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Could well be, but it's not April until tomorrow ;)

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If it does come back I hope they dont pick her to present it. She's better of with the plans to go to America and staying with Simon Cowell.

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I think it would be hilarious.

Try this one its the top link:D:D:D:D

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Link wont work for me Masque https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2011/04/25.gif

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011...5-to-sign-deal



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Why would the fact that the Daily Star (A Desmond owned newspaper) reports that Cheryl Cole is interested in presenting BB fuel Desmond's efforts?

That would be like me saying I want to make love to Cheryl, and announcing the fact on a blog I own and saying that's fuelling my wish..

Re: Big Brother: Channel 5 close to deal
 

plz say its true

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Ha ha Thats probably the way she would present it but not a hope in hell will she do it anyway :( :D:D:D:D:D:D:D

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https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2011/04/85.gif Me if it does come back :D:D:D:D:D

Re: Big Brother: Channel 5 close to deal
 

I heard that is going to be an announcement just before midday today link below.

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Re: Big Brother: Channel 5 close to deal
 

hi you heard josie and john james has split

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Big Brother’s first Channel 5 series will be the ‘hottest ever’ with fans being able to pick housemates for the first time, reports The Daily Star.

Bosses are said to be planning the twist for what is expected to be a Celebrity edition, with potential contestants including Wayne Rooney’s cousin Natalie and sexual conquest Jenny Thompson.

Football pundit Andy Gray, whose was sacked from Sky Sports News recently, and Only Way Is Essex twins Sam and Billie Faiers are also rumoured for the show.

According to the paper, it will return ‘bigger, brighter, sexier and more outrageous’ than before with several ‘hot new features’ – such as a huge pool and sauna – alongside old favourites.

They also claim that the 24-hour live feed – which was controversially axed by Channel 4 in 2009 before they brought it back online for their final series last year – WILL return, with a split screen also planned so viewers can choose which stars they follow.

A source said: “With the weather set to be scorching the show will have some sizzling action.”

It’s important to remember that Channel 5 has yet to confirm a Big Brother revival – but it is now looking more likely than ever. Stick with us…



Read more: http://www.bbspy.co.uk/0401/news/ubb...#ixzz1IMvujprc

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yayaya for the split screen live feed :D

Re: Big Brother: Channel 5 close to deal
 

is it defo 100% back?

Re: Big Brother: Channel 5 close to deal
 

Google is your friend in times of need so click HERE:D:D:D

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lol :D:D:D

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That is the best thing i have ever saw :D

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ITS OFFICIAL!!!, keep in mind the owner of Channel 5 is the same owner of The Daily Star, why would he lie in his own paper.

http://www.tvthrong.co.uk/big-brothe...-bruv%E2%80%9D

Re: Big Brother: Channel 5 close to deal
 

It's not official. The contracts have not been signed. What you have there is an outline of what Channel 5 will do if the contracts are signed.

Dirty Desmond is not above using his papers to try to favour his own side as the negotiations draw to a close. He will be trying to get viewers excited and most probably making the case to Endemol for the show to be done in the way he wants it done.

It probably will happen, but there's no ink on the contracts yet, so don't start planning your opening night party. ;)

Re: Big Brother: Channel 5 close to deal
 

Damn, i was printing flyers out for a launch party haha.

You are right, this could turn out to be a publicity stunt to get more viewers on the channel, who knows.

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It's amazing how seeing something in print can make you think it's true ... even if you know that it's not. The people at Endemol will be reading all about this today, and getting texts, phone calls and Tweets from people who know they're involved, congratulating them, telling them how exciting it is, etc etc etc. All of which will serve to make them think themselves that it really must be exciting, they really have done something clever, etc. As a result, whatever the final sticking point is, the one thing that stopped the contracts being signed weeks ago, might now just seem not important enough to keep holding out on. They may just go back into work on Monday morning and give Desmond whatever it is he has been demanding.

Never underestimate the power of a PR campaign, especially when you own the newspaper that's doing the PR. ;)

Re: Big Brother: Channel 5 close to deal
 

I dont think he would be that stupid to go to the trouble of advertising it if he wasn't going to show it.

Re: Big Brother: Channel 5 close to deal
 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Brother_(UK)

http://www.tvthrong.co.uk/big-brothe...-bruv%E2%80%9D

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On the contrary, he is clever enough to know the value of saying he's going to show it, even though he doesn't yet have the contract to show it. ;)

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i car't wait

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Sorry dude, but Wikipedia is not an authoritative source, especially not on pages that can be edited by just anyone, and especially on a topic that is loaded with fanboys who so desperately want something to be true that they will latch onto anything that gives them hope - even if the essence of the story is that nobody has signed any contracts yet, and there is no date set when they will be signed.

