Big Brother’s ‘Chickengate’ has fans convinced this is the best series in years

| Deputy TV editor Published September 24, 2026 3:33pm Updated September 24, 2026 3:33pm To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The newest season of Big Brother has been one of the most dramatic to date. On the series so far, we’ve had fights, rows, and at least one snog on the show, but that’s nothing compared to the argument that explodes in tonight’s episode. So what causes the bust-up? Well, Rochelle and Johanne have an argument about chicken. So how did we get here? Well, according to The Sun, tonight’s episode will see Rochelle and Rob cooking as part of this week’s challenge, and it all leads to what they’ve branded ‘Chickengate’. However, after serving the delicious dish to their housemates, Johanne panics and accuses the pair of not having properly cooked the meal. Rochelle wasn’t pleased with the criticism (Picture: Shutterstock for Big Brother) ‘Rochelle cooked chicken for everyone and it wasn’t to Johanne’s liking, and she kicked off,’ a source told the paper. ‘She accused Rochelle of undercooking it and, as a proud mum and housewife, Rochelle wasn’t having the criticism. ‘But Johanne is a food blogger, so she was adamant she knew what she was talking about. These two are constantly at it.’ And in a sneak peek released by the official Big Brother X account, Rochelle can be seen reacting to the criticism. In the clip, the housemates sit down for dinner and complain about the chicken being half-raw. Johanne really didn’t want to eat that chicken(Picture: Shutterstock for Big Brother) Johanne then says: ‘Rochelle, I want to cook my chicken for…’ Before Johanne can finish her sentence, however, Rochelle cuts her off, shouting that they’ll fail the task if she cooks. ‘Who are you talking to?’ responds Johanne, to which Rochelle shouts, ‘You! It’s cooked!’ Johanne then says she won’t eat the meal, adding: ‘It’s not my fault you never took cooking classes.’ At this point, the pair start bickering until Rochelle yells: ‘She has got a screw loose. ‘You lazy f****** cow.’ Johanne then brands Rochelle a ‘old dirty hag’ Fans are loving the latest argument (Picture: Shutterstock for Big Brother) Oh, and did we mention they had this entire argument while dressed as zoo animals. It’s all very intense, but fans are loving it. ‘This season delivers every day,’wrote @realityteas on X. ‘This series keeps getting more and more peak; it’s going to space, ‘ added @gtothet123. While @KarenQuinn1973 said: ‘On its way to being the best series of all time.; And, sorry Rochelle, but a lot of fans agreed… you really shouldn’t eat raw chicken. Deals of the Day Oodie’s cosy blanket sale has arrived just in time for Christmas shopping Save over £700 on Simba's top-rated mattresses in this limited-time sale Topman’s new-season collection has arrived and prices start at just £10 An Instagram mattress left me with back pain – this one completely changed my mind From £700 MacBooks to discounted iPhones, the best Apple tech for studentsb Big Brother continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX. Arrow MORE: 70 Up viewers heartbroken after catching up with ‘the one we’ve all been worried about’ Arrow MORE: Big Brother house in lockdown after fans ‘throw tennis balls’ over security fence Arrow MORE: Last One Laughing star reveals she got ‘so much abuse’ after ITV show TV Newsletter Sign up and tell us which TV shows you love to watch to get personalised updates every morning.