surely not. you watch some launch nights, most of the HM's seem genuinely in awe of the house, like they are seeing it for the first time.

With this in mind, reckon they'll finish up the final list of HM's before CBB airs? I mean, if they don't, the HM's will all have seen the house in advance anyway. Having said that, 4 weeks is a long time for them to be taken into hiding.

what you reckon?

Jonty was in hiding for 4 weeks before BB8, then was sent back as being on "standby" and eventually went in regardless.

I doubt they care about them seeing the house (Aisleyne and Sam were both in the trial run for BB7 before going in the real series that year) but they won't want the housemates seeing any twist rumours. I'd assume they'll take 20-25 into hiding with a rough cast in mind then tweak it based on how CBB is received.

PMSL. Now I'm no fan of Daniel, but coming from someone who just joined...... with 4 posts under their belt, who joined a mere 4 days ago - telling someone else to get off this forum....



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Welcome to the forum. Few things you might want to get a hold off.... lack of text speak for starters.

Also: insulting members isn't really the best way forward ! ;)

But aren't they usually trial housemates for other series? Like there's hardly any that trialled before there own series. I know some BB7 housemates trialled the house before BB6.

This would give me hope IF it turns out they use that as a reason to put you into the BB house.
It appears we are getting 5's version of 'camp summer teen party' but so many fans have been asking for people closer to your personality.

Basically the kind who genuinely wants to test themselves, experience the challenge and just see if they could take on the 'paradigm shift',
but,
not interested in the 'fame chase' or 'showing something' to audiences (or agents, bookers etc).

But I'd say this is encouraging IF it was considered a + by casting.
Sadly,
It may be they were giving you reasons why you (ultimately) will NOT be chosen.
Because, in fact, they WANT to find the ones who show up big in the 'fame seeker' category.

The phase you described is more than 'Top 1/3rd'. Its has been, in the past, as little as the last few hundred people.
then,
(based on previous seasons) they will wait a week or more (so don't be surprised at that time lapse),
and,
then they will actually do this all over again.
The second time they will, essentially, be testing you. To see if you will quit.
They may have been doing this, in part, already,
however,
the next time they will go as far to call you in and inform you that the tests show it will be too much for you. You would be better to quit.
They may even tell you the tests prove you will quit and that you (somehow secretly inside) actually DO want to quit.
You get the idea. If you DO want to carry on then you just defy them and refuse to accept quitting.

*This is going by some good sources (as in people who you have seen in the BB house) but on some previous seasons and experiences.

I'm not sure if this is really what 5 is doing this time around so just take that for what its worth.
(haven't read whole thread so maybe you already got through i don't know. I just like to type)

Hi ElProximo

Good info.. one of the therapists told me Big Brother wasnt for me. I argued against it and told her why i thought it was for me. So it may be they have already done that?

Its been two weeks to the day since my psyche evaluation. I havnt heard from them since last wednesday, they text me chasing up my police check.

If they don't call me today, i consider myself out. Two weeks is long enough to know if you want to pursue someone or not.

What do you think? :)

BB works in mysterious ways - as we don't know when people are going into hiding, I wouldn't give up fully as you've gone through all the formal stages and its much less regimented at this stage. Then again, I wouldn't let it jeopardise your holiday plans; better you guarantee yourself a great summer than risk it.

PS: Jon Tickle's interview experiences might be worth reading since he's written a lot about how the psychs told him he was nothing like the typical contestant.

Someguy, manwholaughs. I assure you both!! You are still in.

Manwholaughs - can you link me to any Jon Tickle stuff? I've completley scoured the net the past month for all BB audition related material and I thought i'd completley run dry.

Frost - can you please elaborate? sounds interesting.

Here's the only one I can find now: http://www.rabid.oneuk.com/jonmail.html
(am sure I read more the first time I auditioned and it was all more strange and exciting!)

Interesting read. Seems all I really missed out on was a day in the life session. Oh well :)

That bigbrotherauditions page is not up anymore. When all them applicants on facebook were posting loads of comments. I bet some of them have been chosen.

I hope someguy gets on. We need people who the producers say "we have never had anyone like you before" etc..

We need a massive, diverse, group of housemates.

Fame hungry?? EVERYONE is bloody fame hungry!! I bet even a small percentage of someguy wouldn't mind a piece of the fame cake??

I don't care about all this fame ***** bull****. Someone like Josie Gibson doesn't deserve fame though. She is boring and sat on her fat arse for 11 weeks in BB11 and did NOTHING. Disgusting. I wish Corin won and rather have her plastered boobs in my face rather than Josie's drivel. Corin was a fame ***** but she was bloody entertaining. Unlike Sophie from BB10 who is also a model like type like Corin but who did bugger all....

Like I said before we need strong, opinionated, carefree housemates!! Fame *****s like Bex from BB9 who was wild and outrageous, an articulate Derek type like from BB6. Manipulative types like Makosi BB6. I want to see a comic book geek, a farmer, an icecream van driver. Someone who can talk like 4 different languages. Housemates from all different races and cultures. No boring farts! They went back to basics in BB11 and the majority were boring.

I suppose age doesn't really matter. I just hope there is a good, strong cast! :(

Maybe put a few people who have just finished Uni.. and they want to spend their summer in the BB house? Maybe some people who have travelled who have life stories to tell?

Maybe the odd person who has only lived in obscurity all their life and is now thrusted in the limelight for their time to "shine".

I just hope there is a bloody VOTE TO SAVE!

I really hope someguy gets on. Hang in there someguy! Don't book a holiday yet!! Do that later on in the year.

I hope Daniel Lewis and Jay Frost don't get on though. Jay Frost reminds me of JJ from BB11 and Daniel reminds me of a mild Nathan from BB11.

I have also heard a lot of "boyband" type boys have gone through. I hope not. We don't want housemates being picked because of their "looks".

Im much fitter than Nathan.

Maybe a bit. But meh.. we need another gay. Sorry.

*Hopes for Vinnie Cooke or Joshwa Plastic*

I am a Gay

I know you are gay. But there are better gays in the village.

Move over. ;)

I know a guy who had his psychological tests and has been through every audition, I asked him the other day if he's got in and all he said was its "good news" but wouldnt expand on that.. maybe he's still in the process?

Thats an interesting read. good find :thumbs:

:joker: So reminded me of Little Britain.

Thooomas, will you ask him if he heard anything AFTER the psychological test? If people have been contacted since, id rather know so I can lay the issue to rest...

It was only by text, I asked him if he's got in and he said it was good news. So I assume he's got in or BB are still contacting him. If he disappears off the radar a week before BB starts I'll give you his name, but nothing more, I want see someone I know in there ;)

Not long to go now folks.Weeeeeeeee.