In an interview with stv.tv, Pete said, “I think to be honest Big Brother 7 was the highest, Nikki (Grahame) and all that, it as such a magic show.

“Then everything went down, rubbish – racism, rows and stuff, and it became ‘oh no don’t want to go near that anymore’ and I don’t think it ever really recovered from that.

“That’s when everyone said it’s a panty-liners show…”

However, Pete added that he thinks the return of the show on Channel 5 may give it a new lease of life.

He said, “Maybe Channel 5 will help it, I think it’s quite nice that it’s on a new channel…

“And that Brian Dowling is doing it, it’s nice to see camped up a bit, I think that’s quite nice.”

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We’ve been waiting all day and at 9.55pm this evening, this year’s first full length Big Brother promo aired on Channel 5.

It was like a who’s who of famous BB faces from years gone by and we had quite a lot of fun spotting and naming some of our favourite (and also most annoying) housemates.

We have compiled most of them in a list below, though we know there are some names missing, so feel free to leave a comment below if you can identify any more.

The video starts out with Makosi on the phone and leads into various cast members dancing and miming to an adaptation of David Guetta’s popular dance track – When Love Takes Over renamed When Bruv Takes Over and at the end, as all the BB stars gathered in what looked like a massive field, Marcus Bentley exclaimed:

‘It’s back and it’s ready to take over your summer! Big Brother 2011 starts with Celebrity Big Brother, coming soon to Channel 5.’

Housemates featured include:

Makosi Musambasi, Anthony Hutton, Victor Ebuwa, Ian ‘H’ Watkins, Michelle Bass, Saskia Howard-Clarke, Science, Pete Bennett, Kemal Shahin, Mutya Buenam, Samanda, Stuart Wilson Alex Sibley, Glyn, Nick Bateman, John McCririck, Craig Phillips, Josie Gibson, Brian Belo, Nikki Grahame, Chantelle Houghton, Alex Reid, Ahmed Aghil, Nikki Grahame, Brian Dowling, Nichola Holt.

Watch the video below and tell us, aren’t you just a little bit excited?

View the original post Check out the all new Big Brother 2011 video promo – Anthony Hutton, Ian ‘H’ Watkins’, Pete Bennett, Mutya Buena and Makosi Musambasi on Unreality TV

Channel 5 has finally announced some Big Brother news and has started supplying some hard facts and details about the upcoming series.

This morning it has been confirmed that Brian Dowling will present the main show, with Emma Willis as the host of it’s nightly spinoff and on the cover of today’s Daily Star a whole host of former housemates have been featured in a photo shoot to promote the new series.

In the photo splashed across the front of the newspaper are Pete Bennett, Craig Phillips, Nikki Grahame, Victor Ebuwa, Samanda, Glyn Wise and Nichola Holt and a few more familiar faces.

Michelle Bass also confirmed recently that she worked on a new ad for Big brother’s return, she tweeted:

“long day filming today but so lovely to see old faces again! excited for the new bb series to start!”

The ad is said to feature around 500 extras, and around 20 former stars of the show. As well as those mentioned above, the ex-housemates will also include Makosi Musambasi, Saskia Howard-Clarke, Josie Gibson, Jodie Marsh, John McCririck, Nick Bateman, Mutya Buena, Alex Reid and Chantelle Houghton!

Celebrity Big brother launches on Channel 5 next month and will be succeeded by a non-celeb version straight away.

View the original post Celebrity Big Brother 2011: Saskia Howard-Clarke, Pete Bennett, Craig Phillips, Nikki Grahame, Victor Ebuwa, Samanda, Makosi Musambasi in new ad on Unreality TV

For this week’s shopping task, Housemates have been reliving significant moments from the past ten years of Big Brother. Starting yesterday, this will take place over three days, culminating in a live performance of Pie Jesu by Michelle on the live show in front of tonight’s eviction crowd.

The task continues today for Nikki. This morning, Nikki will be a high powered personal assistant to no other than Big Brother 7 winner, Pete Bennett. Mr Bennett has a very busy day and can occasionally be very demanding. To pass her part of the shopping task Nikki must ensure she completes all of his demands.

The demands are:
” To write a column about the Housemates and their week in the House.
” To freshly squeeze an orange juice for Mr Bennett
” To separate paper clips into colour order
” To sharpen 50 blunt pencils
” To tidy the Kitchen and Living Room
” To make teas and coffees for the House

For the task, Nikki will be provided with a desk which she must sit at unless Pete has ordered her to do something that requires her to leave her work station. Nikki has five hours to complete the task.

