Big Brother 16 begins in May...

[MB.]

...apparently.

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[MB.]

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[mrmattybeck1]

Your quick to post this blagger doing a bit of digging

[MB.]

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[Gstar]

they should air it on the same day BB6 aired to mark the 10 year anniversary

[Calderyon]

i wonder whats the rush?

[Natalie.]

I'd love that

[JoshBB]

exciting

[Jason.]

they should air it on the same day BB6 aired to mark the 10 year anniversary

Omfg Yeah!
27 May is on a Wednesday.
It'll work great.

If true, I'm glad it's starting earlier this year.
I don't mind early June launches, like BB15.

But I hate it being very late, like BB14 was. BB14 launched in mid - June.

[MB.]

i wonder whats the rush?

It's probably a good move ratings-wise considering how few people watch TV in late July/August, and because I've heard they want another 31-day CBB so it'll allow enough time for that.

[Jason.]

Early May is too early.
I wonder what's the rush.
Is it because Love Island is coming back?

This could either mean two things:
1) Early May launch means that they might have scrapped summer CBB and making normal BB 13 weeks again, ending in early August.

2) Early May launch, gives them time to have a big CBB in August.

[MB.]

(the early May part seems to me like they'll start either the 7th or the 14th, presuming they're doing another two-part launch)

[Jay.]

oh my god, I actually cannot wait :flutter:

[Will.]

If it's early May then maybe they want a break between BB16 and CBB a in the summer.

So if BB16 launches early and May and finishes late July, and then CBB launches late August/early Spetember

[Jason.]

(the early May part seems to me like they'll start either the 7th or the 14th, presuming they're doing another two-part launch)

I swear if they have a two-part launch, I'm turning off.

Isn't 7 May the election.?
I doubt BB will launch during that week.

Friday 15 May sounds plausible.
If this is true.
We should be getting the eye and theme news in the next month or so.

Exciting.

[Cal.]

Yaaassss @ May

[Jason.]

If it's early May then maybe they want a break between BB16 and CBB a in the summer.

So if BB16 launches early and May and finishes late July, and then CBB launches late August/early Spetember

It depends how big they want the break.
Early May seems like too much. Unless they're planning a longer civilian.

Late May, with a two week break would work well.

Launch = Thursday 21st May.
Final = Friday 31st July.
Duration = 72 Days.


CBB Launch = Thursday 13 August
CBB Final = Friday 11 September
Duration = 30 Days.

Gosh almost four months of BB.

I really have high hopes for BB16.

[Glenn.]

Is big blagger even reliable?

[Daniel.]

I prefer early Jjune

[Gstar]

I've heard they want another 31-day CBB so it'll allow enough time for that.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PTVfiqH8u48/VMwenspECdI/AAAAAAAAm3E/9F1BoXNLwXE/s1600/tumblr_ng4ag3AEkL1sud119o2_250.gif

[Jason.]

Is big blagger even reliable?

It seems quiet reliable.

[Glenn.]

It's never launched in early May though.

[Jason.]

Looking forwards to the summer now :cheer2:

BB16
CBB16
Love Island

:worship:

[MB.]

Is big blagger even reliable?

Pretty reliable, yep.

[Jason.]

It's never launched in early May though.

I hope it doesn't start too early in May.
I think a two week gap between Civvy and Celeb is perfectly fine.

A mid to late May launch will work well.

[LukeB]

I'm pretty excited :D

but not here for a 31 day CBB though (Summer CBB = trash)

[Cal.]

It's never launched in early May though.

It had never had a two part launch until 2013 - Channel 5 obviously don't stick to tradition anyway.

[Jason.]

I'm pretty excited :D

but not here for a 31 day CBB though (Summer CBB = trash)

True.

If it was up to me, I would have it like this.

BB16 Launch = Thursday 21st May.
BB16 Final = Friday 21st August.

13 Weeks. Just like good ol' BB7.

That way, it saves money that's usually used for summer CBB, and BB stays on our screens for longer.

But TBH, one 4 week CBB a year in January, and a ten week Civilian is the best overall.

[Jason.]

It had never had a two part launch until 2013 - Channel 5 obviously don't stick to tradition anyway.

Exactly.
Are we forgetting that BB12 launched in September?

[LukeB]

BB12 felt really weird watching it in September - November

[Jason.]

BB12 felt really weird watching it in September - November

I know.
I didn't even watch BB12 much.

But I remember the final being about two days before I'm A Celebrity 2011 started.
That was even weirder.
Having BB so close to IAC, and Christmas..

And the two month gap from BB to CBB, in January.
Usually we were used to waiting about 5 months.

[Cal.]

Big Blagger
‏@bigblaggeruk
Source close to the show reveals #BBUK brought forward to create bigger gap between civilian and celebrity series

[Will.]

Explains why auditions opened quit early this year, think you could apply late last year

[Will.]

Big Blagger
‏@bigblaggeruk
Source close to the show reveals #BBUK brought forward to create bigger gap between civilian and celebrity series

This is good, it allows them to give the house a little refurb and refresh the show a bit. A 4 week gap is good, like CBB 15 finished just over a month ago, feels like 6 months.

