CBB over CIVILIAN anyday....this is unwatchable

[elliebrew]

Civilian has fallen sooooooo far from grace that i think its unsalvageable.

They treat the long term fans (of 16 years) disgracefully yet pander to the fair-weather twitter followers who are granted their MTV style casting.

Teenagers now control this mess of a format. And Producers are facilitating it.

Casting directly from modelling agencies (Jale revealed that there were only two from her series that actually auditioned normally, the rest where cast from agencies)

TOWIE, Chelsea, Geordie Shore, Love island.

All obsessed with stupid, good looking people, shagging each other, having fake romances and fighting.

THAT is what our beloved civilian BB has become. Another scripted drama.

We now no longer have to contend with 1 or two showmances a series, they're trying to get them ALL having showmances.

I no longer trust the people in charge to deliver 'reality' TV.

Its abysmal

At least with Celebrity Big Brother theres a chance to have some normal looking, normal sounding people in there. Because they're cast for their name and not their face/6 pack.

[Jake.]

I thought you didn't like people being negative over BB?

I'm much prefering this than the last 3 years so far, I hope they keep it up?

[JPG2502]

well yeah C5 do CBB far better than civilian.

[Smithy]

Honestly I prefer CBB because even though the housemates might be Z listers they're not all complete fake wannabes

[Drew.]

I thought you didn't like people being negative over BB?

I'm much prefering this than the last 3 years so far, I hope they keep it up?

This

[Braden]

I think this is the strongest start there's been to a C5 series tbh. The MTV-style casting is to be expect because of Viacom and the direction C5 has taken the show, but I think the twist itself is working quite well so far.

[MB.]

You sure do have something against teenagers huh

[Daniel.]

It's the best since 14

[Samm]

This series has been amazing so far so.. no

[rionablue]

Civilian has fallen sooooooo far from grace that i think its unsalvageable.

They treat the long term fans (of 16 years) disgracefully yet pander to the fair-weather twitter followers who are granted their MTV style casting.

Teenagers now control this mess of a format. And Producers are facilitating it.

Casting directly from modelling agencies (Jale revealed that there were only two from her series that actually auditioned normally, the rest where cast from agencies)

TOWIE, Chelsea, Geordie Shore, Love island.

All obsessed with stupid, good looking people, shagging each other, having fake romances and fighting.

THAT is what our beloved civilian BB has become. Another scripted drama.

We now no longer have to contend with 1 or two showmances a series, they're trying to get them ALL having showmances.

I no longer trust the people in charge to deliver 'reality' TV.

Its abysmal

At least with Celebrity Big Brother theres a chance to have some normal looking, normal sounding people in there. Because they're cast for their name and not their face/6 pack.

I ALWAYS prefer Civilian mainly because sometimes the so called celebrity line ups make me want to puke

[chuff me dizzy]

Civilian has fallen sooooooo far from grace that i think its unsalvageable.

They treat the long term fans (of 16 years) disgracefully yet pander to the fair-weather twitter followers who are granted their MTV style casting.

Teenagers now control this mess of a format. And Producers are facilitating it.

Casting directly from modelling agencies (Jale revealed that there were only two from her series that actually auditioned normally, the rest where cast from agencies)

TOWIE, Chelsea, Geordie Shore, Love island.

All obsessed with stupid, good looking people, shagging each other, having fake romances and fighting.

THAT is what our beloved civilian BB has become. Another scripted drama.

We now no longer have to contend with 1 or two showmances a series, they're trying to get them ALL having showmances.

I no longer trust the people in charge to deliver 'reality' TV.

Its abysmal

At least with Celebrity Big Brother theres a chance to have some normal looking, normal sounding people in there. Because they're cast for their name and not their face/6 pack.

This isn't even CIVILIAN BB it a mock up of CBB

[Black Dagger]

Well I'm really enjoying it and the majority of C5 CBB's are overrated trash :clap1:

[alex_front2]

BB is now Love Island #2

[Cal.]

It's been amazing so far though?

[elliebrew]

It's been amazing so far though?

Nope its been repellent.

[elliebrew]

I avoid these types of people like the plague in my life, why would i want to watch them on TV for 10 weeks?

Give me ordinary people with interesting stories any day

[Vanessa]

I think it's brilliant and that's thanks to the diverse cast. So many different and strong personalities. We still have people who do nothing all day and they're the ones we need to evict.

[elliebrew]

I think it's brilliant and that's thanks to the diverse cast. So many different and strong personalities. We still have people who do nothing all day and they're the ones we need to evict.


:joker: :joker: :joker:

You can't be serious. They all the same ****ing person.

