AJ Odudu made a fashionable entrance as she joined Richard Storry, the newly crowned winner, at the Big Brother finale after-party on Friday night.

The 37-year-old host of Big Brother dazzled in a black velvet mini dress as she and the show’s contestants gathered at a North London pub to celebrate the conclusion of the series and Richard’s triumph.

Her stylish outfit was adorned with gold button accents, crafted from luxurious velvet, and featured an A-line skirt.

Showcasing her fit legs, AJ elevated her look with a pair of black leather knee-high boots. She was seen stepping out of her taxi with the help of co-host Will Best, who is 40.

As for the winner, Richard, who garnered the most public votes this season, looked sharp in a navy pinstripe blazer. He completed his ensemble with a white turtleneck and navy tailored trousers.

The composer appeared in high spirits as he flashed a smile for the cameras on his way into the pub. 

AJ Odudu cut a stylish figure in a black velvet mini dress as she joined winner Richard Storry in leading the stars at the Big Brother final after-party on Friday evening

The Big Brother host, 37, and the rest of the contestants appeared in high spirits as they headed to a North London pub to celebrate the final and Richard’s victory (Richard pictured with Jenny and Tate)

Caroline, 56, looked effortlessly chic in a black faux-fur coat and sparkly knee-high boots as she stepped out of her taxi. 

Feyisola, 33, turned heads in a glamorous pink, crystal-embellished dress, while Sam, 27, opted for a bold red leather top as he posed inside the taxi alongside Farida and Nancy. 

Host Will kept things smart-casual in a pink-striped shirt layered under a black vest, paired with blue denim jeans. 

Cameron B, 25, sported a white T-shirt emblazoned with the word ‘sweetheart’, enthusiastically giving a thumbs-up to the camera. 

Jenny, 20, put on a leggy display in a lilac tulle mini dress, adding height with silver pointed heels, while Emily, 25, stunned in a sparkly black halterneck number as she beamed for the cameras. 

The pair looked ready to party into the early hours as they climbed out of their cab. 

TV personality David Potts, 32, opted for a black lace blazer and flat slip-on mules, while Elsa, 21, looked sensational in a lilac crystal-embellished dress featuring a plunging neckline and thigh-high slit. 

The celebrations come after Richard won this year’s series of Big Brother after receiving the most votes from the public. 

Flashing a glimpse of her toned legs, AJ boosted her height with black leather knee-high boots as she was escorted out of her taxi by co-host Will Best, 40

Meanwhile, Richard, 60, who scooped the most public votes to win this year’s series, looked dapper in a navy pinstripe blazer, paired with a white turtleneck and navy tailored trousers

Caroline, 56, looked effortlessly chic in a black faux-fur coat and sparkly knee-high boots as she stepped out of her taxi

Feyisola, 33, turned heads in a glamorous pink, crystal-embellished dress

While Sam, 27, opted for a bold red leather top as he posed inside the taxi alongside Farida and Nancy

Host Will kept things smart-casual in a pink-striped shirt layered under a black vest, paired with blue denim jeans

Cameron B, 25, sported a white T-shirt emblazoned with the word ‘sweetheart’, enthusiastically giving a thumbs-up to the camera

Jenny, 20, put on a leggy display in a lilac tulle mini dress, adding height with silver pointed heels

While Emily, 25, stunned in a sparkly black halterneck number as she beamed for the cameras

The pair looked ready to party into the early hours as they climbed out of their cab

TV personality David Potts, 32, opted for a black lace blazer and flat slip-on mules

While Elsa, 21, looked sensational in a lilac crystal-embellished dress featuring a plunging neckline and thigh-high slit

Richard, who admitted he almost didn’t apply for the show, was left visibly stunned by the news.

During his interview with AJ and Will, they revealed how he is now the show’s oldest ever winner in its 25-year history.

Elsa finished in second place and left the Big Brother house to a roaring applause from the audience. 

Fans flooded social media with comments: ‘How can anybody say Richard was boring after watching those highlights?! THE DESERVED WINNER’,

‘I’m so happy that Richard one! Not because he needed to, but because he is now the oldest ever Big Brother winner!’,

‘This series was a real mix bag for me, but it ended with the perfect winner imo. Congratulations Richard’,

‘Richard is such a worthy and deserving winner.’

The celebrations come after Richard won this year’s series of Big Brother after receiving the most votes from the public 

During the final, viewers watched as Tate finished in sixth place before AJ and Will announced Emily placed fifth.

It was then announced that farmer Cameron had finished in fourth place before Jenny finished in third.

Friday’s show also saw ITV officially confirm Big Brother will return for another series in 2026. 

Applications have now opened, with potential housemates being asked to commit up to eight weeks for the programme next autumn.