[daniel-lewis-1985]

Some of this sounds like it could make interesting viewing.

Especially the fact that each housemate has their own individual prize fund which another housemate can steal from them!!!

Shhh, it’s a secret

Secret Story began life as the French version of Big Brother in 2007. It’s the same in all but name – Big Brother is referred to as ‘The Voice’, or ‘La Voix’ – but there’s an added twist.

Everyone in the house has a secret, and their own personal prize fund (€10,000 in the French version). It is their objective to guess the other housemates’ secrets. If someone guesses another housemate’s secret, they earn that housemate’s entire prize fund.

Only the finalists get to keep their money – evictees leave with nothing. The winner gets a jackpot cash prize (typically €100,000) in addition to their personal prize fund.

But that’s not all. Big Brother/The Voice also gives housemates the chance to add to their prize funds by completing secret missions, while the actual house also hides a secret – whoever discovers it wins a guaranteed place in the final.

Housemates’ secrets can range from the normal – such as jobs, relationships and achievements – to the wacky: one French contestant had to hide the fact he was in contact with aliens!


Read more: http://www.bbspy.co.uk/features/0714...#ixzz1SATttWKb

This uptake has prompted Endemol to start selling Secret Story and Big Brother as different shows. However, the eleventh series of Big Brother Germany – which ends in September – is using the Secret Story format under the title ‘Big Brother: The Secret’.

So, what do you think – would you like Secret Story to be integrated with BBUK, or Is Endemol better to save it and try launching it seperately when Big Brother is eventually axed by Channel 5?


Read more: http://www.bbspy.co.uk/features/0714...#ixzz1SAUJ0Ejr

[Beastie]

I don't think they should have it the same way. Not rubbish like "guessing someones secrets" but if there is 500 grand to be won for BB12 then they should shake things up or housemates will have to earn their money.. etc..

[DigitalSid]

Endemol said they want to simplify the show on C5.

[Jords]

I think Secret Story sounds great! BB needs to try it.

[emmetmcl]

Keep it as BB for the time being.

If the ratings dip or show fails, use this format.

But dont call it BB: The Secret. Keep away from the BB name.

[Jordan.]

Don't like the sound of it.

[southblue]

Not sure if I like the idea of a "secret story", but I think each HM working towards their own private prize fund could be a good idea (as long as the tasks weren't too easy). I think it could be even better if the HMs could keep prize fund on eviction regardless of whether they reach the final or not - it may discourage threats of walking out.
Definitely do not like the idea of one HM getting a bye to the final though.