[Cal.]

Explains why auditions opened quit early this year, think you could apply late last year

You could apply from BB15's final day couldn't you?

[Will.]

You could apply from BB15's final day couldn't you?

I can't remember, I think you could register but not audition, I think the auditions properly opened in November/December

[Cal.]

So housemates will find out the first or second week of April, that's in a month's time!

[Jason.]

Explains why auditions opened quit early this year, think you could apply late last year

You could apply from BB15's final day couldn't you?

That's always been the case, though.
Hasn't it?

BB15 auditions opened during BB14 final.

Didn't BB9 auditions start in 18 November 2007?

[Will.]

So housemates will find out the first or second week of April, that's in a month's time!

Maybe good Friday? Which is 3rd April 19 days.

[Jason.]

I can't remember, I think you could register but not audition, I think the auditions properly opened in November/December

They opened in Mid - December, I believe.
After I'm A Celebrity finished.

[Will.]

That's always been the case, though.
Hasn't it?

BB15 auditions opened during BB14 final.

Didn't BB9 auditions start in 18 November 2007?

I think you could register interest and they would send an email when they open, not actually audition.

[Jason.]

Maybe good Friday? Which is 3rd April 19 days.

They usually find out around three weeks before the launch.
I would guess mid April. 13 - 20th April.

[Jason.]

I think you could register interest and they would send an email when they open, not actually audition.

I was on BB9's Wikipedia page.

It says auditions were held from 21 November 2007 - 25 January 2008.

[mrmattybeck1]

Personally I think c5 are milking bb too much 3 weeks in January 10 weeks in the summer is about right for me

[Will.]

They usually find out around three weeks before the launch.
I would guess mid April. 13 - 20th April.


Must be amazing to get a call to be a housemate

[Jason.]

Personally I think c5 are milking bb too much 3 weeks in January 10 weeks in the summer is about right for me

I would agree.
4 weeks in January though, instead of 3.

[DanielM787]

Another long celeb version again, here's hoping none quit again

[mrmattybeck1]

Looks like Viacom are making a few changes then to bb

[Jason.]

Looking at the calendar.
Presuming a Thursday or Friday launch this year for BB16.

The possibilities are:

Friday 1st May 2015.
Thursday 7th May 2015.
Friday 8th May 2015.
Thursday 14th May 2015.
Thursday 15th May 2015.

Or if they want to launch a bit later in May :

Wednesday 20th May 2015
Thursday 21st May 2015. - This would be best, TBH.
Friday 22nd May 2015.



I have a feeling this year might be a Wednesday Launch.
Imagine launching 1st May.
That's to April for me.

[DanielM787]

Here's hoping to a bb7 cast this year

[Jason.]

Here's hoping to a bb7 cast this year

Agree.
They're launching it around the same time, so why not.
Haha.

[mrmattybeck1]

They will be a much wider range of ages and personalities going by sources this year

[Will.]

There's going to be a theme, Big Blagger say more soon. Maybe Evil or Mystery theme

[Jason.]

Anyone else have really high hopes for BB16?
I hope it lives up.

Can't judge till we hear the theme.
When I found out BB15 was Power Trip. I knew the series would be bad.

Boy, was I right.

[DanielM787]

oh no just hoping its not crap, hoping we get decent noms this year instead of flipping bloody face to face noms

[Jason.]

An awesome idea for a theme.
Big Brother 2015 - The Knives are out!

http://i44.tinypic.com/54alo8.jpg

Elliebrew's great idea for BB15, which never happened.

[DanielM787]

Omgi love this idea of a theme imagine what the house would be like with this theme

[Jason.]

Omgi love this idea of a theme imagine what the house would be like with this theme

Best of all.
Imagine the graphics for the series.

And how the exterior would look like.
:flutter:

[Cal.]

There's going to be a theme, Big Blagger say more soon. Maybe Evil or Mystery theme

Where did they say that?

[LukeB]

ergg i don't want a theme

[DanielM787]

To be honest I wish there was not a theme, had too many most of them have been terrible

[Cal.]

If there is a theme it'll probably have something to do with money since they raised the prize fund.

[Jason.]

I don't mind a theme for a house, like BB7 and BB8 had.

But a themed series encourages more twists = damp squib.

[DanielM787]

Best of all.
Imagine the graphics for the series.

And how the exterior would look like.
:flutter:

I know, I bet it would look amazing kinda get a bb9 feel with this eye :hehe:

[Cal.]

https://twitter.com/bigblaggeruk/status/577123422741868545

[DanielM787]

Can we not get him as a housemate @xdanielmoorex

[DanielM787]

I don't mind a theme for a house, like BB7 and BB8 had.

But a themed series encourages more twists = damp squib.

Same, just hope the cast is better this year, last years was dire :whistle:

[Jason.]

Same, just hope the cast is better this year, last years was dire :whistle:

And tasks.
BB15 had **** tasks.

