Should Channel 4 Axe Big Brother?
Rumours are rife that Channel 4 bosses are considering axing Big Brother, or at least giving it a one year break, after the dire ratings acheived by this years series.
The Sunday Mirror has today reported that with less than three million people tuning into some of the nightly highlight shows on Channel 4, BB bosses are going to have to come up with a radical way to improve the show, or else pull it altogether.
“Everyone has been frantic with worry about the way it has gone,” a show insider told the paper.
“The most drastic plan is getting rid of the next series – but only for a year, as they hope the show will come back stronger. It would mean the end of an era in a sense, but might just save Big Brother.”
Celebrity Big Brother has already been axed from the 2008 schedules and will return in 2009.
So let us know your views. Should Channel 4 axe BB, or would you be devastated without your yearly dose? Comments below as always!
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Axe it, for goodness sake axe it! The british people deserve better TV.
Axe it, Its insulting to think that Channel 4s understanding of the British publics view of entertainment is to watch aload of ‘has beens’ try and make it back onto TV, with intentions for making a comeback or simply in need of the cash (which itself is ridiculous amounts). Where do they dig them up from? Many of them go on it to further their careers i.e. media attention. Ulrika even said it herself, “I got my money i just want out” and shes the one who won it. Its become Desperate! I wouldnt be surprised if Micheal Jacksons on the next one!
Like anything, you over do it, it’ll die a sorry death. Is this where Prime time Television is going…. Xfactor, American Idol, Big Brother, dancing on ice, for the next 10 years? I certainly hope not.
no