Big Brother Australia axed
 

Source: BehindBigBrother.com

What does everyone think?

(Note: I am aware that there is a discussion topic for BBAU 08, but as this concerns BBAU as a whole, and as it is pretty significant news, I believe it warrants its own thread. If the mods disagree, feel free to merge :)

Big Brother Australia was asking for it. This year's fresh new format has gone back to the same 'ol same 'ol, and they really need to think of a format that won't be such a flop that they'll gradually revert back to the old format (which people are obviously getting tired of)

Great casting this season, but we should give the series a year off to think. I do think they should return it as "Big Brother" therefore familiar to current fans.

It was asking for it really... none of it was consistent this year.. with everything supposed to be new and then it reverts back to old ways... i think the producers should look at other BB's around the world and take ideas from them or use their format

Dint it only have like a week to go or something?

I can't even think straight. I feel sick.

I'm surprised but I guess I shouldn't be. I watched the first two weeks but I lost interest. It wasn't particularly boring, but it wasn't entertaining either, and I didn't much care for most of the housemates. I guess I'm not the only one who felt that way.

I thought it was really popular over there.

Hopefully that means it's only taking a years break. Which is what I think it needs, just to come back with a bang or even an all stars?

I hope this isn't the last season all together because I've enjoyed it. (Even though I need to catch up A LOT)

It is sad news, as the current series has been the best series in years. I'll miss it next year, but I do hope it makes a big return in 2010.

It's very sad news. :(

This year has been great. It's a shame that the ratings were disappointing. This season had a great cast, had some great tasks, and could potentially have a great winner if Terri wins this thing.

i watched it for like the first few weeks and liked some of the hm's. i just got a little bored of it i guess. i watched the other day. i might watch it till the end just to see if terri will win *hopes*

Could I just say at this point it is all rumor. It would seem that fan websites for the show are saying that the current series will be the last.

It all could be some kind of publicity stunt at the moment and even if it does end on the current channel it could be taken up by another broadcaster.

The insider is extremely reliable. She has been on the ball all series and everything she has said as come true. It cannot be taken up by another channel because Channel 10 own the rights to BB.

According to insider, Aussie's may have to wait two-years for a new BB-style format to return to Channel 10.

Uh, Channel 10 has released a statement themselves.

There will be some kind of get out clause for the production company that allows them to sell the rights to another broadcaster. They might have to pay back some money to Channel 10 for the series they haven't aired.

The producers would be stupid enough to give them 100% exclusivity it just not good business.

And in any case you could just tinker with the format and create a clone, just like X-Factor is a Pop-idol clone.

I haven't seen one just the sources at Behind Big Brother are being quoted in the press. In the latest story the herald sun [link] it said:
Do you have a link to the Channel 10 statement?

An admin on the Official Big Brother Australia forums has confirmed the news:

http://www.bigbrother.com.au/forums/ann.jspa?annID=272

At this stage that doesn't prove anything. Look here is one I got from Channel 10.

Now if you believe her message you must believe mine too, it just as fake.

Look at it and you will notice that the thread starter was called Lulu_b so it would seem she writing to herself!

I am surprised but it needs the break.
They need a format completely different and which they can stick too, maybe go down the US route
I can see this sort of news coming out about BBUK in a few years time

The current series will continue but there won't be another.

Nooooo! This series has been the best in years!

I wasn't a fan of the current series
Have the ratings for this series been up or down on the last series?

Clearly a good reason to axe the show in the eyes of the fans and start a rumor about it being axed.

I won't believe this rumor is true until something comes from Channel 10 and not from the fan sites. It's just to easy to spread something like this around the internet and get people including the press to believe it.

People have been paid on this site for doing such things in the past by a national gossip rag.

Down majorly.

Interesting, diverse cast (Dixie, Terri, Nobbi, Travis), well executed twists (Snap evictions, different eviction process, The Mole) and entertaining tasks (Ignore the obvious, Moon Monks, Paparazzi). The Friday Night Games were actually somewhat watchable! Great houseguests (Pamela Anderson, Corey Worthingon), the inclusion of a pet dog Ollie, the hand grenades and the vending machine all made great entertainment!

It was changed alot and still the ratings were down
maybe it is time for the show to be given a break and come back with a bang.

I don't know the Pamela Anderson stunt made the rating sore:

source:news.com.au