Danielle Lloyd and gay musician Ian 'H' Watkins.

Dirk and Shilpa: The Final Moments

As presenter Davina calls out that Dirk has 30 seconds to leave the house, the A-Team actor says he's hugging Shilpa and 30 seconds is not enough. The 61-year-old Dirk is obviously the world's best flirt. And that's the end of the Dirk-Shilpa love story.

Transcript of Shilpa's interview with Davina

Davina: What was it like waiting in there on your own?

Shilpa: I was in shock. I was in shock. Chicken curry rules (to the crowd)

Davina: Shilpa you've been on such a journey in that house. What's it been like for you?

Shilpa: Oh, tell me about it. I don't want to sound cliched but it's truly been quite a rollercoaster. The highs the lows... [it] taught me so, so much.

Davina: From where you've come from and the kind of lifestyle you lead, being thrown into that house must have been a shock. What was the biggest shock for you, domestically?

Shilpa: Oh, to cook!

Davina: I can see! On a more serious note, it was one of your downs that caused a complete furore here on the outside. It's been an international incident - have you got any idea what that could be?

Shilpa: Really? I have no idea what's been happening on the outside. We didn't even have a real lawn, we had plastic grass!

Davina: So you've got no idea what this enormous controversy could be about?

Shilpa: I have an inkling but I'd love to hear some news.

(Footage of racism row)

Davina: That's quite heavy watching that back, because obviously you weren't privy to a lot of what was said. How are you feeling?

Shilpa: (Tearful) I just want to forget things. Things happen and people make mistakes. We're all human beings, we're all fallible. Jade didn't mean to be racist...If this created any sort of misunderstanding, I want to put things to rest - she is not a racist...I am so happy I took up this opportunity. I don't want people to think [they] welcomed an Indian and she made trouble here.

Davina: After that speech, I'm not sure if this is the right word, this magna... mangnamanity? Shilpa, you understand what I'm trying to say! After that, I think that is why you are sat there. You are a very forgiving and loving person. You've said it all in a nutshell. Let's move forward, past the argument, to happier times. How do you think you've changed?

Shilpa: Woah. My mother will be in for such a huge shock...She never never has not been around when I've achieved something, travelled. This is the first time in my life I've done something on my own and I've never won anything in my life. I was rejected as a model...before that I entered some stupid competition, Netru, Indru, Naalai, I lost even that!

Davina: Listen, quickfire questions for you. This is a very important one, yes. What would it take for Dirk to win you over?

Shilpa: Oh well, he'd have to be 38 years younger and start eating chicken and move to India...or England.

Davina: The young thing is an issue though, we can't ever make him younger. Can you sum up your experience in three words?

Shilpa: In three words. Incredible, overwhelming....chicken curry rules!

Davina: Shilpa, you have been though your ups and downs, you really have, but never knowingly without a knockout pair of earrings. Here's the story of your time in the house...

(Footage of Shilpa in the House)

Shilpa: Oh my God!


Click here for highlights of Shilpa's stint on Big Brother
Day 26
Day 25
Day 24
Day 23
Day 22
Day 21
Day 20
Day 19
Day 18
Day 17
Day 16
Day 15
Day 14
Day 13
Day 12
Day 11: Part Two
Day 11
Day 10: Part Two
Day 10
Day 9
Day 8
Day 7
Day 6
Day 5
Day 4
Day 3
Day 2
Day 1

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Day 19 - Shilpa's Aunt Jameela act

Who's gonna win Celebrity Big Brother?

Six housemates are now left in the Big Brother house. Four guys and two gals to be precise. I am a bit biased towards Shilpa but which of the others do you think will win. Do write in with your reasons. With barely a few hours to go, here are the six survivors -


Shilpa Shetty
Bollywood actress
31






Jermaine Jackson
Michael Jackson's brother
Singer
52





Jack Tweedy
Footballers' Agent
Jade's Boyfriend
19





Ian 'H' Watkins
Gay singer
29






Dirk Benedict
A-Team actor
61






Danielle Lloyd
model and former Miss Great Britain
23






Click here for highlights of Shilpa's stint on Big Brother
Day 24
Day 23
Day 22
Day 21
Day 20
Day 19
Day 18
Day 17
Day 16
Day 15
Day 14
Day 13
Day 12
Day 11: Part Two
Day 11
Day 10: Part Two
Day 10
Day 9
Day 8
Day 7
Day 6
Day 5
Day 4
Day 3
Day 2
Day 1

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Day 14 - The Jade-Shilpa row
Day 11 - Shilpa in the Jackson Five band
Day 20 - Shilpa's Showgirl routine
Day 19 - Shilpa's Aunt Jameela act

Shilpa Shetty in Big Brother (Day 24)

Jermaine gets on Shilpa's nerves

Jermaine's been playing back-seat driver as Shilpa cooks in the kitchen and the actress is not liking it one bit. Jermaine feels the stir-fry veg really needs that something extra.

