[Matt]

AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM PENDEMOL PRODUCTIONS

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Unfortunately Pig Brother has had to be shut down.

This is due to the program being caught up in the recent premium rate phoneline scandal, in which it was found to be overcharging viewers by up to double the rate they should. Unfortunately, despite attempts by Pig Brother to rectify the situation, the premium rate phonelines operator PIGSTIS decided the only suitable course of action would be to take it off air.

Ham Hermano continues to air in Spain, with rumours of a rival show, Big Bacon, about to take Pig Brother's place.

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