Big Brother auditions turn into a damp squib

[Red Moon]

Big Brother auditions turn into a damp squibBIG Brother Nine is set to be a damp squib as Wales’ wannabes stayed away from auditions in Cardiff.

By 11.30am just 179 people had bothered to get out of bed to brave the wind and rain for the chance to appear in next year’s show.

In January, contestants for Big Brother Eight queued for as long as nine hours.

This year only the truly desperate made their way to the Millennium Stadium. Not even the chance to meet Big Brother Seven runner-up Glyn Wise tempted candidates to the capital.

Yesterday, producers Endemol demanded potential contestants’ surnames were not revealed in the Press, saying they would not be allowed on the show if they were.

Marcus, 36, from Gloucester, who manages a branch of home furnishing store Dunelm Mill, said: “Cardiff is usually packed and you are queuing for hours. I’ve never been to an audition where I have been this close to the front of the queue.”

Porthcawl hairdresser and mum-of-two Melanie said: “I’ve watched the show since the very first programme.”
Source: icWales (http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/wales-news/2007/12/09/big-brother-auditions-turn-into-a-damp-squib-91466-20223617/)

[Jackie]

Oh what a shame they weren't even tempted by Glyn:joker:

[Stu]

Were they expecting Glyn to draw crowds?

[KKBL]

this is a real shame i bet only the wannabe's showed up.

[Spike]

Only 179 people turned up, I can now see BB9 being a disastor.

[Loukas]

i dont think it will be becuase it was wet and windy i dont blame them i cant see people line up to do that

[krissybabe06]

well the less the merrier because i really want on so that means i have a chance:laugh:

[Loukas]

Originally posted by krissybabe06
well the less the merrier because i really want on so that means i have a chance:laugh:

COOL! good luck ;)

[krissybabe06]

aw thanks doubletrouble, you not going for it?x

[Loukas]

Originally posted by krissybabe06
aw thanks doubletrouble, you not going for it?x

i would babe but im 14 lmao! :joker:

where did you audition?


wales dident go down a treat but Manchester did :D

http://www.thisisbigbrother.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10504/20070945534121f5fbdd9np6.jpg

http://www.thisisbigbrother.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10504/20070851491721f5fbf37hu1.jpg

[krissybabe06]

aww bless you, im going to newcastle in jan.

i know not many people audition now do they i wonder why that is? LOL

[Loukas]

Originally posted by krissybabe06
aww bless you, Im going to newcastle in jan.

i know not many people audition now do they i wonder why that is? LOL

BEST of luck hope you get in!!!

[krissybabe06]

aw thanks. i know lol i really want in me like, hows you double trouble, you alright?xxxxx

[Loukas]

im good thanks i just u2ued you so we dont have to talk in this convo lol

[krissybabe06]

cool okx

[dudul]

hey Kriisybabe... im goin to the audition in january too... and i really wanna get in... we should start our own mini big brother revolution. we should fight lol and then we might get in (a fake fight tho) ha!

[krissybabe06]

lol dudul hey u2u me with youre msn address!

[Chri$]

I would have gone If I was Older

I hope we get 1 or 2 Welsh ppl in

:cheer:

[dudul]

eh? sorry didnt really understand that lol?

[krissybabe06]

oo right dudul lol! i mean do you have msn messenger ?xx

[dudul]

yeah i do... how do i send it privately lol... dont want everyone adding me lol

[krissybabe06]

right ive sent you a message, on the top right hand side of the page you will see you have 1 u2u message, click on that

[krissybabe06]

and then add me x

[12bigbrother12]

Thats what you get when you dont advertise it!

[Luthien]

im sure its not reli a problem
only 16 or so people are gonna get in anyways
and if they had a good turnout in Manchester then theyre doing ok :D

[podge2007]

Part of the reason why there is such a low turnout is because of the timing. Having auditions before christmas was madness as a lot of people are doing exams, planning holidays, shopping and just simply don't have the time to audition. The auditions were not as widely advertised as they usually are.

[Lauren]

Originally posted by podge2007
Part of the reason why there is such a low turnout is because of the timing. Having auditions before christmas was madness as a lot of people are doing exams, planning holidays, shopping and just simply don't have the time to audition. The auditions were not as widely advertised as they usually are.

Doing exams?

The majority of people auditioning for BB don't need to worry about exams.

[CassetteFinger]

Anyone that goes on bb now is a wannabe.

[podge2007]

Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by podge2007
Part of the reason why there is such a low turnout is because of the timing. Having auditions before christmas was madness as a lot of people are doing exams, planning holidays, shopping and just simply don't have the time to audition. The auditions were not as widely advertised as they usually are.

Doing exams?

The majority of people auditioning for BB don't need to worry about exams.

Actually if you look at previous series there have been a lot of students in the house: Shell and Stuart BB5, Glyn and Michael BB7 and Sam and Amanda BB8