I'm not saying it isn't going to happen, I'm just appealing for people to be a bit less hysterical and to see Dirty Desmond's PR campaign for what it is.

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I think you'll find the Wikipedia entry is a little more accurate now.

;)

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So now we have got BB Mk2 back, the questions is now:

Who will be the host? Some mighty fine high heels to fill ;)
Will there be a BBLB?
Will there be a BBBM?

I know we have heard about Miss Cole but that is not the best presenter. Eye candy yes but presenting... no.
Has to be someone well known, funny and at ease with live tv

Emma Willis for BBLB for sure.

Re: Big Brother: Channel 5 close to deal
 

is it defo back?

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Is this confirmed 100% ?

Without devina this will not be the same

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Was just about to say that.

BTW Welcome!

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We need someone sexy, loves the show ect, that would be Emma Willis, but i don't like her very much lol.

Re: Big Brother: Channel 5 close to deal
 

no.no.no.no.no and once again no,at the moment it is little more than a rumour no contracts have been signed CH 4 dumped it because of poor viewing figures so why would ch 5 take it on a 5 yr deal

just to clarify



NO

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For the love of Mike ... would some of you learn to read!

Here are the facts:

1. Richard Desmond owns Channel 5.
2. Richard Desmond wants to put Big Brother on Channel 5.
3. Richard Desmond owns The Daily Star.
4. Richard Desmond does not own Big Brother.
5. Richard Desmond wants to use the Daily Star to help push negotiations for Big Brother in a favourable direction.
6. Richard Desmond runs a story in the Daily Star that appears to say it's a done deal - until you read beyond the first couple of sentences, where you find out that:
- No contracts have been signed.
- No date has been set for signing contracts.

Big Brother will probably come back. If it does, it will almost certainly come back on Channel 5. But at the moment, what you are reading is a very public attempt by Richard Desmond to influence the final stages of negotiations in his favour.

This suggests to me that there are still a couple of serious sticking points. The very public use of the Daily Star might be a genuine exclusive reveal that those sticking points are now addressed, or it could be a final desperate throw of the dice. Nothing is settled until there is ink on the contracts.

Re: Big Brother: Channel 5 close to deal
 

Its like a gold mine for that channel.

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I'm not getting the point? jk :D

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I hope it comes back.
it'll bring some normality back into the British public.

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Mike?

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An Americanism, just a slightly more polite way of expressing frustration than certain more common phrases.

'Mike' is apparently St Michael, patron saint of warriors (which I didn't know until I looked it up just now).

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:bsmack: :p:

Seriously though, Desmond has got what he wanted - this thread had (finally) died off, because there was nothing new to speculate about. Now it's all a-buzz again. There's still nothing new to speculate about, but the story has just had some major coverage in a national newspaper, and that gives it some currency and legitimacy.

Forums all over the interwebs are full of this once more, and Desmond can go to Endemol tomorrow morning and say, "are you sure you lot really want to keep hanging on for [whatever it is they're still insisting on putting in the contract that Desmond doesn't like]? Look at all the chatter, people are desperate for Big Brother! The sooner you sign the contract the sooner you can start making money! Come on! Do it! Do it now!"

Or words to that effect, anyway. :D

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At least it shows that there are fans who still want it and lots and lots and lots of fans :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D. It didn't die a death yet and with the live feed the numbers will be big again. Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :D:D:D

Re: Big Brother: Channel 5 close to deal
 

One of the red top said that Davina had ruled herself out.:(

It also said that Cheryl Cole was being chased for the job, as shes pee'd at SC over x-factor (not saying who the US judges are).

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i really hope davina does come back.

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Davina was pushing for Emma Willis to do it and while Im not to found of her she is better than Cheryl Cole. Well anyone is better than Cheryl Cole

Re: Big Brother: Channel 5 close to deal
 

if davina don't do it i would like demort to do it.

they should have davina for main show and demort back on bblb

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They could always have no-one .... just cancel the idea. :D

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And people can ignore the channel and not watch it :D:D:D

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Most people already do. This is channel 5 we're talking about, remember.

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I will give up ignoring it once and if Big brother starts.

