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So lots of shattering glass this year then...
So lots of shattering glass this year then...
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Speculation mounts about BBLB as BB9 exec Phil Edgar-Jones confirms that this year’s series will be tougher than ever before.
This year’s gameplaying will undoubtedly shatter the housemates’ hopes of an easy summer.
In brief
BB9’s executive producer says they have set the show up to be a game show, NOT a social experiment.
The production team have tried to get a good, diverse mix of housemates.
BBLB could be back on Channel 4 this year for the first time in years.
Speaking recently, Edgar-Jones highlighted that gameplay will be a vital part of the show this year: “We haven’t set this programme up as a massive social experiment- it is a GAME SHOW.”
This comes just a few days after it was revealed housemates in the upcoming series will have to face a brutal “war and order” theme in the famous house. A spokeswoman earlier said: “Big Brother knows that power corrupts. And this year’s gameplaying will undoubtedly shatter the housemates’ hopes of an easy summer.”
The change in emphasis of the format comes after the poor ratings BB8 obtained last year, averaging a record low of 3.8 million viewers. Edgar-Jones admits that despite the show being on air for nearly a decade, ratings must start to rise to secure the future of the show: ”We want lots of people to watch the show because that’s what we’re judged by, whether we like it or not.”
We try to create a good mix of people, casting a few outlandish housemates and reflecting a regional mix of the whole country.
Big Brother producers have anticipated a change in the show’s format for nearly a year, and resorted to showing the US version of the hit show earlier this year. This was done to accustom British viewers to a gameplay style prominent in the US version, which BBUK producers are looking very closely at. A source revealed that this year’s Big Brother could copy a twist from the US version forcing contestants to appoint a weekly head of house: “The weaker links might be made leaders, while others may see their control vanish. Expect sparks to fly!”
In addition to the show’s format changes, Edgar-Jones revealed that the housemates will always be the most important aspect of the show: “We try to create a good mix of people, casting a few outlandish housemates and reflecting a regional mix of the whole country.” Edgar-Jones who “auditions everybody and ultimately makes the selection of who goes into the house” hinted at who might be going in next month: “Maybe there will be a couple of interesting Irish people in there.”
Meanwhile rumours are flying around about BBLB this year after Applausestore started advertising for tickets with this piece of text: “BBLB is back with two exciting new presenters George Lamb & Zezi Ifore…so it’s now a case of “little brother and little sister” with the duo taking the the reigns of the ultimate BB fan show… oh and they are looking for you, yes YOU to join them LIVE on Channel 4.”
BBLB hasn’t aired on Channel 4 since the days of Big Brother 5, discounting its time as Little Breakfast on Channel 4 for CBB4. Where do you want BBLB to air?
Keep it here!
This year’s gameplaying will undoubtedly shatter the housemates’ hopes of an easy summer.
In brief
BB9’s executive producer says they have set the show up to be a game show, NOT a social experiment.
The production team have tried to get a good, diverse mix of housemates.
BBLB could be back on Channel 4 this year for the first time in years.
Speaking recently, Edgar-Jones highlighted that gameplay will be a vital part of the show this year: “We haven’t set this programme up as a massive social experiment- it is a GAME SHOW.”
This comes just a few days after it was revealed housemates in the upcoming series will have to face a brutal “war and order” theme in the famous house. A spokeswoman earlier said: “Big Brother knows that power corrupts. And this year’s gameplaying will undoubtedly shatter the housemates’ hopes of an easy summer.”
The change in emphasis of the format comes after the poor ratings BB8 obtained last year, averaging a record low of 3.8 million viewers. Edgar-Jones admits that despite the show being on air for nearly a decade, ratings must start to rise to secure the future of the show: ”We want lots of people to watch the show because that’s what we’re judged by, whether we like it or not.”
We try to create a good mix of people, casting a few outlandish housemates and reflecting a regional mix of the whole country.
Big Brother producers have anticipated a change in the show’s format for nearly a year, and resorted to showing the US version of the hit show earlier this year. This was done to accustom British viewers to a gameplay style prominent in the US version, which BBUK producers are looking very closely at. A source revealed that this year’s Big Brother could copy a twist from the US version forcing contestants to appoint a weekly head of house: “The weaker links might be made leaders, while others may see their control vanish. Expect sparks to fly!”