Yesterday’s task results:

Yesterday, Makosi, Brian and Michelle, Nadia and Victor all took part in their challenges. The results are as follows:

Makosi

As Makosi has worn her costume for the whole day, she has passed this part of the task. She also attended a date with ex fellow Housemate, Anthony Hutton. She has now passed all of her part of this week’s shopping task.

Brian

As Brian successfully got to the stage within 30 seconds for his entire dance triggers and danced for the duration of the songs he has so far passed his part of the task.

Chantelle, Nadia and Victor

Kandy Floss with a K successfully sang a rendition of “I Want It All” complete with dance routine, and have therefore passed their part of the task.

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Pete Bennett and Nikki Grahame have admitted that they think they killed ‘Big Brother’.

BB kicked off for it’s eleventh and final series last night and the pair who dated on the 2006 run, say that the show hasn’t been as good since their year.

Pete told Heat magazine: “We kind of killed ‘Big Brother’.”

Nikki added: “It was never as good after that!”

On their intense relationship and how it ended soon after they left the Channel 4 reality TV show, Nikki added:

“I was so different back then. I’m happy with my life right now and I know you’re married, Pete, but no one broke my heart like you did.”

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Big Brother’s Little Brother will tomorrow see a welcome return of some very special guests.

Winners from the past ten series of Big Brother will be joining George Lamb on the sofa to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the show.

Tune in on Friday to see Craig Phillips (BB1), Nadia Almada(BB5), Anthony Hutton (BB6) Pete Bennett (BB7), Brian Belo (BB8), Rachel Rice (BB9) reminisce on their time in the House and give their views on the BB10 Housemates. “Nasty” Nick Bateman will also be appearing alongside celeb fan Keith Lemon and Heat Magazine’s Lucie Cave.

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Former Big Brother winner, Pete Bennett has launched a campaign to be the next Doctor Who.

David Tennant recently announced his decision to leave the show and Pete thinks he is just the man to fill his shoes.

Pete has launched a campaign via facebook, so you can join if you think he would make a good timelord.

It says: “If we can get enough people, the BBC just has to listen.”

View the original post Pete Bennett Wants To Be The Next Doctor Who! on Unreality TV

It’s quite a catchy little number, not surprising given that it was co-written by Robbie Williams mate, Guy Chambers.

You can see Pete perform in the strange video below, funnily enough there are no signs of his Tourettes Syndrome in there, it must have all been edited out!

View the original post VIDEO: Pete Bennett Releases Cosmonaut on Unreality TV

After reading stories about his rumoured break up with new girlfriend Gemma and the revival of his and Nikkis relationship, Pete fumed:

“I’m fed up with being linked back to Nikki. We wouldn’t have met if it wasn’t for Big Brother, and now I want to move on with my life and forget all about it.

“I really fell for Nikki in the house. I needed her there and I was seriously upset when she was taken out. I had real feelings for her and we had something when I came out.

“But then I introduced her to my friends and she was horrific. A few drinks and she really insulted them. It was so awful. I knew then I had to finish it.

“We only carried on for the publicity. We had no relationship at all after that.

“The last thing me and Gemma need now is the papers saying me and Nikki are meeting up again. There’s no way I ever want to see that woman again. Perhaps we can be friends again in the future, but not now.

“I really love Gemma, she’s my woman. I want to be with her and I don’t want anything or anyone coming between us.�

View the original post Pete Bennett Admits That His Relationship With Nikki Grahame Was A Stunt! on Unreality TV

Pete reportedly said: “I’m really sorry if I hurt Nikki. It upsets me to think everyone thinks badly of me over this. I ended it because I didn’t want to hurt her more. I was just being honest.

“Nikki and I just aren’t compatible. I do love her to bits but I don’t think it could ever work.

“This is all spiralling out of control. I should have kept my mouth shut about our sex life. Everything got on top of me and the added problems with our relationship were stressing me out.

“I felt sick the night it ended and I was very emotional. It wasn’t an easy thing to do.

“I’m not a coward and I wouldn’t have ended our relationship over the phone by choice, but Nikki called and pretty much asked what was up.

“I’d like to stay friends. I haven’t heard from her, but I hope things can get better.�

View the original post Big Brother: Pete Bennett Apologises To Nikki Grahame on Unreality TV