Re: Big Brother: Channel 5 close to deal
 

Well, that's what Dirty Desmond is hoping you'll do. ;)

Re: Big Brother: Channel 5 close to deal
 

judging by the state of exitement at the possible return of BB by certain members of CF, i wonder what the reaction would be if a deal wasn't struck and it didn't return

:bigcry::bigcry::bigcry::bigcry:

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Indifference bordering on quiet relief from certain other members of CF? :D

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Well we would just get over it and life would go on. Simple ;)

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Yeah right :D ,

anyhoo don't you have problems recieving ch5 in ireland ?

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I really do want to understand why as there are things that I dont like and I respect people who like the things I dont like. I just accept that we are all differnt people who like different things. Thats life

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I have lived without it since it has been switche of last year and got on with my life but if you dont believe me that my life will go on thats not my problem and yes we do get Channel 5 in Ireland

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I'm happy to try to explain why ... from my point of view, anyway.

First thing is, there is a difference between the person and the things they like. It is possible for me to respect, and like, someone, whilst at the same time not liking something that they do. When someone in this thread expresses loathing for Big Brother, they are not expressing loathing for you.

In the first three years I was quite a fan of Big Brother. I was interested in it as a social experiment in which people willingly took part in something where the rules and conduct of the game were both reasonable, and reasonably well understood before it began.

I went right off it when they started taking overt steps to create conflict and picking contestants not for the interesting social mix but for the likelihood that they could be relied on to do something outrageous during their stay in the house.

Some of the stuff that has gone on in the BB house in recent years has been degrading and IMO has devalued the people who took part, even if they were too willing to care (or too stupid to notice).

And I find the discussions that go on on this forum, and in the Press, to be utterly distasteful because they reduce human beings to the level of two-dimensional soap opera characters whose value is defined by how willing they are to degrade themselves or act in whatever way the viewer demands in order to derive their entertainment.

I believe prostitution is exploitation even if the prostitute is a willing participant and I believe Big Brother is right there in the same category.

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i allways said if you don't like bb don't watch it don't ruin it for the people that do

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I really do respect your point of view. Your entitled to it as much as the people who like big brother for the reasons they like it.

I cant stand sports or other tv shows but I dont go and moan about them to people who like them.

I like big brother for my own reasons and one is certainly not to see people made a fool of or bullys ganging up on another housemate and like when they are evicted. We all have our reasons for watching different things

Re: Big Brother: Channel 5 close to deal
 

Indeed we all do have our own reasons for our choices. However, a thing to bear in mind when posting about the things we choose on an internet forum such as this is, forums are not like the letters page of your local paper where you can have your say on a topic and expect it to go unchallenged. On an internet discussion forum, anything that gets posted is open to be discussed and challenged. That's what the forum exists for.

You should probably go and have a moan in the Football thread occasionally. I do. It's fun. ;)

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I do bear in mind that this is an open forum and yes I respect you can have your say and would never stop you but I will speak up for what I do believe in and no I respect the people who post about the topics they like and wouldn't moan about what they like. Thats just me ;)

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Going into a thread for the sole purpose of winding people up is the definition of a forum troll ...something someone with a team badge shouldn't be encouraging ;)

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Since he made no mention of winding anyone up, your point is ... well pointless. ;)

Re: Big Brother: Channel 5 close to deal
 

Looks like an announcement regarding the launch on Big Brother on Channel 5 is due tonight!!!

:cleader:

It's on the newsflash on Media Guardian

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media

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Yep, I would say that now it really is a done deal. Grauniad is no doubt hacking its way through the press release and will have something up in due course. I imagine the Daily Star will treat it like some sort of major global event tomorrow morning as well.

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cool can not wait

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I hope we have people with characters from 'The Only Way Is Essex' this year :)

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Oh bugger :cry:

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011...turn-this-year

Appropriate that it's being brought back to British TV by the nation's most famous peddler of pornography.

Re: [Update] Big Brother returns on Channel 5
 

roll on aug

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They are selling merchandise already.

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...011/04/115.jpg

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really? that hat does look cool

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Ugh. I was going to make a Richard Desmond joke before I realised it is actually him. Forgot he owned Channel 5.

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thanks to him we got our big brother back

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Good job I'm ready to order the new 1tb Tivo on April 11th as I'm sure there are going to be too many shows to watch when this starts.

