r/bigbrotheruk

this isn’t a callout to anybody in particular, and while this show’s fandom is my main focus, it’s all reality TV that i’m talking about

enjoying reality TV brings out the worst in a lot of us.

i mean, just think about it. we complain when horrible and unpleasant housemates are removed, because it takes away the shock and excitement of watching them be pricks to everyone. we don’t care if the housemates - real people, like you and me - feel comfortable, in fact we find it boring when they are.

we want them to break. we want to see tears, we want a spectacle. you might be a kind, caring, wonderful human being, but when the TV goes on, that goes out the window for so many of us. there’s something about looking through a screen that turns them into characters, and us into something like a mob.

not even accusing, it’s just a really interesting thing to reflect on

Do you think it was because they actually did want a refresh, or was Davina too expensive for ITV? It seems odd that they wouldn’t have asked her otherwise if she was up for it

Obviously nobody will ever replace Davina McCall, and Emma Willis was fantastic in her own right, but I feel like AJ Odudu and Will Best have really found their groove. The chemistry on Late & Live is fun, even if the crowd outside can be a bit chaotic during eviction nights. How do you think they compare to the Channel 4 and Channel 5 era hosts?

As someone who watched both BBUK and BBUSA I’m curious to know what you think of BBUSA? These two versions of bb are dramatically different shows. I don’t think BBUSA is well received across seas because of the shows format😂. Anyways just curious let me know!

Can you think of any heavily rumoured CBB contestants in the media for a particular series who never ended up appearing on the show? From the top of my head I can think of Lil Kim for the 2016 series, and Stormy Daniels for the 2018 series in which she was actually supposed to go in but didn’t for whatever reason, but any others?

I live in the US and recently have found a way I can watch old seasons of CBB which I’m ecstatic about. I’m currently watching the Hijack season and I’m LOVING the amount of neurodivergent housemates there are and also how forward thinking they are when it comes to sexuality!! I’m surprised because it’s from 2008 and I remember how I was treated then for my differences and I just find myself in awe while watching. I’m interested in how they are gonna handle evictions.

EDIT: Liam is so adorable and Amy is hilarious IMO and Anthony is a kiiii!!

I found one episode on youtube, but the account doesn’t have all of them.

E-Fourum was the first iteration of “Big Mouth”, hosted by Russell Brand. According to my notes the show aired on Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays. Can anyone confirm when the time slot was? (Before or after the main highlights show). I think it was a pre-show but I would like some confirmation from the BB historians.

Also finding that some people spelled it EForum but the official spelling is EFourum. If this helps anyone with their search lol.

I can't believe Jo made the racist comment : "That's why they're all thin, because they're sick all the time, because they're ill" generalising Indians. She refused to apologise and denied any racism when this was literally one of the most racist comments on the show. That is definitely a racist comment, I don't see any defence. But Jo didn't show any remorse for her racism or any sorry. She just defended herself by saying she wasn't racist because her cousin married an Indian guy and she was friendly with him and his family. Also I read another interview and she said something like "Indians should be happy I said they're thin, it is what everyone wants to be." Saying a race is skinny because they are sick all the time isn't saying they look slender and glamorous. She didn't learn anything from her time in the house at all and wasn't willing to accept any responsibility or blame.

Also, racism aside Jo came across quite badly in the house in general. Seemed quite foul and moody.

Atleast Jade seemed genuinely more sorry and willing to accept some responsibility and learn.

Personally, I want to see them going back to strong, memorable themes. The designs for ITV have been too glossy and look just like generic TV studios. The guy who does it normally does gameshow sets and they pretty much all look the same, he's obsessed with LED strips and primary colours and I dont think it's really understanding how the BBUK house should look.

I want to see less bright daycare colours and more of an interesting theme. It doesnt have to look glossy or expensive, it just needs to look Big Brothery.

Channel 4 series was deleted. They were up there for a long time.
(2000-2010 episodes)

Does anyone have any idea where to get them now?
I am really bummed.

They had everything - Little Brother, Big Mouth, Diary Room Uncut.

So hard to find these anywhere else but what isn't blocked on youtube.

Can someone please lead me to a place where they can be downloaded?

Thanks