BB14 had some really good C4 style tasks, like the Bumble Bee Task.

[DanielM787]

And tasks.
BB15 had **** tasks.

BB14 had some really good C4 style tasks, like the Bumble Bee Task.

Agreed,with bb14 it felt more of a channel 4 series where as bb 15 was just plain awful :sleep:

[Will.]

And tasks.
BB15 had **** tasks.

BB14 had some really good C4 style tasks, like the Bumble Bee Task.

CBB 15 tasks were rubbish, but the drama made up for it.

[DanielM787]

CBB 15 tasks were rubbish, but the drama made up for it.

Couldn't agree with you more :laugh:

[Will.]

Couldn't agree with you more :laugh:

Kind of odd considering the theme bought all new potentials for tasks, they could of had some fun. :laugh:

[DanielM787]

Kind of odd considering the theme bought all new potentials for tasks, they could of had some fun. :laugh:

I know, maybe they would have enjoyed themselves more in there :hehe:

[Will.]

I know, maybe they would have enjoyed themselves more in there :hehe:

lol, imagine if they bought back the X rated task, they would have to offer a support line at the end! :hehe:

[DanielM787]

lol, imagine if they bought back the X rated task, they would have to offer a support line at the end! :hehe:

lol, could you imagine katie Hopkins in that task :joker::hehe:

[DanielM787]

I say get xDanielMooreX in the bb house

[zakman440]

Why they're extending the summer CBB I've no idea, it never rates as well as the winter. They need to hurry up and scrap it!

Oh, and if it's another themed series that isn't back to basics, you can almost guarantee it's going to be another producer manipulated series. Still, I'll keep my fingers crossed that they've learnt their mistakes from Power Trip :fc:

[JohnnyBB]

This is great that mean theyll be a nice wide gap between summer BB and The Summer Celeb BB ��

[Samm]

Uh, I'm mixed on this I don't really know, but I would prefer a gap between Summer CBB

[Jason.]

Why they're extending the summer CBB I've no idea, it never rates as well as the winter. They need to hurry up and scrap it!

Oh, and if it's another themed series that isn't back to basics, you can almost guarantee it's going to be another producer manipulated series. Still, I'll keep my fingers crossed that they've learnt their mistakes from Power Trip :fc:

I don't remember BB14 well.
I remember I loved it, and it was better than BB15.

But was it producer manipulated?
Was BB13 producer manipulated?

I remember BB13 had hardly any twists, as the housemates created the drama themselves.

[MB.]

The only major twist BB13 had was the White Room, and even then all that did was get rid of Conor.

[Jason.]

The only major twist BB13 had was the White Room, and even then all that did was get rid of Conor.

He left with half the money though.
I know Helen get a lot of stick for being the worst winner. But she wasn't as bad as Conor, and she won her money fair and square with a public vote. Despite, the pass to the final.

I really need to watch BB13 again.
I loved it.

The thing is with C5 series, is that they are not memorable, even the good ones.
It's been less than two years, and I've forgotten bits and bobs of BB14.
I think it may be because BB has changed a lot in two years.

I remember CBB13 really well.

[DanielM787]

Any other housemate speculations yet other than Kylie

[Babayaro.]

Late May would be ideal tbh. I'm just excited that we've got some big brother news to talk about

[Jason.]

Late May would be ideal tbh. I'm just excited that we've got some big brother news to talk about

Agree.
I think

Thursday 21st May would be perfect.
It would end on 31st July, lasting ten weeks.

Leaving a full two weeks for summer CBB, instead of two days, like we've had since 2012.

[Rhyl Cream]

Any other housemate speculations yet other than Kylie

The "Wealdstone Raider" was at the London audition plus some old bird from X factor. Most guys seemed to be Essex geezers, most gals buxom to say the least. One woman fast tracked who did beauty contests for a living (organised, as opposed to participant).

[Samm]

The "Wealdstone Raider" was at the London audition plus some old bird from X factor. Most guys seemed to be Essex geezers, most gals buxom to say the least. One woman fast tracked who did beauty contests for a living (organised, as opposed to participant).

I doubt that's true, he was asked for CBB

[Jarrod]

Big Brother is set for a late May launch at the moment. Wednesday May 27th has been looked at.

There has been talk of the series potentially lasting 80 days or less likely, 101 days.

[Samm]

Would be so here for a long series, how do you know? tho

[Jarrod]

Would be so here for a long series, how do you know? tho

The 101 day length is very unlikely because of the Celebrity Big Brother series following it, which bosses are keen on having at 31 days like January.

I have ways, just like Blagger do. It's for my site - Big Brother 24/7.

[andybigbro]

Great I go on holiday in May :idc:

Really looking forward to it starting though! I have high hopes!!

[LukeB]

I want 101 days if they isn't a theme!

[Jarrod]

I want 101 days if they isn't a theme!

At the moment there is a theme being planned for the series.

[Samm]

I don't have a problem with a theme, If it doesn't effect nominations

[Babayaro.]

Big Brother is set for a late May launch at the moment. Wednesday May 27th has been looked at.