In addition to the show’s format changes, Edgar-Jones revealed that the housemates will always be the most important aspect of the show: “We try to create a good mix of people, casting a few outlandish housemates and reflecting a regional mix of the whole country.” Edgar-Jones who “auditions everybody and ultimately makes the selection of who goes into the house” hinted at who might be going in next month: “Maybe there will be a couple of interesting Irish people in there.”
Meanwhile rumours are flying around about BBLB this year after Applausestore started advertising for tickets with this piece of text: “BBLB is back with two exciting new presenters George Lamb & Zezi Ifore…so it’s now a case of “little brother and little sister” with the duo taking the the reigns of the ultimate BB fan show… oh and they are looking for you, yes YOU to join them LIVE on Channel 4.”
BBLB hasn’t aired on Channel 4 since the days of Big Brother 5, discounting its time as Little Breakfast on Channel 4 for CBB4. Where do you want BBLB to air?
Keep it here!
SH
Surely Big Brother is now just ChavTV .
Does anyone really own up to watching pond life any more ?
Does anyone really own up to watching pond life any more ?
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I think I've probably said this every year, but if they want to change one aspect and see how different a show it becomes, scratch the noms discussion ban. It's only one rule, but could make it into a (possibly) interesting game show, with all the overt teams and backstabbing of the US version, if they want to be candid about that goal.
PT
Half the problem is there's too many restrictions now since the racism issues and that crazy Victor/Emma fight night.
They've become so weary of the British public complaining to Ofcom, getting C4/Endemol in trouble and getting the police involved that the producers don't know what they're doing...or rather, what risks to take. Mind you, I could be wrong this year, but I said that the year before and before that to no avail.
Barney Boo posted:
I think I've probably said this every year, but if they want to change one aspect and see how different a show it becomes, scratch the noms discussion ban. It's only one rule, but could make it into a (possibly) interesting game show, with all the overt teams and backstabbing of the US version, if they want to be candid about that goal.
Half the problem is there's too many restrictions now since the racism issues and that crazy Victor/Emma fight night.
They've become so weary of the British public complaining to Ofcom, getting C4/Endemol in trouble and getting the police involved that the producers don't know what they're doing...or rather, what risks to take. Mind you, I could be wrong this year, but I said that the year before and before that to no avail.
TO
Half the problem is there's too many restrictions now since the racism issues and that crazy Victor/Emma fight night.
They've become so weary of the British public complaining to Ofcom, getting C4/Endemol in trouble and getting the police involved that the producers don't know what they're doing...or rather, what risks to take. Mind you, I could be wrong this year, but I said that the year before and before that to no avail.
For this year they need to remember that all publicity is good publicity so if that means someone attacking someone else broadcast on the live feed at 8am with thousands of complaints to OFCOM with calls to remove x from the house and and take the show off air, then it can only be a good thing because it will hit the headlines and people will tune in as they did last year with both race controversies in CBB5 and BB8.
They can't continue being scared. The show is renowned for being controversial and by dropping this just because they are running scared will be a huge blow for the show as last year proven.
nok32uk posted:
Barney Boo posted:
I think I've probably said this every year, but if they want to change one aspect and see how different a show it becomes, scratch the noms discussion ban. It's only one rule, but could make it into a (possibly) interesting game show, with all the overt teams and backstabbing of the US version, if they want to be candid about that goal.
Half the problem is there's too many restrictions now since the racism issues and that crazy Victor/Emma fight night.
They've become so weary of the British public complaining to Ofcom, getting C4/Endemol in trouble and getting the police involved that the producers don't know what they're doing...or rather, what risks to take. Mind you, I could be wrong this year, but I said that the year before and before that to no avail.
For this year they need to remember that all publicity is good publicity so if that means someone attacking someone else broadcast on the live feed at 8am with thousands of complaints to OFCOM with calls to remove x from the house and and take the show off air, then it can only be a good thing because it will hit the headlines and people will tune in as they did last year with both race controversies in CBB5 and BB8.
They can't continue being scared. The show is renowned for being controversial and by dropping this just because they are running scared will be a huge blow for the show as last year proven.