Emma Willis reveals more about Power Trip theme in The Sun

24 May, 2014 - 6:36 PM by James

Big Brother host Emma Willis says the 'Power Trip' theme for the year's summer Big Brother will involve technology like social media being used to mess with the minds of the housemates. In an interview, which she has given with Rylan Clark, in Friday 23rd May's The Sun she says: "The housemates might be savvy to Big Brother but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re smart!" "When you have a theme like this, you have to be able to think on your feet. I think having a good theme and lots of tasks helps provide lots of content." Emma talks about the house: "Last year the house was very eco-friendly and budget, whereas this year it will be more stark and clinical." Housemates will be able to 'win power': "And there will be an element of power up for grabs." "You might have to win the power, you might be given the power but can you hold on to it or will someone take it away from you?" "Will you use the power in a good way or a bad way?" She hints that housemates might find out what the public is saying about them on social media: "There will be an element of technology because we all live with Twitter and Facebook now. It will be sporadic and extremely monitored." "Housemates might get to find out a little bit about what people have said about them and we’ve seen in previous series how much that messes with people! So there should be drama." From thesun.co.uk Big Brother: Power Trip launches on 5th June 2014 on Channel 5. What do you think about these possible changes to the format? Post in the forum.

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James has posted a new TiBB frontpage article. Quote: Big Brother host Emma Willis says the 'Power Trip' theme for the year's summer Big Brother will involve technology like social media being used to mess with the minds of the housemates. In an interview, which she has given with Rylan Clark, in Friday 24th May's The Sun she says: [i]"The housemates Excerpt of article quoted above. Read full article here - http://www.thisisbigbrother.com/bigb...n-the-sun.html

Published on: 24 May, 2014 - 6:36 PM

Comment posted by: daniel-lewis-1985

I have a horrible feeling the housemates are going to have access to ipads, facebook, twitter.

Published on: 24 May, 2014 - 6:37 PM

Comment posted by: Jay.

I actually like the sound of it, it's looking good!

Published on: 24 May, 2014 - 6:52 PM

Comment posted by: Drew.

"The housemates might be savvy to Big Brother but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re smart!" "When you have a theme like this, you have to be able to think on your feet. I think having a good theme and lots of tasks helps provide lots of content." Lots of tasks.. "Last year the house was very eco-friendly and budget, whereas this year it will be more stark and clinical." "Housemates might get to find out a little bit about what people have said about them and we’ve seen in previous series how much that messes with people! So there should be drama."

Published on: 24 May, 2014 - 6:57 PM

Comment posted by: joe199998293

Quote: Originally Posted by daniel-lewis-1985 I have a horrible feeling the housemates are going to have access to ipads, facebook, twitter. "Big Brother will involve technology like social media being used to mess with the minds of the housemates." I really doubt they are going to do that. Only if they use ocado again.

Published on: 24 May, 2014 - 7:01 PM

Comment posted by: Glenn.

Que housemates crying about how unloved they are in the DR

Published on: 24 May, 2014 - 7:01 PM

Comment posted by: JohnnyBB

You know what id like to see the hashtag #BBUK put up on a big plasma wall in the house with all nasty comments about the housemates.

Published on: 24 May, 2014 - 7:06 PM

Comment posted by: BBDodge

"Housemates might get to find out a little bit about what people have said about them" This isn't Big Brother anymore.

Published on: 24 May, 2014 - 7:11 PM

Comment posted by: jackc1806

Quote: Originally Posted by JohnnyBB You know what id like to see the hashtag #BBUK put up on a big plasma wall in the house with all nasty comments about the housemates. NO!

Published on: 24 May, 2014 - 7:12 PM

Comment posted by: T*

Quote: Originally Posted by BBDodge "Housemates might get to find out a little bit about what people have said about them" This isn't Big Brother anymore. Yep

Published on: 24 May, 2014 - 7:14 PM

Comment posted by: Marsh.

Published on: 24 May, 2014 - 7:35 PM

Comment posted by: Ramsay

Quote: Originally Posted by BBDodge "Housemates might get to find out a little bit about what people have said about them" This isn't Big Brother anymore. **** SAKE

Published on: 24 May, 2014 - 7:37 PM

Comment posted by: Cherie

Quote: Originally Posted by BBDodge "Housemates might get to find out a little bit about what people have said about them" This isn't Big Brother anymore. Quote: Originally Posted by Tom! Yep It's not exactly new to the show is it?

Published on: 24 May, 2014 - 7:39 PM

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What brainless people are in charge of this show? I cannot comprehend how they gather around a table and think this is a good idea. I'm not exaggerating when I say I genuinely think I could do their job and improve ratings in one series.

Published on: 24 May, 2014 - 7:40 PM

Comment posted by: Marsh.

Quote: Originally Posted by Cherie It's not exactly new to the show is it? Don't stick up for them you...

Published on: 24 May, 2014 - 7:40 PM

Comment posted by: Daniel.

Sounds like horse ****

Published on: 24 May, 2014 - 8:02 PM

Comment posted by: Cherie

Quote: Originally Posted by Marsh. Don't stick up for them you... they have interacted with social media before I like it when they mess with their heads this way especially if they throw in some red herrings, and why do people still complain its not like the old days when its not been like the old days for years

Published on: 24 May, 2014 - 8:45 PM

Comment posted by: Marsh.

Quote: Originally Posted by Cherie they have interacted with social media before I like it when they mess with their heads this way especially if they throw in some red herrings, and why do people still complain its not like the old days when its not been like the old days for years

Published on: 24 May, 2014 - 8:53 PM

Comment posted by: Cal.

Buy it back channel 4.

Published on: 24 May, 2014 - 9:07 PM

Comment posted by: Samm

Why does every thread turn into a Bring back BB C4 discussion imo it doesn't tell us much I think we all knew that it will be based around technology

Published on: 24 May, 2014 - 9:11 PM

Comment posted by: Pronshi

Guys *IF* it's something like the housemates can tweet and post BUT can not see anything on the internet or do anything else BUT post updates. Would be interesting.

Published on: 24 May, 2014 - 9:11 PM

Comment posted by: Cal.

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Sam~ Why does every thread turn into a Bring back BB C4 discussion imo it doesn't tell us much I think we all knew that it will be based around technology If Twitter and Facebook are available to housemates, then it really isn't Big Brother anymore is it? Channel 4 know the show inside out. Channel 5 obviously view it as a more secluded TOWIE or Geordie Shore.

Published on: 24 May, 2014 - 9:17 PM

Comment posted by: Samm

Quote: Originally Posted by Who Is She? If Twitter and Facebook are available to housemates, then it really isn't Big Brother anymore is it? Channel 4 know the show inside out. Channel 5 obviously view it as a more secluded TOWIE or Geordie Shore. first of all it didn't say anything about Twitter and Facebook in use they wouldn't any because it's basically like giving them phones people have to stop thinking C4 are gods of BB they destroyed BB11 and put no effort into BB10

Published on: 24 May, 2014 - 9:21 PM

Comment posted by: Marsh.

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Sam~ first of all it didn't say anything about Twitter and Facebook in use they wouldn't any because it's basically like giving them phones "social media"

Published on: 24 May, 2014 - 9:22 PM

Comment posted by: Samm

Quote: Originally Posted by Marsh. "social media" It didn't say "Twitter" or "Facebook" it's most likely they get to view the comment

Published on: 24 May, 2014 - 9:23 PM