Jermaine: Maybe you should add some of that soup

Shilpa: No, it doesn't need it

Jermaine: That'll give it flavour

Shilpa: It's got plenty of flavour

Ian: (in the background) Back seat driver

Jermaine: Can you do something else now, add that

Shilpa: Can you stop you're irritating me

Jermaine: Just...

Shilpa: Gosh you're impatient

Now Jermaine is having problems with the size of the onions Shilpa put in.

Jermaine: No. I like them big

Shilpa: But it takes longer to cook

Jermaine: I cut 'em like that on purpose. I left 'em like that

Shilpa: Yes, your majesty

Jermaine: Thank you. Now that smells good

Shilpa: Can't you go and pray

Jermaine doesn't take the hint. Says it isn't time yet for his prayers. And instead begins to put stuff in the stir-fry veg.

Shilpa: It's stir-fry veg

Jermaine: Put that on

Shilpa: No, it's garam masala

Jermaine: It gives it flavour

Shilpa: I will kill you!

Jermaine: Put this on

What's happened to the usually calm and collected Jermaine? Totally shocking behaviour. And Shilpa as usual is too patient.

Out of the Closet

Everybody knows that singer Ian 'H' Watkins is gay - he made it public just before entering the Big Brother house. Shilpa says she's proud of Ian for this coz it must have obviously taken some guts.

Shilpa: What does it matter what the world thinks of you as long as your friends and family support you?

Shilpa is telling Ian about how gays in India are facing persecution and how it will take some time for them to be accepted by society. A recent Bollywood film tackled the subject with sensitivity, she says. Wonder if she's talking about 'My Brother Nikhil'.

Shilpa's suitors

Looks like Dirk's back to square one and has a crush on Shilpa all over again. Shilpa's two 'lovers' Dirk and Ian are discussing the Bollywood actress.

Ian: I've become really good friends with Shilpa

Dirk: She's a delight

We agree. We certainly agree.

Preparing for Eviction

Cleo, Shilpa, Jo, Dirk and Ian have packed their bags and are preparing for possible eviction. Shilpa is talking about herself in the third person to calm herself. Sample this.

Shilpa: Shilpa has already visualised herself outside. She is outside.

The Bollywood actress is spending time in Jermaine and Ian's company.

Shilpa: I'm ready to go. Look at my bag

Jermaine: It's a box

Ian: I want to come and see one of your movies being filmed

Jermaine: That's nice. I can't believe we've been here three weeks. One week more would have been torture

Shilpa: I love my little box

Looks like no one's actually listening to what the other is saying.

Eviction Blues

The votes are in and the results are clear. The public wants Jo O'Meara and Cleo Rocos to get out. Model Danielle seems to be the one worst affected by the news and Shilpa tries to console her.

In the Diary Room, Shilpa reveals what she feels about the evictions.

Shilpa: As you see people getting out of the House, it's the strangest emotion I've ever come across - of happiness and sadness and so much confusion

The Bollywood actress is grateful that viewers have chosen to let her stay back and says it means a lot to her. We know Shilpa. We want you to come out tops too.


Click here for highlights of Shilpa's stint on Big Brother
Day 23
Day 22
Day 21
Day 20
Day 19
Day 18
Day 17
Day 16
Day 15
Day 14
Day 13
Day 12
Day 11: Part Two
Day 11
Day 10: Part Two
Day 10
Day 9
Day 8
Day 7
Day 6
Day 5
Day 4
Day 3
Day 2
Day 1

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Day 14 - The Jade-Shilpa row
Day 11 - Shilpa in the Jackson Five band
Day 20 - Shilpa's Showgirl routine
Day 19 - Shilpa's Aunt Jameela act

Shilpa SAFE, Jo and Cleo EVICTED

Shilpa's safe again - which means she joins Jermaine, Jack and Danielle for the Big Brother finale - and a stab at the grand prize. Ian and Dirk are safe too.

But Jo and Cleo have become the fourth and fifth housemates to be evicted with 48.4 percent and 27.9 percent of the vote respectively.

The voting lines are open again but now viewers vote for the winner from the six celebrities slogging it out in the house. Best of luck, Shilpa.

