(Completed): Big Brother VIP, the most watched show by Albanians, has ended.
The winner of this show was announced as Ilir Shaqiri, as the most voted resident from the televoting of the week, where over 400 thousand SMS were sent.
Four were VIP residents who resisted until the end of this competition, which took place in a full 136 days of stay inside the most famous house in Albania.
In addition to Iliri with the main prize of 100 euros, the finalists of the evening who were awarded with 10 euros each were: Donald Veshaj (actor), Beniada Nishani-Jakic (model) and Einxhel Shkira (presenter).
Big Brother VIP has been a nearly four-month marathon program, directed by the presenter Arbana Osmani.
The Telegraph has kept readers updated step by step with the latest developments from Friday's final night.
19/02/2022 02:27-Ilir Shaqiri wins Big Brother VIP
Albanian dancer Ilir Shaqiri has been declared the winner of the first edition of Big Brother VIP.
Actor Donald Veshaj finished in second place.
19/02/2022 02:01-Televoting closes - Big Brother VIP winner's name awaited
Open televoting for the winner of Big Brother VIP has finally closed.
The anxious audience from home is waiting for the name of the winner, which will be one of the two remaining names: Donald Veshaj or Ilir Shaqiri.
19/02/2022 01:21-Ilir Shaqiri hears his wife's voice in the final - she speaks Albanian to him
Another pleasant surprise was given to finalist Ilir Shaqiri in Friday's Big Brother VIP final.
For a few moments, he was lucky enough to hear the voice of his Italian wife, Emanuela Morini, who said a few words to him in Albanian.
Although she does not speak the Albanian language, Emanuela has managed to accurately say some beautiful Albanian words for her husband.
The same was then found in the yard, where she met and surprised the Albanian dancer up close.
19/02/2022 01:11-Alban Skënderaj performs in the Big Brother VIP finale for Donald's surprise
The well-known Albanian singer was a special guest at the finale of the Big Brother VIP show.
He has performed at the Palace of Congresses, live, a repertoire of his songs, in a surprise that was done to the finalist Donald Veshaj.
19/02/2022 01:09-Another surprise for Donald: He dances with his mother at the Palace of Congresses
Like Iliri, Donald Veshaj has also been transported from the Big Brother VIP house to another destination.
He was sent to the Palace of Congresses in Tirana, where he watched a film from the tribune of the palace, which was made with his confessions about his mother made inside the most famous house in Albania.
Then he was joined by his mother, giving him a warm hug, while they enjoyed a dance together to the sounds of a repertoire of songs by the singer Alban Skënderaj.
19/02/2022 00:36-Beatrix - Donald's surprise on the final night
The last surprise of the final evening of Big Brother VIP was reserved for the finalist Donald Veshaj.
It was his girlfriend, the singer Beatrix Ramosaj, who surprised the actor with a special visit to the backyard, accompanied by music from a guitarist.
The duo Beatrix and Donald are one of the couples created during this edition of Big Brother VIP.
19/02/2022 00:23-Ilir Shaqiri gives a fantastic performance with his mother in the final
Dancer Ilir Shaqiri enjoyed a magical waltz with his mother on the final night of Big Brother VIP, to the sounds of the song "Valësi i Lumturisë", performed by the great artist Inva Mula.
This dance was performed on the wonderful stage of the Opera and Ballet Theater in Tirana.
19/02/2022 00:22-Inva Mula in the Big Brother VIP final - part of the surprise for Ilir
Photo: Top Channel
The well-known world-famous Albanian soprano, Inva Mula, has been presented at the Big Brother VIP final, as a surprise for resident Ilir Shaqiri at the Opera and Ballet Theatre.
She has interpreted live, the song "Valësi i lumturisësë", while on the theater stage the dancer performed a wonderful waltz with his mother, Mukadeze Shaqiri.
19/02/2022 00:16-Surprise for Ilir Shaqiri, he is sent to the Opera and Ballet Theater where he meets his parents
Ilir Shaqiri is one of the last two residents left in the Big Brother VIP house.
