[Chilltown]

I have plenty of gossip and juicy details, but ultimately not too too much new information. It's all I've got as of now!

Apparently the producers are a bit hesitant on bringing back Pete of BB7 and Makosi of BB6. On paper, these two should have been cast as soon as they started signing names. But I guess the producers want to keep things unexpected and are lobbing Pete's name back and forth as a potential housemate. He's one of the most popular of all time, and could potentially lead to a predictable result at the finale - which is not wanted. The producers want to ensure that this mini series will be a completely fresh start and that people won't be voting based off pre-conceived notions form other series of Big Brother. There will be a decent amount of winners in the house but not so many that you'd think it'll be a cakewalk for them to band together and be the only ones left standing in the end. Makosi, on the other hand, is seen more as a wild card...and not a good wild card at that. I am assuming her relationship with the producers isn't very friendly, at this moment in time, why exactly? I'm not quite sure.

Also, not every Big Brother series will be represented. Including this series 11, there have been a whopping 20 different series (including Celebrity Hijack and Teen - which aren't very likely going to be represented), but they ARE trying to have a big mixed bag. As much as possible. (I wouldn't count on the early CBB seasons being represented either, though.)

There are pretty strong negotiations being done with past CBB Contestants Shilpa Shetty, Coolio and Stephen Baldwin. Apparently these three are pretty desired by the casting people to make an appearance on the Mini Series. In terms of payment, these three are getting probably the best deals out of anyone asked thus far. I know they asked Vinnie Jones and offered him a huge paycheck but he declined without even hesitating.

And finally, I have two more names that can safely be added to the cast list: Nikki of BB7 and Craig of BB1! The contracts on every name I've given thus far have been inked and they're all getting a nice lump sum, despite what others may be saying. This is definitely shaping up to be interesting turn of events as the summer forges onward.