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It's brilliant news.... ah we have BB back :)

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apparently it will run (including the celeb version) for about 5 months continually in the first year to get back on track for the summer months as they will miss it this year ,

i'm so pleased i never watch ch 5

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I wonder whether there's likely to be a BB spin-off on Red Hot TV. Or if the main show will be sponsored by one of his magazines. Asian Babes, perhaps. Or maybe Horny Housewives.

What a class act this bloke is.

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yer ive heard that as well. ive only ever watched ch5 when liverpool play so be good

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Indeed ,i bet the first celeb version will be full of the most odious people to grace our screens ...Russell Brand springs to mind

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yer i reckon they wil do it bigger then ever to get people hooked back on it

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As long as they don't bung CSI off in favour of BB or I will be be peeved.

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nowt wrong with a bit of porn Chris lol

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QFT.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-12983426

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a 2 year deal with Channel 5 too.

The prize fund is now 500K :cool:

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s149/...e-details.html

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have they said if the tree will be back?

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Daily Star to hold golden ticket contest

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yaaaaaaay! :D.

I couldn't be more happier!, lets hope it goes well on the channel so they can come to another deal after the 2 years!

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Thought it was a 5 year deal?

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Some people said 5 years :/.

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That was the reported 'rumor' of the contract length

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Josie will be on OK TV tonight to talk about BB :D

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Thta's why you take newspaper reports with a great big pinch of salt. Until there is an official announcement of a signed contract, nobody really knows exactly what will happen.

Now this deal is done, we know the truth of it.

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Indeed ,i always thought a 5 yr deal was a bit optomistic ,who in there right mind would do a 5yr deal on a flagging reality show.

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It may be that the length of the deal was one of the final sticking points.

Anyway, the best comment I have heard about this so far was from the drivetime DJ on Clyde 1 FM this evening, who has described Big Brother as being "like a jobbie that won't flush."

Never a truer word, IMO.

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It's brilliant isn't it, Frankie! wahooooo! :D

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ha ha Someone else said that on the comments to Media Guardians article.

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its the best news im well happy. bet your well happy know your a big bb fan

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Yeah made up!.

We have im a celebrity, x factor, big brother all on at the same time or around the same time!, thank god for sky plus :D

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But I wonder if there will be anything left from the other channels that is worth recording. TV seems to be plumetting for the lowest possible denominator in the search for easy ratings.

Time to take out a decent subscription with Love Film me thinks. :(

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Rob if you want I've got a freebie offer here for ya ;)

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I do agree, but im sure other channels will have other good shows on.

Saying that i do wish we still had, London's burning, Heart Beat, Catch Phrase, Blind Date, and the original Family Fortunes.

Channel 5 have some brilliant films on a night time.

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family fortunes was brill with Les Dennis watch the classic episodes on challenge.

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The poor non celebrity housemates getting the rubbish weather haha. I'm glad it's back though, it being on constantly for like 17 weeks including celeb and non celeb might be overdoing it a little bit though

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usually i only know 2 or 3 of the clebs in it. i do think they should put big big stars in. I say make it as long as they want the more bb the better :)

Re: [Update] Big Brother returns on Channel 5
 

August weather is always a hit and miss as you dont ever know if your going to have sunshine or rain. Hope the house doesn't flood like last year for them :D:D:D

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From bbspy

Endemol is looking to draft in a big name executive producer to take Big Brother ‘back to basics’ on Channel 5, according to Broadcast.

The show’s production company will apparently hire a new ‘creative supremo’ for its comeback – which was confirmed yesterday – as they look to strip back the format and rediscover elements which made it popular.

The publication claims Endemol is keen to avoid the lavish twists of Big Brother’s later years on Channel 4, even though the new series is set to run for the same length of time. They will also make its multiplatform features a ‘key focus’ and use social media in a more innovative way.

A source ‘close to C5′ said that its owner, Richard Desmond, sees BB as a perfect match for the network.

“Desmond harbours a dream of creating stars for the public, which he can grow and crosspromote in his print titles,� they commented. “Ratings wise, even if it underperforms on last year, it will still shunt C5’s audience youth-wards, which is clearly beneficial.�

Meanwhile, CampaignLive reports that Channel 5 is to begin seeking ‘headline sponsors’ for Big Brother. Their sales director Nick Bampton will hold presentations at agencies from next week to explain the advertising opportunities on offer, which will include product placement for the first time after changes to Ofcom rules. This will allow brands to pay for their products to be included on the show.

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u will need it :D. i only watch big brother. don't like x factor.

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Does anyone know if the theme song will be the same? and the eye etc.