[Arneldo]

1. Can you tell me a little about how you first came to be a fan of Big Brother (for example, have you watched any previous series)?
I saw the last couple of weeks of BB2 but i wasnt a big fan of it then, it was a 'if its on then ill watch it' show. I became addicted on the launch of BB3 and i came across by accident. Been watching ever since and i have never missed a BBLB, BBBm, BB E fourm or BBDR or BBNU since.

2. How do you watch the show (for example, do you watch the daily highlights show on C4, live streaming on E4, BBLB, BBBB or BBBM on E4?)
I watch highlights, BBLB, BBBM and Live Feed.

3. Have you made any purchases related to the show (e.g. DVD’s, books or other merchandise (t-shirts, mugs etc.)?
I have all Offical BB Books and DVD (incl. The Sun BB5 DVD) i have also purchased the complete BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5, BB6, CBB2 and CBB3 on DVD and i recorded CBB4 on DVD. I also the BB1 and BB4 CD. And i got a BB T-Shirt made for the Final of BB5.[/b]

4. Have you ever attended any events related to Big Brother such as eviction nights, personal appearances by housemates, book signings or other events?
No, because i live in Ireland its not as easy but im planning to go to an eviction later on this year.

5. Have you ever auditioned for the show? If so, please tell me a little about this.
Nope.

6. Can you describe for me if you have met any of the stars or production personnel involved in the show or worked for the show in any official capacity?
Nope.

7. What do you most enjoy about BB (for example, particular contestants, the ‘reality’ element, the ‘liveness’ of the show, the regularity of nominations and evictions, etc)?
I watch it for the Fun entertainment element of the show e.g the laughter and funny moments but i enjoy the bitching and backstabbing to a certin extent.

8. How do you feel about housemates who appear to be playing a game on the show?
I tend not to like the housemates who play the game e.g Jason, Victor, Makosi


9. How do you feel about the ‘romantic’ relationships that often develop on the show (e.g. Grace/Mikey, Michelle/ Stewart, Helen/Paul etc.)?
I think its good and enjoyable to a certin extent

10. How does your support or dislike for these couples affect your viewing of the show?
It depends on what i think if the people involved in the relationship.

11. Do you try to find out what twists the producers have planned in advance (e.g. new contestants, surprise evictions etc) Why/why not?
I try not to but i just cant help myself

12. Do you feel that knowing or not knowing about these twists affects your viewing in any ways? If so, please give examples.
Yes, sometimes when a twist is rumored and doesnt happen iam left feeling a lil dissapointed.

13. Can you describe for me how you interact with other fans, either online (e.g. lurking or posting at message boards, moderating or running sites or forums) and/or off-line (e.g. talking to friends about the show, attending evictions or other BB related events such as book signings or nightclub appearances).
Iam a member on alot of BB Fourms but im most active on this fourm. I also talk about BB with my Freinds and Family as we are all Big BB Fans.

14. If you lurk or post online, please describe a little about the forums you visit and how you came to be involved with these sites.
I found this site by seaching Google, I was a lurker since BB5 but only joined After CBB3

15. If you are a lurker, can you describe for me the reasons why you do not post.
na

16. Do you feel that the term ‘community’ fits these particular online groups and why/why not?
I suppose it depends on the members

17. How important are these online spaces to your fandom of BB??
I would say they are quite impotant.

18. Have you formed relationships with any other posters, either friendships or romantic attachments?
Yeah, i have formed a few relationshios with other members.

19. If you could know more about the show or know more people who liked the show, which would you choose and why?
More about the People, its intresting to see how devoted people are towards the show.

20. Has your involvement with online community kept you watching the show even if it became less enjoyable (e.g. with contestants you disliked or series that were dull)? If so please give examples.
yes because if i wasnt involved in these communitys i wudnt get to see how/what other people think of other housemates.

21. Who are your favourite contestants from the current series and why?
Nikki - I love her little moans.
Aisleyne - I think She is funny
Pete - Makes me laugh
Glyn - Makes me laugh and is very honest

22. Do you feel that you are similar to particular contestants/relationships in the current series? If so, who, and why?
If im like anyone in this series its most likey Glyn or Mikey but out of all the housemates i would say im most like Ray BB4

23. Have you ever felt you have been in a similar situation to any Big Brother contestants or ‘storylines’? If so, please describe this.
na

24. Do you feel that there are any divisions within BB fandom you are a part of? (E.g. divisions between those who favour certain contestants?)
Defintly.

25. Can you describe what you imagine the typical BB fan to be like?
i woud imagine were all diffrent.

26. How would you respond to critics who cannot see the appeal of Big Brother (e.g, those who describe it as cheap, trashy etc.)?
Everyone has there own opinions

27. As BB is only on for a certain number of weeks, how do you feel when the show finishes?
im sad, i know but its kinda upsetting. BB is a big part of my life for the whole summer and then its gone.

28. Do you continue with your fandom of the show and if so, how do you continue to participate in this fandom (e.g. visiting forums, watching and discussing Celebrity BB etc.)?
I contine to vist this site and continie to post, discussing other reailty TV e.g X Factor

29. Do you have any major involvement with fandoms other than BB and, if so, please give examples.
Not really.

30. Can you see any similarities between these fandoms?
n/a

31. What is your age?
15

32. Where are you located (e.g. county/country)?
Dublin

33. Are you male or female?
Male

34. What is your occupation?