[elliebrew]

Civilian has fallen sooooooo far from grace that i think its unsalvageable.

They treat the long term fans (of 16 years) disgracefully yet pander to the fair-weather twitter followers who are granted their MTV style casting.

Teenagers now control this mess of a format. And Producers are facilitating it.

Casting directly from modelling agencies (Jale revealed that there were only two from her series that actually auditioned normally, the rest where cast from agencies)

TOWIE, Chelsea, Geordie Shore, Love island.

All obsessed with stupid, good looking people, shagging each other, having fake romances and fighting.

THAT is what our beloved civilian BB has become. Another scripted drama.

We now no longer have to contend with 1 or two showmances a series, they're trying to get them ALL having showmances.

I no longer trust the people in charge to deliver 'reality' TV.

Its abysmal

At least with Celebrity Big Brother theres a chance to have some normal looking, normal sounding people in there. Because they're cast for their name and not their face/6 pack.

[Jake.]

I thought you didn't like people being negative over BB?

I'm much prefering this than the last 3 years so far, I hope they keep it up?

[Drew.]

Originally Posted by Jake.

I thought you didn't like people being negative over BB?

I'm much prefering this than the last 3 years so far, I hope they keep it up?

This

[JPG2502]

well yeah C5 do CBB far better than civilian.

[Smithy]

Honestly I prefer CBB because even though the housemates might be Z listers they're not all complete fake wannabes

[ThatsMyUserName]

Originally Posted by Smithy

Honestly I prefer CBB because even though the housemates might be Z listers they're not all complete fake wannabes

That's the problem with civilian BB... they are no longer civilians. So many of them have celebrity connections. I want proper civilians with no fame hungry past to enter the house.

[wendywillow]

Originally Posted by ThatsMyUserName

That's the problem with civilian BB... they are no longer civilians. So many of them have celebrity connections. I want proper civilians with no fame hungry past to enter the house.

I think the producers know if they cast 'regular people' they'd be left with some old biddies exchanging recipes and be cancelled. they need attractive show offs for ratings, otherwise we'd be left with no show

[Braden]

I think this is the strongest start there's been to a C5 series tbh. The MTV-style casting is to be expect because of Viacom and the direction C5 has taken the show, but I think the twist itself is working quite well so far.

[MB.]

You sure do have something against teenagers huh

[Daniel.]

It's the best since 14

[Samm]

This series has been amazing so far so.. no

[rionablue]

Originally Posted by elliebrew

Civilian has fallen sooooooo far from grace that i think its unsalvageable.

They treat the long term fans (of 16 years) disgracefully yet pander to the fair-weather twitter followers who are granted their MTV style casting.

Teenagers now control this mess of a format. And Producers are facilitating it.

Casting directly from modelling agencies (Jale revealed that there were only two from her series that actually auditioned normally, the rest where cast from agencies)

TOWIE, Chelsea, Geordie Shore, Love island.

All obsessed with stupid, good looking people, shagging each other, having fake romances and fighting.

THAT is what our beloved civilian BB has become. Another scripted drama.

We now no longer have to contend with 1 or two showmances a series, they're trying to get them ALL having showmances.

I no longer trust the people in charge to deliver 'reality' TV.

Its abysmal

At least with Celebrity Big Brother theres a chance to have some normal looking, normal sounding people in there. Because they're cast for their name and not their face/6 pack.

I ALWAYS prefer Civilian mainly because sometimes the so called celebrity line ups make me want to puke

[chuff me dizzy]

Originally Posted by elliebrew

Civilian has fallen sooooooo far from grace that i think its unsalvageable.

They treat the long term fans (of 16 years) disgracefully yet pander to the fair-weather twitter followers who are granted their MTV style casting.

Teenagers now control this mess of a format. And Producers are facilitating it.

Casting directly from modelling agencies (Jale revealed that there were only two from her series that actually auditioned normally, the rest where cast from agencies)

TOWIE, Chelsea, Geordie Shore, Love island.

All obsessed with stupid, good looking people, shagging each other, having fake romances and fighting.

THAT is what our beloved civilian BB has become. Another scripted drama.

We now no longer have to contend with 1 or two showmances a series, they're trying to get them ALL having showmances.

I no longer trust the people in charge to deliver 'reality' TV.

Its abysmal

At least with Celebrity Big Brother theres a chance to have some normal looking, normal sounding people in there. Because they're cast for their name and not their face/6 pack.

This isn't even CIVILIAN BB it a mock up of CBB

[Black Dagger]

Well I'm really enjoying it and the majority of C5 CBB's are overrated trash

[alex_front2]

BB is now Love Island #2

[Cal.]

It's been amazing so far though?

[elliebrew]

Originally Posted by Who Is She?

It's been amazing so far though?

Nope its been repellent.

[Vanessa]

I think it's brilliant and that's thanks to the diverse cast. So many different and strong personalities. We still have people who do nothing all day and they're the ones we need to evict.

[elliebrew]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

I think it's brilliant and that's thanks to the diverse cast. So many different and strong personalities. We still have people who do nothing all day and they're the ones we need to evict.

You can't be serious. They all the same ****ing person.

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by elliebrew

You can't be serious. They all the same ****ing person.

There are a lot of fiery people in there. Even the other House has a great cast.

[elliebrew]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

There are a lot of fiery people in there. Even the other House has a great cast.

fiery yes, Diverse no!

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Who Is She?

jIt's been amazing so far though?

Yes, I knew this lot would clash. And just wait if Natalie gets in the main House. She's so argumentative

[elliebrew]

I avoid these types of people like the plague in my life, why would i want to watch them on TV for 10 weeks?

Give me ordinary people with interesting stories any day

[chuff me dizzy]

Originally Posted by elliebrew

I avoid these types of people like the plague in my life, why would i want to watch them on TV for 10 weeks?

Give me ordinary people with interesting stories any day

[Black Dagger]

Barbara from Greggs can stay at home and continue to make her pasties, thinking she can get 10 weeks off so she can tell her stories about her 17 cats.