There has been talk of the series potentially lasting 80 days or less likely, 101 days.
80 days would be perfect

[Jarrod]

Let's hope we get lots of housemates, and some late entrants again, but no too late into the series unlike last year

By lots, what do you mean? I think 16 is enough.

[DanielM787]

I wonder what the theme is this year

[Jack_]

101 days.

I would cum my pants

When the series used to be 13 weeks I always wished they'd push on one year so we could hear Marcus say 'Day 100', make it happen plz

[LukeB]

I wonder if me and you(jack) with disagree again :fist:

[zakman440]

Would so be here for a 101 day series :flutter:.

[Jason.]

27 May would be fantastic as it would launch ten years after BB6.

What a great way to celebrate BB6 a decade on.

[Will.]

It's meant to be shorter than normal, I thin early May is best as they don't want the launch clashing with BGT live week.

[Daniel.]

Is it 80 at least

[Will.]

Probably not 80, if it's shorter then most likely 55 days?

[Babayaro.]

55 days would be awful

[MB.]

So from what we know at the moment, the series will be somewhere between 55 and 101 days long. That's helpful.

[Rob!]

So from what we know at the moment, the series will be somewhere between 55 and 101 days long. That's helpful.

55 days :umm2:

[Will.]

Well according to us (RealityBox) a source has told us that the series will be shorter than normal.


http://realitybox.co.uk/big-brother-2015-to-launch-in-may-completely-redesigned-house/

[Jarrod]

Well according to us (RealityBox) a source has told us that the series will be shorter than normal.


http://realitybox.co.uk/big-brother-2015-to-launch-in-may-completely-redesigned-house/

I can assure you it won't be shorter.

[Vanessa]

...apparently.

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[Daniel.]

So is it definitely going to be longer Jarrod

[Jarrod]

So is it definitely going to be longer Jarrod

Longer than 55? Absolutely.

[Will.]

Longer than 55? Absolutely.

Is the house change like BB13 to BB14?

[Daniel.]

I mean longer than normal for C5

[Samm]

lmao 55 days is shorter then BB1

[Jarrod]

Is the house change like BB13 to BB14?
The House has been completely ripped down inside and will be rebuilt ahead of the new series.

I mean longer than normal for C5
Potentially. Like I said, 80 days is being thrown around right now. The norm for Big Brother on 5 has been between 64 and 72 days.. so 80 would be longer.

[Samm]

The House has been completely ripped down inside and will be rebuilt ahead of the new series.

:flutter:

[Jarrod]

:flutter:

I know :love: That's the most exciting thing.

[mrmattybeck1]

House ripped apart :dance: :)

[Jason.]

A lot of things seem to be changing, by the sound of it.

Could this mean more live feed too? :cheer2:
Nah, I'm probably dreaming.
:bawling:

[Daniel.]

Just hope for no outside interference

[Jarrod]

A lot of things seem to be changing, by the sound of it.

Could this mean more live feed too? :cheer2:
Nah, I'm probably dreaming.
:bawling:

No extended live feed planned.

[Jason.]

Just hope for no outside interference

No outside interference
Better tasks
Less twists and manipulation

are key.

Live feed would be ideal, but I guess you can have a good series without LF.
I just hope we get more than we did in BB15.
For BB15, we only had an hour live feed for the whole series, and that was after the two launches. Those 9 hours, we were promised... Should be added to this series.

[Jason.]

No extended live feed planned.

You seem to know a lot.
How come?

Do you have any information on the mistakes of BB15, and if they're planning to learn from them?

[Jarrod]

You seem to know a lot.
How come?

Do you have any information on the mistakes of BB15, and if they're planning to learn from them?

I know bits. The live feed bit has actually come from Ben Frow last year. Due to contract hours and costs, they can only broadcast a certain amount of hours of Big Brother, that's why we get so little live feed at the moment.

I don't, we can hope though.

[MB.]

No outside interference
Better tasks
Less twists and manipulation

^ Basically these. I'd like more live feed but I've grown to expect little of it - an hour after each eviction night would do (after all, didn't the post-BOTS live feed beat BOTS in the ratings once during the last CBB or am I making that up?)

[Jason.]

I know bits. The live feed bit has actually come from Ben Frow last year. Due to contract hours and costs, they can only broadcast a certain amount of hours of Big Brother, that's why we get so little live feed at the moment.

I don't, we can hope though.

Am I the only one wondering why they can't afford it?
Is Channel 5 poor?

[Jarrod]

Am I the only one wondering why they can't afford it?
Is Channel 5 poor?

It's a mystery to me too, but that's what we're stuck with I'm afraid.

[LukeB]

last year someone said they made a big mistake with the casting.

i hope they have improved on it.

[Jarrod]

last year someone said they made a big mistake with the casting.

i hope they have improved on it.

The casting was a mistake last year, I agree. Did you see the report on Ched Evans' sister being in the finals stage of auditions? They seem to be going for people with stories or links this year.

http://bigbrother247.co.uk/ched-evans-sister-in-final-stage-of-auditions-for-big-brother-2015/

[Daniel.]