Click here for highlights of Day 24

Shilpa Shetty in Big Brother (Day 23)

An A-Team wake-up call

The housemates were woken up this morning with the theme song of Dirk's 'A-Team' series. Dirk enters the bathroom as Ian, Shilpa and Jermaine listen to the soundtrack. Nobody seems overly excited though.

As Celebrity Big Brother draws to a close, the housemates seem to be withdrawing into themselves, not talking much and waking up only for Big Brother's daily tasks. The only thing new - Cleo's ever-changing hairstyle. Boring, boring, boring.

A change of accent for Shilpa

Shilpa and Jermaine are discussing how her accent has changed (for the better?) since she set foot in the Big Brother house.

Shilpa: It's a confused accent between American and British

Crack Celebrity Unit

The Big Brother housemates have to extricate items from a maximum-security lounge as part of today's task. It's not that easy since Big Brother's henchmen have constructed vertical bars separating the celebs from the lounge.

The housemates use tools such as poles with coathangers at the end to retrieve jewellery, a salmon (yes, you read that right), pizza, toiletries, a stuffed teddy... even hair-removal products.

Jermaine holds on to Shilpa's legs as she set about performing mid-air acrobatics to retrieve his family portrait for him. Soon, the hour is up and the housemates get down to examining their catch.

Wax and wane

Shilpa and the girls are busy finding some male victims for a hair-removing spree with waxing strips they retrieved in today's task. Jack is the first volunteer.

Shilpa: You're a brave boy. Let me do a small patch

Jack: No, no, just do it there (points to shin)

Shilpa: You sure? It's really long

Jack: I'm seeing if it hurts. Why is everyone laughing? Does it hurt that much?

Shilpa rips off the wax strip in one quick movement leaving Jade's boyfriend in obvious agony. The girls are laughing and cheering as Dirk and Jermaine wince.

Shilpa: See what women have to go through?

But Dirk is ready to go under Shilpa's scalpel (pun intended). Trying to show off, I guess. As Shilpa peels off the strip on Dirk's leg, Dirk is busy admiring her work.

Dirk: Ooh - look at that, it's like baby skin

Dirk and Shilpa

Dirk's interest in Shilpa seems to have been resurrected overnight. Must have been the sight of Shilpa dancing with Ian yesterday.

Tonight, Dirk is trying his best to have a chat with Shilpa but the object of his affections is busy meditating before going to bed. He launches into a monologue as Shilpa and Jermaine get into their beds.


Dirk: Honey, knock off the meditating. Every time I try to have a conversation with you, you're meditating.

Jermaine asks him what time he wanted to be woken up the next morning but Dirk says he has a better idea.

Dirk: I wait for Shilpa to get me up, but she never has. She's had 24 chances. I'm waiting for her to shake me gently

The A-Team actor wants Shilpa to wake him up and request him to make soup.

Shilpa: Where is the Dirk that we used to know? Where did he go? You're so different today. It's good

Dirk: My real personality is seeping out now, we're getting close to the end. No, I've always been here

Shilpa: Go to sleep, Dirk

Dirk: Yeah, that's what they all say. Cool down. Just take it easy, don't get yourself so worked up over nothing. Oh man, what an adventure - thrown together like this. It's a long way from Bombay to London, it's a long way from curry to crisps.

He's not done yet. Don't even know if Shilpa's paying any attention as her 61-year-old suitor mumbles on. Poor Dirk.

Dirk: We've been here one moon. I measure everything in moons. It was a full moon when I left and it'll be a full moon when I go home...


Click here for highlights of Shilpa's stint on Big Brother
Day 22
Day 21
Day 20
Day 19
Day 18
Day 17
Day 16
Day 15
Day 14
Day 13
Day 12
Day 11: Part Two
Day 11
Day 10: Part Two
Day 10
Day 9
Day 8
Day 7
Day 6
Day 5
Day 4
Day 3
Day 2
Day 1

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Day 14 - The Jade-Shilpa row
Day 11 - Shilpa in the Jackson Five band
Day 20 - Shilpa's Showgirl routine
Day 19 - Shilpa's Aunt Jameela act

Shilpa Shetty in Big Brother (Day 22)

Some bad news for Shilpa

Five housemates - Cleo, Dirk, Ian, Jo and Shilpa - have been nominated to face the public vote and two of them will be evicted on Friday. Meanwhile Jermaine, Jack and Danielle are now assured of staying for the Big Brother finale on Sunday.

Jack (Jade's boyfriend so no surprises) and Jo nominated the Bollywood actress.

Jack felt Shilpa did wrong by

- hiding the chocolate in the cheese (since when is that a sin)
- flirting with Dirk (feeling jealous, are we?)