[Black Dagger]

Barbara from Greggs can stay at home and continue to make her pasties, thinking she can get 10 weeks off so she can tell her stories about her 17 cats.

[Mystic Mock]

Ch5 want people to prefer CBB as they can actually cast TOWIE people on that programme.

[ebandit]

as chuff stated...every aspect of this season looks like CBB

Mark L

[Vanessa]

:joker: :joker: :joker:

You can't be serious. They all the same ****ing person.

There are a lot of fiery people in there. Even the other House has a great cast.

[Vanessa]

jIt's been amazing so far though?

Yes, I knew this lot would clash. And just wait if Natalie gets in the main House. She's so argumentative :joker:

[elliebrew]

There are a lot of fiery people in there. Even the other House has a great cast.

fiery yes, Diverse no!

[chuff me dizzy]

I avoid these types of people like the plague in my life, why would i want to watch them on TV for 10 weeks?

Give me ordinary people with interesting stories any day

:clap1:

[Greg!]

This is a really good series and it could take over BB13 and 14 if it continues like this. Honestly sick of the constant moaning about the lack of "normal" people. Last time they tried to make a series with normal people we got BB4

[Vanessa]

fiery yes, Diverse no!

It's only day three and both Houses are kicking off already. Love it!

[Mystic Mock]

This is a really good series and it could take over BB13 and 14 if it continues like this. Honestly sick of the constant moaning about the lack of "normal" people. Last time they tried to make a series with normal people we got BB4

Tbh this is looking set to be the worst Civilian BB yet as this is all that's been happening in the episodes so far.

1. Natalie has an issue with somebody
2. Andrew does some game talk in the Diary Room
3. Ryan's being loud hoping that it makes people find him funny
4. Laura and Marco play out their disgusting Showmance
5. Jackson's doing the Pete Bennett hippy route
6. The Housemates talk about how gorgeous Alex is
7. They'll put the camera on Hughie a lot despite not saying anything of importance

Not to mention that most of the "main" Housemates have hardly been shown yet.

[Greg!]

Tbh this is looking set to be the worst Civilian BB yet

Sure Jan

[Mystic Mock]

It's only day three and both Houses are kicking off already. Love it!

I find that Ch5 cast all wrong imo.

The best BB's on Ch4 (as sick as it sounds) used to be really good at making the series look like these people were gonna be dull for the first few days, then by the end of the week tension would rise a bit, and then going into week 2 onwards Ch4 would encourage it to get more and more tense between Housemates by slowly breaking them down.

Ch5 BB is like watching a really Chavy episode of Eastenders.

[Mystic Mock]

Sure Jan

Well if you're a Showmance lover then this season is for you, but it's certainly not for me unless they change direction on the highlights.:joker:

[Greg!]

I find that Ch5 cast all wrong imo.

The best BB's on Ch4 (as sick as it sounds) used to be really good at making the series look like these people were gonna be dull for the first few days, then by the end of the week tension would rise a bit, and then going into week 2 onwards Ch4 would encourage it to get more and more tense between Housemates by slowly breaking them down.

Ch5 BB is like watching a really Chavy episode of Eastenders.

The best C4 series are considered 5, 6, and 7 and they were arguing with eachother within days (or on the first night in the case of 6)

[Mystic Mock]

The best C4 series are considered 5, 6, and 7 and they were arguing with eachother within days (or on the first night in the case of 6)

BB5 was very slow at first imo with only Kitten really getting off the ground in a big way.

BB6 Admittedly was a rare breed, but I think it came off a lot better than this current BB because it felt less like watching a Soap Opera.

And BB7 was the first step to this hellish Ch5 times imo anyway so I'm with the fans that prefer BB3 to it.

[elliebrew]

9 and 5 are the best civilian series. Nothing since has even come close

[Lostie!]

I'm loving this series so far from a purely entertainment perspective. They'll probably screw it up in a week or two but for now it's brilliant.

[Vanessa]

I'm loving this series so far from a purely entertainment perspective. They'll probably screw it up in a week or two but for now it's brilliant.

Day Three and Fight Night already :laugh:well sort of. Brilliant!

[ThatsMyUserName]

Honestly I prefer CBB because even though the housemates might be Z listers they're not all complete fake wannabes

That's the problem with civilian BB... they are no longer civilians. So many of them have celebrity connections. I want proper civilians with no fame hungry past to enter the house.

[wendywillow]

That's the problem with civilian BB... they are no longer civilians. So many of them have celebrity connections. I want proper civilians with no fame hungry past to enter the house.


I think the producers know if they cast 'regular people' they'd be left with some old biddies exchanging recipes and be cancelled. they need attractive show offs for ratings, otherwise we'd be left with no show