Same as every year then

[Vanessa]

I hope they get some interesting people.

[Jason.]

This has been on the top of my head for years.

Endemol or Channel 5.

I realized Channel 5 gets a lot of stick for how it ruined BB, or how it's not as good as Channel 4.

But are Channel 5 making the mistakes or Endemol.
Are the production team (the people who come up with the ideas) Channel 5 or Endemol?

I always thought Channel 5 was just the broadcaster, and are only in charge of advertising and scheduling.
Am I wrong?

[Jarrod]

This has been on the top of my head for years.

Endemol or Channel 5.

I realized Channel 5 gets a lot of stick for how it ruined BB, or how it's not as good as Channel 4.

But are Channel 5 making the mistakes or Endemol.
Are the production team (the people who come up with the ideas) Channel 5 or Endemol?

I always thought Channel 5 was just the broadcaster, and are only in charge of advertising and scheduling.
Am I wrong?

You're right in some ways. Channel 5 are the ones who decide when Big Brother airs and how they promote it. Endemol are the ones who decide on how the show runs, with influence from Channel 5 bosses.

[Jason.]

You're right in some ways. Channel 5 are the ones who decide when Big Brother airs and how they promote it. Endemol are the ones who decide on how the show runs, with influence from Channel 5 bosses.

So do Endemol decide the twists and tasks and things like that?

[LukeB]

The casting was a mistake last year, I agree. Did you see the report on Ched Evans' sister being in the finals stage of auditions? They seem to be going for people with stories or links this year.

http://bigbrother247.co.uk/ched-evans-sister-in-final-stage-of-auditions-for-big-brother-2015/

I didn't see the full story

but not here for it tbh,only getting to that stage because of who she is? don't know of her but i'm sure they have heard of her brother.

[Rob!]

This means we should get an eye soon! :amazed:

[Will.]

Yeah I know! Maybe good Friday

[BBDodge]

Here's hoping to a bb7 cast this year

George, Bonnie, Dawn, Sam, Susie, Michael, Spiral...

[Glenn.]

Until Channel 5 confirm the date, I'm not getting too excited. Seems fishy to me.

[MB.]

Bonnie, Dawn, Sam, Susie

We can only dream of getting four Channel 5 BB contestants like that.

[Pete.]

Here for a new house

[Udanax]

Susie


:rolleyes:

[Rhyl Cream]

I doubt that's true, he was asked for CBB

If he is a sleb I am the Duke Of Argyll. Could not string a sentence together, "special needs" comes to mind. Never going to be Top table at Oxbridge.

[Maxxie.]

The 101 day length is very unlikely because of the Celebrity Big Brother series following it, which bosses are keen on having at 31 days like January.

I have ways, just like Blagger do. It's for my site - Big Brother 24/7.

They might be amazing though & not have the cbb if the civillian one's going well and keep it going during that time. International versions are quite often over 100 days. May work if it was something like secrets & lies but NOT power trip or bb12.

[JoshBB]

We can only dream of getting four Channel 5 BB contestants like that.

Need another aisleyne tbh :smug:

[Vanessa]

Any rumours about this year theme?

[Strictly Jake]

Ooh may?? Yey!!!!! Not as long to wait :)

[Vanessa]

Just in time for my birthday! :cheer2:

[DanielM787]

Anyone still think that Pammy Rose might get in

[Headie]

Not sure how I feel about this tbh, it might not feel like summer BB if it starts early May, but I'm open to it if it means a longer series

[Jason.]

Not sure how I feel about this tbh, it might not feel like summer BB if it starts early May, but I'm open to it if it means a longer series

I think "early" May is an exaggeration.
I really can't see it launching before or the week of the Election, which is on 7th May.

Late May Launch would be great. Reminiscent of the C4 days.
It would work really well if they did it like this:

BB16 Launch = Thursday 21st May.
BB16 Final = Friday 31st July.
Duration = 72 Days.

CBB16 Launch = Thursday 13 August
CBB15 Final = Friday 11 September
Duration = 30 Days.

This is why, I should work for Channel 5. :joker:
This ensures a long two week break in between the civilian and celebrity series. Much better than the 2-3 days, we've been getting since 2012.
Although, why they continue with summer CBB, is beyond me. If they're that desperate for BB to be on our screens for longer during the summer. Why not just extend the civilian series to 13 weeks?
Saves money, and time, TBH, whilst ensuring BB will on TV longer.

[Samm]

I think it'll launch the 21st as well, and finish maybe early August that's about 11/12 weeks so you've also got a longer series, then CBB can launch around the 21st carrying on through September

[Jason.]

I think it'll launch the 21st as well, and finish maybe early August that's about 11/12 weeks so you've also got a longer series, then CBB can launch around the 21st carrying on through September

21st May would be ideal.

I would love if they scrapped the summer CBB, and just had a 13 week civilian series, instead.

Thursday 21st May - Friday 21st August = BB16
Duration = 93 Days (Like BB7).