According to Jo, Shilpa's "hard to get close to" coz she doesn't let "many people in".

Shilpa's nominations left me shocked as well.

She found Dirk "uncompromising when they were all living on basic rations" and as for Jack, she never talked to him. Does this mean the Dirk and Shilpa romance is now officially over?

All the housemates are aware of who's been nominated although they don't know about the surprise double eviction this time. Surprisingly, nobody nominated Jermaine. Methinks Michael Jackson's brother has a good chance of winning the show.

Singing in the Snow

The garden received an unexpected coating of snow this morning and Shilpa is squealing with excitement. The Bollywood diva has seen snow before but had never seen it falling.

Cleo collected some snow in a bowl for Shilpa and the actress can't have enough of it - running around the house with it and shrieking "Snow! Snow!" at regular intervals. Jo, snuggled up in bed, is irritated.

Shilpa: Snow! Snow!

Jo: Go away

Shilpa: Snow?

Jo: It's not snow, it's ice

Shilpa: It's so beautiful

Jo: F*** off everyone

Poor Shilpa. Ian and Jermaine were the only ones delighted to see snow falling. Motherly Cleo shakes her head in amusement.

Cleo: Shilpa nearly laid an egg she was so excited

Love overrated, says Shilpa

In a conversation about love and marriage, Shilpa takes up the cudgels on behalf of arranged marriages. She feels love marriages have an equal chance of failing.

When asked why she had not married till now, Shilpa reveals she did meet someone who wanted to marry her.

Shilpa: It didn't work out. Went out with a couple of other people, that didn't work

The Bollywood actress feels that the scenario of her parents setting her up for an arranged marriage was hypothetical but respectable in principle. Cleo feels that love is important but Shilpa shows her cynical side.

Shilpa: I think love is the most overrated emotion on the scale. I believe if two people are compatible and have respect for each other they can work it out. There are so many love marriages that don't work out. There are so many arranged marriages that don't work. What I'm saying is that I don't mind an arranged marriage if I like the guy

Cleo: It makes a lot of sense

Shilpa livens up a boring day

Shilpa remembers some of the moves from her Jackson Five tribute performance and is showing them off to Ian. He's impressed.

The Bollywood actress has cooked for the housemates today and the celebs are grateful. Ian mentions Madhur Jaffrey - leading to suggestions that Shilpa should host her own cooking show.

An Icy Icy Task

For their latest task, housemates have to lick one giant ice cube each to retrieve special tokens which would entitle them to an apres ski party in the evening. Though clad in ski gear, they can use only their mouths and sure enough, the task is a freezing one.

Shilpa, given her obsession with all things snow(y), is screaming with excitement and finishes the task in record time. Danielle finds it tough but eventually all housemates pass the task. Their reward - a party with delicious goodies and their favourite songs.

An Ian-Shilpa romance

Dirk better watch out, singer Ian is showing Shilpa a lot of attention. We don't expect a full-fledged romance this time, given that Ian is gay but there's enough chemistry here to give Dirk pangs of jealousy.

The housemates had just finished eating when a Pussycat Dolls song starts blaring.

Shilpa: Whoop! That's my song! Turn it up Big Brother

Ian and Shilpa start dancing and singing and Shilpa is getting flirty - with an ice sculpture.

Shilpa: Shall I kiss that guy?

Ian: What guy? The ice sculpture? I'm going to kiss you before I go

Shilpa: You better not! (making up her mind to eat more onions and garlic from now on)

Ian: I'm going to put my tongue in

Shilpa: Eewww! (giggling)

And if you thought that was it, the twosome also shared a slow dance together when Ian's favourite song I Just Died in Your Arms Tonight was played.

Wake me up, Jermaine

That's just Shilpa reminding early riser Jermaine to wake her up at 8.30 cos she hates the sound of the horrible alarm.


Click here for highlights of Shilpa's stint on Big Brother
Day 21
Day 20
Day 19
Day 18
Day 17
Day 16
Day 15
Day 14
Day 13
Day 12
Day 11: Part Two
Day 11
Day 10: Part Two
Day 10
Day 9
Day 8
Day 7
Day 6
Day 5
Day 4
Day 3
Day 2
Day 1

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ANALYSIS - Racism on Big Brother: Shilpa Shetty to win
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Day 14 - The Jade-Shilpa row
Day 11 - Shilpa in the Jackson Five band

Shilpa the Showgirl

Footage of Shilpa's Showgirl routine on Day 20

The Jade and Shilpa row

Footage of the Day 14 spat over chicken stock cubes in which Jade calls Shilpa a phony and a liar. Shilpa reacts with Jade needing some lessons in etiquette.