Taylor Hale has made TV history by becoming the first black woman to win Big Brother during the season 24 finale on CBS.
The 27-year-old former Miss Michigan was crowned the winner of the reality show during Sunday night's episode, taking home the $750,000 grand prize. Taylor won in a resounding fashion, with an 8-1 jury vote from her fellow housemates.
She made further history when she was also voted America's Favourite Houseguest by viewers, becoming the first Big Brother winner to be given the award. America's Favourite Houseguest comes with an additional $50,000 cash prize.