On the evening of the final, he was given a very pleasant surprise by the Big Brother VIP production, who took him from home to the Opera and Ballet Theater in Tirana.
There he met his parents in the theater audience, where emotions and tears were inevitable.
19/02/2022 00:09-Opinions divided: Arbër Hajdari with Iliri, Balina Bodinaku with Donald
The two much talked about commentators of the Big Brother VIP show have shown their attitudes regarding the final duo.
Arbër Hajdari expressed his support for Iliri, while unlike him, Balina showed that he supports Donald.
18/02/2022 23:44-The big prize between Ilir and Donald
The last televoting for this edition of Big Brother VIP has officially opened.
After moderator Einxhel Shkira was declared the second eliminated of the night, the big prize remains between the two main contenders: Donald Veshaj and Ilir Shaqiri.
18/02/2022 23:35-The second eliminated person of the Big Brother VIP final is Einxhel Shkira
The second resident who has completed her adventure inside the big house of Big Brother VIP is the presenter Einxel Shkira.
She has stood out as one of the strongest women of this edition.
18/02/2022 23:22-Over 400 thousand votes for the televoting of the Big Brother VIP final
After the departure of Beniada, the presenter Arbana Osmani reopened the televoting for the three remaining finalists: Einxhel, Donaldi and Iliri.
She announced that the votes received tonight live in this televoting are added to the votes received during the week.
She also announced that in the weekly televoting there were over 400 votes from Albanians to choose the winner of Big Brother VIP.
A subscriber is allowed to send up to five messages to their favorite contestant.
18/02/2022 22:59-Results from the Telegraph poll, over 35 thousand people voted for the winner
The Telegrafi.com portal opened an online poll earlier this week, asking readers about the contestant they think will be the winner of Big Brother VIP.
Over 35 voters participated in this vote, which resulted in Donald winning with 59 percent, Ilir Shaqiri in second place with 21 percent, followed by Angel with nine percent in third place and in fourth place, Beniada with eight percent. For the exact number of votes for each, click here.
18/02/2022 22:55-The first eliminated in the final is Beniada
Photo: Top Channel
The first eliminated of the final evening of Big Brother VIP is Beniada Nishani (Jakic).
During the studio interview, she described Big Brother as one of the most beautiful experiences in her life.
18/02/2022 22:52-Televoting officially closes
The presenter of the Big Brother VIP program, Arbana Osmani, has officially closed the televoting that has been open for a week to choose the winner.
Photo Arbana Osmani/Instagram
18/02/2022 22:29-Beniada is surprised by her extended family in the Big Brother VIP finale
A pleasant surprise has also been prepared for the Albanian model Beniada Nishani (Jakic) on the final night of Big Brother VIP.
Beniada, who has been known during her stay in the house for the many greetings to the family, was surprised by the extended family on the final night.
From parents to cousins, Beniada enjoyed some sweet moments at a special dinner prepared in the Big Brother VIP backyard.
While invited to entertain them with music was singer Sinan Hoxha, whose songs Beniada sang the most during her stay at home.
18/02/2022 21:58-Big surprise for Einxhel, she meets her father in the final
The presenter Einxel Shkira is one of the four finalists of the Big Brother VIP show.
She has stood out as one of the most combative women of this edition, as she called her journey in this adventure as a difficult journey during the BBV final.
In the grand finale, she was surprised with a visit from her father, the painter Muzafer Shkira, who said the best and most glorious words about his daughter's success.
18/02/2022 21:55-Beatrix Ramosaj shines with her appearance on Big Brother VIP, calls Donald the winner in her dedication just before the finale
Famous singer and former resident of Big Brother VIP, Beatrix Ramosaj is taking part in the final night of Big Brother VIP which is being held tonight (February 18).
With a little time left until the announcement of the winner of this edition of BB VIP, Beatrix has once again shown support for her partner and finalist, Donald Veshaj.