[Jarrod]

21st May would be ideal.

I would love if they scrapped the summer CBB, and just had a 13 week civilian series, instead.

Thursday 21st May - Friday 21st August = BB16
Duration = 93 Days (Like BB7).

The 21st is my birthday and I'm supposed to be going to Cardiff.. I can't miss launch night. I have a website to run! :suspect:

It's looking like the last week of May.

[Jason.]

The 21st is my birthday and I'm supposed to be going to Cardiff.. I can't miss launch night. I have a website to run! :suspect:

It's looking like the last week of May.

I don't give a shet about your 2007 website!

:joker:

[Beastie]

I would like a May launch. Then I think after the series ends there should be at least a few weeks break until the celeb series. I think the winner should get talked about more and go on shows like the Wright Stuff because if the celeb one starts straight after no one will give a **** about anyone from the civilian series. I would love to see a civilian make some sort of media career. Someone who is good at talking/funny! x

[Beastie]

I am all for better housemates. Don't put in someone who's only interesting fact is.. "I have had a boob job" "I have slept with over 1000 people". I don't give a ****!!

Normal people please... like I said before.. there are plenty of stunning people who work in working class jobs who don't flash their tits everywhere!!!

It's a shame I didn't get a call back.. but I suppose I am better off going on the show next year.

I need to stay in my job until at least December and then I get a chunk of money from shares I have invested in :D

[DigitalSid]

BBSpy now also claiming this. Based on their article the civillian series would start first full week of May, 6 weeks from now, so the build up would start in as soon as 2 weeks.

[Will.]

I know the day it launches, it's very early May

[Jason.]

I know the day it launches, it's very early May

I bet it's Friday 1st May 2015.

If true, I'm annoyed it's starting THAT EARLY in May. Anything before 14-15 May is too early, IMO.
I genuinely think Mid-May is the best way to go.

Why not Thursday 21st May, lasting till End of July.
Then a two week break for CBB in between.
Jesus, how long are they planning to milk that cow?

[Will.]

I bet it's Friday 1st May 2015.

If true, I'm annoyed it's starting THAT EARLY in May. Anything before 14-15 May is too early, IMO.
I genuinely think Mid-May is the best way to go.

Why not Thursday 21st May, lasting till End of July.
Then a two week break for CBB in between.
Jesus, how long are they planning to milk that cow?

No it's not the 1st a little later, way before the 14-15.

[Daniel.]

Can you PM me the date please Will

[Headie]

I know the day it launches, it's very early May

How would you know this :suspect:

[Jason.]

No it's not the 1st a little later, way before the 14-15.

Tuesday 5th May.

How do you know?

[Jay_Roberts441]

Going by the BBSpy article and what Willbrick1999 is saying I think we may have a schedule like:

BB16 Launch = Tuesday 5 May OR Wednesday 6 May
BB16 Final = Friday 17 July
Duration = 73/74 Days

Would have said Thursday 7 May lasting 72 days (same as BB15) but that night will be dominated by the election results, I doubt Channel 5 will launch that night so BB16 could be a day or two longer than BB15.

BREAK = 26 Days

CBB16 Launch = Wednesday 12 August
CBB16 Final = Friday 11 September
Duration = 31 Days

@Willbrick1999 could you PM me the start date you have please?

[Jason.]

Going by the BBSpy article and what Willbrick1999 is saying I think we may have a schedule like:

BB16 Launch = Tuesday 5 May OR Wednesday 6 May
BB16 Final = Friday 17 July
Duration = 73/74 Days

Would have said Thursday 7 May lasting 72 days (same as BB15) but that night will be dominated by the election results, I doubt Channel 5 will launch that night so BB16 could be a day or two longer than BB15.

BREAK = 26 Days

CBB16 Launch = Wednesday 12 August
CBB16 Final = Friday 11 September
Duration = 31 Days

@Willbrick1999 could you PM me the start date you have please?

Not keen on the extremely early May start.
I think launching the week of the elections will dent ratings.

I'd prefer a Mid-May launch, instead.
Why not 13th May?

Guess we'll have to wait, and see what's confirmed.

If true, we have about 6 weeks till BB starts.
Weird, as CBB15 finished about 6 weeks ago.

How March has gone quick.
We should be getting some news about BB, next Friday, by the latest.

[Jay_Roberts441]

It's the "Early-May" certainty of BBSpy thats making me 99% sure BB16 will launch before the 11th May, because to me Early = (1st-10th), Mid = (11th-20th) and Late = (21st-30th/31st).

[Rob!]

They're surely going to try and avoid BGT though?

[Will.]

We should get the eye any time now, because last year we got the eye late April/early May and this year its launching a month early so late March/early April

[Jason.]

I wish it would launch on Wednesday 20th May.

Can't wait to see the new house.
Excited.

[Jarrod]

We should get the eye any time now, because last year we got the eye late April/early May and this year its launching a month early so late March/early April

Last year, we got the eye on May 9th with launch on June 5th. If the series is launching late May - we should get the eye at the end of April.

[Jason.]

