Paul Nuttall has been announced as the new leader of Ukip.
The former deputy leader won 62.6% of the vote, beating Suzanne Evans and John Rees-Evans.
The leadership contest had been triggered when Diane James gave up the leadership last month, just 18 days after being elected to replace Nigel Farage.
Nigel Farage has promised not to be "a back seat driver" now new Ukip leader Paul Nuttall has been elected.
The outgoing leader said Ukip was in a good position to thrive under its new head.
"I think everything is to play for and I am happy and confident that I'm handing this over at a good time," he said.
Mr Farage said he would serve out his term in the European Parliament until 2019.
But more imminently, he was this week "going off to the USA - but you will understand, purely as a tourist".
The new leader of Ukip told ITV News that "millions of people from the Middle East and North Africa" are making their way to the continent.
The youth footballer and former history lecturer's appointment comes four months after he said he had no plans to replace Nigel Farage.