Photo: Beatrix Ramosaj/InstaStory
Through a post on Instagram, the singer posted a photo where she is seen in the arms of the actor, while making a dedication to him.
"You were born a winner, I couldn't be more proud of you," Beatrix wrote in the caption of the post.
18/02/2022 21:52-Arjola Demiri stands out with her drastic change in the BBV final
Photo: Arjola Demiri/InstaStory
Actress Arjola Demiri was seen with a new change on the final night of Big Brother VIP
Dressed in an elegant red dress, the artist from Tropoja looked very special, while presenting a clouded look with lighter and more voluminous hair.
She has stood out as one of the strongest competitors of this edition of BBV.
18/02/2022 21:14-The four BBV finalists shine with their elegant looks in the finale
The four finalists: Donaldi, Iliri, Einxhel and Beniada look very elegant in the final evening of Big Brother VIP.
Einxel and Beniada got all the attention with their shiny dresses, while Donald and Iliri looked no less stylish, dressed in elegant suits.
Angel Shkira
Ilir Shaqiri
Photo: Top Channel
Beniada Nishani (Jakic) and Donald Veshaj
Photo: Top Channel
18/02/2022 21:06-The finale begins with spectacular choreography from former residents
The final evening of the Big Brother VIP show began with a special choreography by the former residents.
The VIP characters of the most famous house in Albania started the final gala evening with an excellent performance that gave a lot of color to the opening of the final night.
18/02/2022 21:01-At the opening of the show, Arbana Osmani reveals that she is pregnant
The host of the much-watched show, Arbana Osmani, looks quite elegant in her finale appearance.
Dressed in a red suit and with her signature smile, Osmani looked quite attractive at the opening of the program.
She revealed that she is pregnant with her third child, stating: "We introduced this Big Brother to two people."
18/02/2022 20:26-Stars parade on the red carpet
The stars of this edition of Big Brother have started the parade on the red carpet of the finale.
In the following, we bring you the elegant appearance of the former residents of the most famous house in Albania, of this edition:
Fifi
Monika Lubonja
Beatrix Ramosaj
Sabian
Sarah Berisha and DJ PM
Ardit Cuni
Sheila Hajiraj
Granite Cana
Sam Japuaj
Arber Sulstarova
Tan Brahma
Big Mama and Kledi Hysa
Meridian Ramcaj
Paloma
Kledi Hysa, DJ Dagz and PM and Elhaid Cufi
18/02/2022 20:05-Residents make final preparations before the grand finale
The four remaining finalists are making final preparations for the final night of Big Brother VIP.
In the makeup room, they are accompanied by an extra makeup staff, who are taking care of their appearance this evening.
The greatest shine seems to fall on the two female finalists: Einxhel and Beniada, who have paid special attention to their appearance on this important evening for them.
18/02/2022 18:27-A lot is expected to happen on the final night of Big Brother VIP
The adventure of Big Brother VIP, which has lasted more than 136 days, will end with the announcement of a winner, who will win the grand prize of 115 euros.
The contenders to win this award are the finalists who resisted until the end of this competition: Donald Veshaj, Ilri Shaqiri, Einxel Shkira and Beniada Nishani (Jakic).
As the many fans of the show eagerly await the announcement of the winner, it seems that a mountain of surprises have been prepared for the viewers.
Since this Big Brother was dedicated to the stars, the production has decided to treat all the residents as stars in the final evening as well. Thus, one of the novelties of the evening will be the red carpet, on which all the participants who were part of Big Brother VIP will parade.
The scenography of the final night has also changed and will be special.
A special choreography is also the one that will be presented at the opening of the grand finale. This performance will be performed by former residents who have been part of the very successful format.
As they have resisted during this journey, many surprises have been reserved for the finalists. It is expected that on Friday the former resident, at the same time the singer Beatrix Ramosaj, will enter the house to surprise her boyfriend, Donald.
The singer Alban Skenderaj is also thought to be one of the artists who will surprise the finalists.