Last year, we got the eye on May 9th with launch on June 5th. If the series is launching late May - we should get the eye at the end of April.

If we don't get anything by next week, I doubt it'll start before the 7th of May.
Unless they're keeping things late.

[Jarrod]

If we don't get anything by next week, I doubt it'll start before the 7th of May.
Unless they're keeping things late.

It's not starting before May 7th.

[Jason.]

It's not starting before May 7th.

Someone told me it was starting on 6th.
Has it been changed to a later date?

[Jay_Roberts441]

It's not starting before May 7th.

I've also been told by someone that it's the 6 May.

[Jack.]

As long as it's not Friday the 8th of I'll be happy because I don't want to miss the launch :laugh:

[Strictly Jake]

So has anyone got any idea when we will see the eye???

[MattHooper]

So has anyone got any idea when we will see the eye???

I'm going for 8th April

[emmetmcl]

The sooner the better in my opinion.

However, as others have said, and something I never even thought of; the election.
Surely that pretty much rules that week out, and possibly even the beginning of the following week, as David or Ed will have to go cap in hand to Nicola Sturgeon :P

Anyway, "early-May" to me is the first half of the month; so I could see it being Thursday 14th May, as they'll probably do another split-launch :(

[Jason.]

The sooner the better in my opinion.

However, as others have said, and something I never even thought of; the election.
Surely that pretty much rules that week out, and possibly even the beginning of the following week, as David or Ed will have to go cap in hand to Nicola Sturgeon :P

Anyway, "early-May" to me is the first half of the month; so I could see it being Thursday 14th May, as they'll probably do another split-launch :(

I've heard it's starting later than the 6th, as there is construction delay issues at the house. So I think the third week of May sounds plausible.
Plus, I've always thought the 6th May Launch was a bad idea. Not only will it be competing with BGT, but the general election will tamper the ratings of the first highlights show.
So, the first few days of the show won't rate very well.
6th sounds very very early too, I know they want a month break between CBB, but even a 2 or 3 week break would do, in between both series. Plus, if it launches on 6th, that means it will finish on 17th July. :shocked:

I think it'll launch on 13-15th May. I have a feeling this year will be a Wednesday launch, like BB8 or CBB15.

So it could work out like this:

BB16 LAUNCH - WEDNESDAY 13TH MAY 2015
BB16 FINAL - FRIDAY 24TH JULY 2015
DURATION = 73 DAYS

3 WEEK BREAK

CBB16 LAUNCH - THURSDAY 13TH AUGUST 2015
CBB16 FINAL - FRIDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER 2015
DURATION = 30 DAYS

[Jamesy]

I've heard it's starting later than the 6th, as there is construction delay issues at the house. So I think the third week of May sounds plausible.
Plus, I've always thought the 6th May Launch was a bad idea. Not only will it be competing with BGT, but the general election will tamper the ratings of the first highlights show.
So, the first few days of the show won't rate very well.
6th sounds very very early too, I know they want a month break between CBB, but even a 2 or 3 week break would do, in between both series. Plus, if it launches on 6th, that means it will finish on 17th July. :shocked:

I think it'll launch on 13-15th May. I have a feeling this year will be a Wednesday launch, like BB8 or CBB15.

So it could work out like this:

BB16 LAUNCH - WEDNESDAY 13TH MAY 2015
BB16 FINAL - FRIDAY 24TH JULY 2015
DURATION = 73 DAYS

3 WEEK BREAK

CBB16 LAUNCH - THURSDAY 13TH AUGUST 2015
CBB16 FINAL - FRIDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER 2015
DURATION = 30 DAYS

Agree with this. Those are the most realistic dates, especially the start date of BB16, since 13th-15th May would not clash with the elections or BGT's live shows week.

[MB.]

(BB11 started on a Wednesday too, didn't it?)

[Vanessa]

This will keep my mind nice and busy. These days i'm thinking too much.

[Jason.]

(BB11 started on a Wednesday too, didn't it?)

Yes.
You didn't expect me to remember BB11, did you? :shocked:

CBB5 did too.

[Will.]

CBB15 started on a Wednesday

[Jason.]

CBB15 started on a Wednesday

If you look at my post, I mentioned that.

Hope you had a great Birthday, BTW.

[Will.]

If you look at my post, I mentioned that.

Hope you had a great Birthday, BTW.

oh yeah sorry didnt read all of it! It was great thank you!

[MB.]

A list of starting days because I've got access to Wikipedia and nothing better to do:

BB1 - Tuesday
BB2 - Friday
BB3 - Friday
BB4 - Friday
BB5 - Friday
BB6 - Friday
BB7 - Thursday
BB8 - Wednesday
BB9 - Thursday
BB10 - Thursday
BB11 - Wednesday
BB12 - Friday
BB13 - Tuesday
BB14 - Thursday
BB15 - Thursday

[Jason.]

