[Rory]

Originally posted by Arneldo
Alice has been snap evicted.


Or so they think. It's a fake snap eviction - Cherry's grenade.

Travis was also fake evicted. They all looked so confused.

[MrGaryy]

Pity Cherry was evicted before Rory he was MUCH more entertaining! He was really good in the silent dancing competition! (Whats that I hear??? Is it the vague sound of spirits from BB7UK????? "I can't my MP3 Player to WOOORRK!")

[MrGaryy]

Originally posted by Arneldo
Eviction starting now...so sad to see Brigitte's picture get blurred out

OMG! I only now realised that what they do when someones been evicted! Aww now watching the titles makes me sad!

[Arneldo]

After eight successful seasons and 1316 episodes, TEN today announced that Big Brother will not be returning in 2009.

The 2008 season finale will air on Monday 21 July.

TEN’s chief programming officer, David Mott, said: “Big Brother is the undisputed grand-daddy of modern, commercial reality television in Australia. Today’s reality dramas have all, on some level, been inspired by Big Brother.

“We are immensely proud of the show and the incredible success it has enjoyed since premiering in 2001.

“We’re ending the season on a high, largely thanks to the talents of Kyle and Jackie O who have presented yet another successful season.”

Mr Mott added that for millions of Big Brother fans who were glued to their screens each day, the show was like catching up with mates: it was entertaining, familiar and sometimes a little unpredictable. For many, it was also highly addictive.

“You just have to read the fan website to see how big and vocal the Big Brother community is,” he said.

Over the years, Big Brother has continued to deliver significant audience and share, especially in TEN’s core demographic, 18-49. The daily, eviction and nomination shows consistently occupied a place in the top programs week after week in 18-49.

Mr Mott acknowledged that the show attracted its fair share of controversy, and often generated robust debate. It instantly became Australia’s most talked about television program.

“Big Brother raised a number of issues which were meaningful and it highlighted some of the very real concerns of young people,” he said.

“The show has taken on topics of race, sex, homosexuality, eating disorders and alcohol abuse, many of which had been handled gingerly, if at all, on TV.”

Big Brother was more than TV. Fans who wanted access to Big Brother, any time anywhere, could do so via their TV, mobile or on the internet. It also provided a multifaceted platform for key sponsors who wanted a “surround-sound” advertising experience.

TEN’s chief executive officer, Grant Blackley, said: “Big Brother has been an important franchise for the network but we are confident this is the right decision at the right time for TEN.

“Importantly, as Big Brother represented up to 120 hours of TV, we now have an opportunity to further diversify our schedule with new, exciting and bold programs for viewers and advertisers.

“We are already in discussions and development with Australian content providers and we have a number of exciting prospects. We expect to announce these programs in the near term.

“We will also rely on our ever-expanding slate of programs from our two prolific US studios - 20th Century Fox and CBS Paramount.”

Mr Blackley thanked the hundreds of advertisers and committed sponsors who have contributed and benefited greatly from their involvement with Big Brother over this long history.

Mr Blackley also praised Endemol Southern Star (ESS) for their professionalism and innovative production which has kept the show fresh and appealing to viewers over the last eight years.

“Their commitment ensured the Big Brother brand made its way into homes across Australia,” he said.

Southern Star Group chief executive, Hugh Marks, said: “To the stars of the show, our housemates, and to the teams of talented and dedicated people who have put this show together every week, you have entertained, enthralled and even educated us. Our Big Brother is a stand-out adaption of this world-wide multimedia phenomenon that will continue for many years to entertain audiences around the world.”

Mr Mott acknowledged the enormous efforts of Big Brother hosts – past and present.

“Kyle and Jackie O have done an outstanding job fronting Big Brother this season. We look forward to seeing Kyle on Australian Idol soon and working with the pair on future projects.

“I’d also like to make special mention of Mike Goldman who has been there from day one with his voicing of every daily show, and over the years has also hosted Friday Night Live and Up Late.

“To Bree Amer, Fitzy, Tony Squires and Rebecca Wilson, thank you for keeping us entertained throughout the series.

“And, of course, a huge thank you to Gretel Killeen for her years of dedication to the show,” he said.

He also paid tribute to the entire production team from ESS and TEN.

“On air, the program ran like a well-oiled machine, yet behind the scenes, the team worked tirelessly 24 hours a day to bring Big Brother to our screens.

“I also want to thank our loyal Big Brother fans for their avid viewing and support throughout the years,” he said.

It is sad

[Captain.Remy]

Producers and Ten can say whatever they want, they are still cowards in every way it can be seen.
They didn't even try to give it a chance again after the good series we had this year and the good reaction is received.
Look at BB Germany: Series 6 was a flop but they did such an amazing job in BB7 and BB8 and the ratings were really high. Why ? Because they knew how to redeem the show and made it better.
I am angry at them because it's not fair for us, it's really frustrating to see that they could continue this way, after a great series this year.

[Arneldo]

But while BB6 Germany was its onlt flop - the past three series of BBAU have not done great. I think it's simple, the aussies have got bored of BBAU. I'm sure it will be back, maybe in a few years time. But I'm certain it will make a return.

