COUNTY Durham tree surgeon Liam McGough, 23, came third in Channel 4's Big Brother tonight following a public vote.
Liam, from Kitswell Bungalows, Lanchester, amassed just under 20 per cent of the votes.
When he was told the result Liam said "Yes! Hey it's been brilliant living with you."
In June fellow contestants on the show nominated Liam to receive a £100,000 bonus prize.
The eighth series of the show was won by Brian Belo, a 20-year-old data clerk from Essex.
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