Big Brother Archives

The daddy of reality television shows, Big Brother is still as popular in the UK today as when it first launched.

Big Brother 2008: Check Out The New Eye Logo!!!

Check out the all new Big Brother eye for 2008!

It’s a shattered eye, mostly in black with a touch of red on the right. What might it represent? I have never been a fan of modern art so I have no idea, but if any of you do please drop me a line!

The show returns for an all new summer series on June the 5th, and despite recent rumours WILL have Davina McCall as host of the live shows. Continue reading ‘Big Brother 2008: Check Out The New Eye Logo!!!‘ »

Celebrity Big Brother Will Return For 2009

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Bad news people!!! Celebrity Big Brother is to make a comeback in January 2009.

You may have though that the antics of Jade Goody and Co would have spelled the end for the reality TV show, but Channel 4 aren’t going to let it go that easily.

‘We never said that Celebrity Big Brother would be gone forever,’ said a Channel 4 source to The Sun.­

‘We wanted to give it a ‘time out’ – Continue reading ‘Celebrity Big Brother Will Return For 2009‘ »

Big Brother 2008: Davina McCall To Quit

Davina McCall is reportedly leaving Channel 4 reality Tv show, Big Brother. Instead Davina wants to transform herself into a serious actress and has even signed up with new manager, Michael Foster. Foster managed to turn Billie Piper from a teen pop princess into an acclaimed actress, so no doubt Davina is looking for some of that action.

A source told the News Of The World that Davina thinks the time is right to move on. “After doing so many series of Big Brother, she’s become seriously bored,” the associate contends. “She’s very excited and convinced that Michael can turn her into a serious actor.” Continue reading ‘Big Brother 2008: Davina McCall To Quit‘ »

George Lamb and Zezi Ifore Are The NEW BBLB Presenters.

Presenters George Lamb and Zezi Ifore have been announced as the new hosts of Big Brother’s Little Brother. It’s now a case of “little brother and little sister” with the duo set to take the reigns of the ultimate BB fan show this summer.

As well as being super-fans of the show, George and Zezi are already part of the C4/E4 family, both presenting on E4 Music and daily morning music and entertainment show Freshly Squeezed. On joining the Big Brother spin-off, the pair said:

George: ”Imagine how excited someone would be if they were presenting Big Brother, well I’m just a little bit less excited than that but I’m still extremely excited.”

Zezi said: “This is preposterously good, I’ve always loved Big Brother – it’s omnipresent, you can’t help but get sucked in! And working alongside a lovely lamb too - George Lamb - ain’t half bad either. Bring it on!” Continue reading ‘George Lamb and Zezi Ifore Are The NEW BBLB Presenters.‘ »

Konnie Huq Defends Big Brother Fame Seekers

Former Blue Peter presenter, Konnie Huq, has defended Big Brother wannabes such as Chantelle Houghton, saying she can understand why they chase fame in the way they do.

“When people talk of a ‘real career’ you think lawyer or teacher,” Konnie told Celebs on Sunday magazine. “But not everyone wants to do that. So in a way, if your option is stacking shelves or being Chantelle, wouldn’t you take your opportunities when you could? Continue reading ‘Konnie Huq Defends Big Brother Fame Seekers‘ »

Big Brother 2008: Aliens In The House?

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We all thought Jade Goddy was weird! But could Big Brother bosses about to make things even more strange in the BB house and welcome creatures from another planet?

The Daily Star has reported that neighbours of the show’s studios in London have claimed they have seen flying saucers overhead, and last night a BB spokesman said: “If aliens land in the Big Brother house we would welcome these visitors.”

A source added: “They’ve had some pretty odd creatures on the show in the past, such as Jade, Jonty and Nadia. Aliens would certainly not look out of place.” Continue reading ‘Big Brother 2008: Aliens In The House?‘ »

Big Brother 2008: BB House Will Be Bigger

The Big Brother housemates due to enter their prison next month, will be glad to know that the BB bosses have decided to make the house 1/3rd bigger.

The house was shrunk last year in a bid to start more rows and arguments, however bosses have decided to bring the house back to its original size.

A show insider told The Sun: “It was a bit cramped and wound everyone up a bit too much.”

Virgin Mobile To Sponsor Big Brother 9

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Much as many of you may have hoped it would be cancelled, it looks pretty definite now that Big Brother 9 is almost up and running.

The show is due to launch early next month and Virgin have announced today that they will once again sponsor the show.

James Kydd, managing director of marketing and brand for Virgin Media said: “We’re really pleased to be aligned with the show again. Continue reading ‘Virgin Mobile To Sponsor Big Brother 9‘ »

Big Brother 2008: Detectives In The House!

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Big Brother bosses are reported to have hired private detectives to vet new housemates and uncover any skeletons they may have in their closets.

London based Page Assosciates Detective Agency, is hoped to thoroughly check each housemate before they enter the house, and therefore lessen the chance of Channel 4 being hit by yet another BB scandal.

A source told The Daily Star: “Despite our candidates having police checks, not everything shows up.

“There just might be things that these wannabes have chosen not to tell us, like sordid sex scandals, being a former member of a race-hate gang, working as a hooker or having members of their family with serious criminal convictions. Continue reading ‘Big Brother 2008: Detectives In The House!‘ »

Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace To Release Autobiography

Big Brother star, Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace, is to become the latest in a long line of ‘z’ list celebrities to release a ‘tell all’ autobiography.

The book will be titled Witness: Surviving Guns, Gangs and Glamour, and will tell the story of Aisleyne’s difficult childhood, her time as a glamour model, and stint in the Big Brother house.

“Of the millions of people who watched Aisleyne on Big Brother, very few realised that she had lived quite such an extraordinary life,” said Mainstream’s managing director Tim Campbell. Continue reading ‘Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace To Release Autobiography‘ »