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : Arneldo
But while BB6 Germany was its onlt flop - the past three series of BBAU have not done great. I think it's simple, the aussies have got bored of BBAU. I'm sure it will be back, maybe in a few years time. But I'm certain it will make a return.

True but still - the producers found a new dynamic to the show and gave it a chance. I blame the aussie producers for that.

[Jakeh]

Big Brother will be back next year. Mark my words.

[Arneldo]

It could be all lies, in order to increase publicity for the final? Wishfull thinking maybe.

[MarkWaldorf]

I wouldn't be surprised if its bought by another channel.

[Jakeh]

Originally posted by Arneldo
It could be all lies, in order to increase publicity for the final? Wishfull thinking maybe.

Nah, I doubt it.

But it will be back next year. Channel 7 is the best bet at the moment, methinks.

[MrGaryy]

I would like Seven to pick it up if another channel were to. I think they would make something of it. It was nice of him to thank Gretel, Bree and Mike and all them. It's so sad. It's the end of an era.

[Arneldo]

Channel 7 have now said they won't be picking up the show.

Australians may not have seen the last of Big Brother and his housemates.

The controversial reality TV program could find a new home at the Nine Network, which is considering a format revival after it was axed by Network Ten.

After eight years on air, the Ten network pulled the plug on Big Brother on Monday because of dwindling ratings.

Ten said the current series, which ends on July 21, would be the last.

But as devastated fans took to websites to express their disappointment and ponder what went wrong, a source from Nine revealed the network was looking at a possible revival.

The source said Nine was considering the pros and cons, but wanted a very different format.

Foxtel boss Brian Walsh said his organisation had “no interest in an ailing format like Big Brother”, while Seven also said it had no desire to pick up the show.

This year’s Big Brother has been plagued by poor ratings, changed rules, and criticisms of contestants and new hosts, radio shock jocks Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O.

The pair replaced original host Gretel Killeen who was dumped at the end of last year’s series.

Australian production company Endemol Southern Star said it wanted to concentrate on Big Brother 08 before thinking about another series.

“We are not entering into any discussions about the Big Brother format with anyone until we have completed the current series,” an Endemol spokesman told AAP.

[MrGaryy]

Noo! Nine would't be as good, especially if they aren't going stick with the basic format. If it's not called Big brother I'll be upset. If I wanted to watched strangers living together I could watch any reality show. But BB just has that something special about. It's part of a reailty TV family!

[Rob]

i think the BBUK producers need to have alarm bells ringing in their heads otheriwse we will be losing the show too!

[MrGaryy]

Yeah but the difference is tho is that BBAU was only signed to a one series contract, BBUK is signed till 2010 and is C4's biggest money earner!

[Arneldo]

'The Big Sting' was brilliant. A great show and a massive twist that really shook them all up.

[MrGaryy]

Yeah it was great. Trust Ben to go all melodramatic, "This is mental torture, I'm going to need physcological help after this, it shouldn't be allowed!". What did he expect when he signed up for the show!?

[Arneldo]

I can't believe this series is nearly over I'm really gonna miss it. I hope Terri wins and ends Big Brother Australia with a high. Being a vote to evict, rather then a vote to win it's hard to predict.

This is how I'd like it to go;
5th - Rory
4th - Travis
3rd - Ben
2nd - Alice
1st - Terri

However, I think it will go;
5th - Alice
4th - Ben
3rd - Terri
2nd - Travis
1st - Rory

Oh gawd. I'd rather die then have to see a final go that way.

[Arneldo]

Current bookies odds for Sunday's double:

Double Eviction 20/7
$1.20 Ben
$1.40 Travis
$1.80 Rory
$4.50 Alice
$16.00 Terri

Current bookies odds for Monday's final:

Winner
$1.70 Terri
$4.00 Alice
$7.00 Rory
$8.00 Travis
$13.00 Ben

[MrGaryy]

I think it will go like this:

5.Alice
4.Rory
3.Ben
2.Travis
1.Terri

I'd like it to go like this:

5.Rory
4.Alice
3.Travis
2.Ben
1.Terri

Rory won't win, he could never beat Terri or Travis! BTW, a huge thanks to Rory for my banner, I love it!

[Arneldo]

It a vote to evict, and the tween vote has saved Rory so far. Beating Brgitte!

[MrGaryy]

I think having it a vote to evict could potentially ruin the final.

[Arneldo]

Well, kinda. I think it ruins the feel of a final. It turns what should be a happy occasion into a negative one. It's not a feeling of "oh, I'm the most popular" it's "Oh, they are more unpopular than me."

I think it does effect the result as well. Especially in 2006 when Jamie won. Had it been just a vote to save/win Camille would have won. Last year, I dont think it effected it that much just because Alesha and Zach were both very popular.

The biggest effect it had was with Vesna. Had it been a vote to save/win - Vesna would have won by a landslide and Logan's would have been last.

[Rory]

I think:
5. Rory
4. Alice
3. Travis
2. Ben
1. Terri

I wish:
5. Rory
4. Travis
3. Ben
2. Alice
1. Terri