18/02/2022 18:22-Enxhel broke the world record as the most nominated resident in the history of all Big Brother shows in the world
Einxhel Shkira is one of the four finalists of BBV, and she is the only one of them who has not entered the famous house from the first day. The presenter has stayed in the house for 116 days, surviving many nominations from other residents, who did not want her inside.
And when it comes to nominations, she seems to hold a world record, being the most nominated in the history of all Big Brother VIP shows in the world. In total, Einxhel has been nominated 16 times to appear throughout her adventure.
(Photo: Top Channel)
Until now, the record was held by Janelle Pierzina, who was nominated a total of 12 times in the 16th edition of Big Brother in America, followed by Victoria Rafaeli with 10 nominations in the same edition of Big Brother US.
18/02/2022 18:17-Monika chose Donald over Ilir as the winner of BBV
The former resident of Big Brother VIP, Monika Lubonja, after leaving the house, commented on the much talked about relationship with Iliri Shaqiri, clarifying that she felt disappointed. In fact, according to her, it was she who gave the charm to Illyria.
Asked by Bieta who she wishes for the victory, Monika supported and argued for Donald Veshajn.
(Photo: TopChannel)
18/02/2022 18:14-Arjola in support of Ilir, harsh with Donald
The former resident of Big Brother VIP, Arjola Demiri, who managed to reach the semi-finals, said that Donald Veshaj acted with strategy, making everyone's hero to perform well in front of the public, while he supported Ilir Shaqiri for to emerge victorious.
"He (Donald) acted with strategy. He has become everyone's hero to appear well in front of the public, in many ways Donaldi made the biggest mistake by going against Angel. there are many events, but I don't remember them at the moment", she said about the actor.
Arjola and Iliri have known each other within BBV and have created a good company since the first days they entered the most famous house in Albania.
The actress supported Iliri after leaving the house, leaving the phone numbers with which the public can vote for the well-known dancer to be the winner of BB VIP.
18/02/2022 18:02-The Big Brother VIP phenomenon, viewers will also watch the grand finale in bars
Big Brother VIP in the first season of broadcasting in Albania turned into a television phenomenon. The shows on Tuesdays and Fridays in the evening have kept Albanians glued to the screen.
The much-loved spectacle has become the theme of the evening in many bars and restaurants, so that this final will resemble the cases when fans have followed the finals of the European or world football championships, and will now be together to follow the together in the Big Brother VIP final, while cheering for their favorite artist.
18/02/2022 17:51-On the day of the final, Fifi, PM and DAGZ released the song "Hana"
The former residents of Big Brother VIP, Filloreta Raçi, DJ PM and DJ Dagz, have joined forces to bring the first realization together after leaving the famous house.
The song is titled "Hana" and is complete from the visual point of view, while coincidentally it was launched on the day of the grand finale.
18/02/2022 17:47-Jonida Maliqi was diplomatic in her response to the winner
In her comment on the four finalists, Jonida Maliqi said that she has all of them as friends, except for Beniada Nishani, whom she does not know personally.
But, asked about the artist she thinks will win the grand prize, the singer gave a diplomatic answer.
"Angel is the strong girl who always succeeds. Donald is that guy who is in and out. Iliri with his maturity is very strategic. Beniada is the girl we would all love to have as a friend. I don't want to give a name, because I don't want to influence the public".
18/02/2022 17:43-Romeo has continued with his 'craziness' about Donald
Even on the eve of the grand finale of Big Brother VIP, Romeo Veshaj has continued to show great support for his twin brother, Donald.
The actor has gathered dozens of motorcyclists wearing t-shirts with the inscription "I am Donald", with whom he headed towards the city of Vlora to await the announcement of the winner.
This is just one of the many 'crazy things' Romeo has done for Donald during his Big Brother journey, including parachutes, carnations, banners and a helicopter.
(Photo: Instagram/romeoveshaj)
(Photo: Instagram/romeoveshaj)
