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By Taylor HendersonFebruary 02 2018 / 6:39 PM
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Taylor Henderson is a PRIDE.com contributor. This proud Texas Bama studied Media Production/Studies and Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin, where he developed his passions for pop culture, writing, and videography. He's absolutely obsessed with Beyoncé, mangoes, and cheesy YA novels that allow him to vicariously experience the teen years he spent in the closet. He's also writing one! 
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You heard right! After a dramatic public vote from the public, RuPaul's Drag Race alum Courtney Act has been crowned the winner of Celebrity Big Brother UK.
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It hasn't been an easy climb to the top for Courtney. She's had to put up with a lot in the Big Brother house, including educating her housemates on trans issues and clashing with runner-up Ann Widdecombe on LGBT rights. Which is why her win tastes all the sweeter. 
Fans on social media are ecstatic over the win:
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Congratulations Courtney!

        
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