A list of starting days because I've got access to Wikipedia and nothing better to do:

BB1 - Tuesday
BB2 - Friday
BB3 - Friday
BB4 - Friday
BB5 - Friday
BB6 - Friday
BB7 - Thursday
BB8 - Wednesday
BB9 - Thursday
BB10 - Thursday
BB11 - Wednesday
BB12 - Friday
BB13 - Tuesday
BB14 - Thursday
BB15 - Thursday

BB13 launching on a Tuesday. :nono:

Anything before Wednesday is too early in the week, and gives them time for an eviction on the Friday of the same week, which is too early. BB13 made that mistake when they had that Day 3 eviction.

Irrelevant.
But, I really liked CBB7's Sunday launch, so I wouldn't mind CBB17 launching on Sunday 3rd January 2016, as the dates are the same.

[Vanessa]

I've also been told by someone that it's the 6 May.

:amazed:

[Will.]

CBB17 launching on a Sunday would be great for the ratings.

[Jason.]

CBB17 launching on a Sunday would be great for the ratings.

Yes. And it's winter too, so more people would likely stay at home. Also, more likely people don't go back to work the following week, and people won't have school, so staying up late isn't an issue.

They could promote over Christmas season.

[waterhog]

all this talk on start dates is getting me all excited.

[Strictly Jake]

I'm going for May 14th!

[MB.]

585880075461066752

This is either very much unrelated or very much related. :suspect:

[Jack_]

omg wet

[Jake.]

please

[Cherie]

Can't wait now

[Vanessa]

:banana:

[Cherie]

On season Vanessa :fan:

[Vanessa]

On season Vanessa :fan:

Ready for battle? :laugh:

http://media.giphy.com/media/7N0dxx0I8rxZe/giphy.gif

[Phillip!]

I guess if it's released now it'll be a early May launch

[Jason.]

We should be getting the eye or at least something new by this Friday, if the early May launch is true.

If it starts in Mid-May, then we'll have to wait till next week.

[Cherie]

Ready for battle? :laugh:

http://media.giphy.com/media/7N0dxx0I8rxZe/giphy.gif

Let the madness return :laugh:

[Marsh.]

Ready to rip Kizzy's wig clean off :drool:

[Vanessa]

:joker: i love on season. it's such a battleground in here.

[Cherie]

Ready to rip Kizzy's wig clean off :drool:

:clap1:

[Will.]

Eye spy with my little eye, something beginning with...

[Jason.]

Eye spy with my little eye, something beginning with...

Could this hint a mystery theme for BB16?

[Jamesy]

All for this place getting bloody in a month

http://media2.popsugar-assets.com/files/2014/04/10/024/n/1922283/748b233e5e51af64_buffy-the-vampire-slayer-gifs-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-23448026-370-212.xxxlarge/i/Buffy-can-fight-she-does-hard-work-ready-demons.gif

[Jamesy]

Also yay if we get the eye soon. Seems so early to be seeing anything to do with BB!

[Will.]

Something beginging with M

[JoshBB]

Something beginging with M

Myself?

[Will.]

The eye will be here anytime now, Big Blagger have just tweeted:

@bigblaggeruk: Keep an eye out for the new #BBUK eye in the next few days / weeks. First person to tweet with #eyespy wins a prize! http://t.co/7Bhh9rdr9g

[Will.]

Myself?

I don't actully know, it's a Mystery

[Jase.]

"#BBUK eye in the next few days/weeks."

In other news, the Pope is Catholic.

[Will.]

"#BBUK eye in the next few days/weeks."

In other news, the Pope is Catholic.

They've said there will be news about Bb16 later this week or early next week.

[Marsh.]

Could this hint a mystery theme for BB16?

Or maybe they've seen or are expecting to see this year's "eye" logo soon? :laugh:

[Will.]

Or maybe they've seen or are expecting to see this year's "eye" logo soon? :laugh:

They seem to know quite a lot if inside info, so maybe they have seen it, but there's been no press packs as of yet. :laugh:

[emmetmcl]

"#BBUK eye in the next few days/weeks."

In other news, the Pope is Catholic.

And protects child rapists from prosecution.

[Will.]

Nothing on The Star front page tomorrow in relation to Bab, but then they don't normally put BB front page if it's just the eye?

[emmetmcl]

Nothing on The Star front page tomorrow in relation to Bab, but then they don't normally put BB front page if it's just the eye?

They usually have it up in the right corner as far as I know, or they make up some story to go with it.

I don't think we'll be getting anything tonight, or for the next few weeks; if we were sites would hinted strongly.

[andybigbro]

Looking forward to it!

Wish it was a June start though as I have exams in May and I go on holiday at the end of May so June would be perfect for me :sad:

[Jarrod]

Nothing is coming this week.

[Jason.]

BB15's eye was revealed on 9th May, which was four weeks before the series launched (5th June).

Due to construction issues at the house, I don't think BB16 will launch on 6th May. I think the week after - I'm going with 13th May.
So, we should get the eye next Friday (17th April), by the latest.

If it does launch on 13th May, we should get the house pictures sometime after the election. My guess would be around 10/11th May.

[Will.]

I'm guessing Friday or Monday/Tuesday