[Billy]

People said after BB8, that if ratings didnt improve for BB9 then we were done. They didn't, it was then said that the ratings had to improve for CBB, and they didn't.

The ratings aren't going to improve ever, and it's time to let it go, least let it go on a high.

I don't get why people keep saying that "bla bla bla is big brothers last chance", how many chances does it need?

[stonedape]

I think this summer's BB should be the last. BB10...it just sounds right. I hope they do go out with a bang and not anything like the last two seasons though.

[Tom]

BB has settled in the 3-4m range for averages. The first few series were all inbetween 4.5m-6m on average so its just the same really but in a lower range.

It does good for C4 etc etc etc ... but changes are needed.

And if its going to go out on a high, then by default there has to be another series

[Spike]

Even though BB8 and BB9 rated awful for Big Brother, they were still doing better than most C4 shows
but with CBB6 its got to the point where C4 could put other shows on which could easily beat its ratings
If there isn't a major revamp for BB10, ratings will slip and it will be over for Big Brother
BB10 is the last chance, no major changes, no more series' after BB11

[supernoodles!]

personally I enjoy it as much as I ever did and I`ve never said I`ll stop watching.
Even when bb is **** its still pretty good.

[Brekkie]

I do in my heart of hearts think it's dead now but BB10 is it's last chance to fight back, and I firmly believe with a complete revamp it would have a fighting chance of surviving.

However, I don't really believe we'll get the revamp the show requires.

[hannah.]

Originally posted by supernoodles!
personally I enjoy it as much as I ever did and I`ve never said I`ll stop watching.
Even when bb is **** its still pretty good.

i'm exactly the same

[Billy]

Originally posted by Tom
BB has settled in the 3-4m range for averages. The first few series were all inbetween 4.5m-6m on average so its just the same really but in a lower range.

It does good for C4 etc etc etc ... but changes are needed.

And if its going to go out on a high, then by default there has to be another series

I meant it should end after the contract ends 8-)

[Tom]

Originally posted by Billy

I meant it should end after the contract ends 8-)

Its obvious that if Channel 4 don't want it then it will go to Sky1 anyway, apparently they've always wanted it

[trasadkel]

I always love BB. Lets be honest ratings have dropped for most TV shows with the exception of family programmes like the X Factor or DOI. We have all got Sky+ now. I never miss an episode of BB but never watch it on time. I always record and watch it later. There must be so many people that do this it is no wonder ratings are going down. Eastenders and Coronation street never get the ratings they used to get.

The fact that BB still attracts 3-4million viewers on average has got to still be good.

[Mr.X]

It's all over Goodnight .

[Corkie]

Originally posted by hannah.

i'm exactly the same

I agree, it's a tv programme which can sometimes can be boring but sometimes is funny.

People take it too serious it's just a laugh but that thing before the annoucemnt of the winner was taking the biscuit.

But, yeah I still think it's ok last series was entertaining sooo.

[Brekkie]

Originally posted by trasadkel
I always love BB. Lets be honest ratings have dropped for most TV shows with the exception of family programmes like the X Factor or DOI. We have all got Sky+ now. I never miss an episode of BB but never watch it on time. I always record and watch it later.

That is taken into account in the ratings. The overnights consider those who watch the same night, while the officials consider those who watch within 7 days.

And the problem is the show is no longer attracting an average of 3-4m, this series it's been 2.5-3m most nights.

[Tom]

That doesn't mean its no longer attracting those figures though ...

The series has always fluctuated

[andyman]

Nah may it continue!

[amby]

I'd say it'll go on 'til BB11 and maybe then it'll finish.

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by Billy
People said after BB8, that if ratings didnt improve for BB9 then we were done.

I stuck to that

[Jack]

People go on about ratings as if they're the be all and end all. BB6 was considered as having poor ratings yet it's my second favourite series. People need to change their perspective, the show will never be what it used to be and it will never attract the ratings it used to. Just stop comparing it to previous series and enjoy it while it lasts. If you don't like it don't watch it. The formula has so many variables which its success depends upon that it's impossible to predict how entertaining a series will be beforehand.

[Locke.]

Well I still like it so I'd like it to stay on, I don't really care all that much about ratings.

[Scarlett.]

I didnt give up cause of crap ratings
I gave up cause of it all going to crap after BB7

[Brekkie]

Originally posted by Jack
People go on about ratings as if they're the be all and end all. BB6 was considered as having poor ratings yet it's my second favourite series. People need to change their perspective, the show will never be what it used to be and it will never attract the ratings it used to. Just stop comparing it to previous series and enjoy it while it lasts. If you don't like it don't watch it. The formula has so many variables which its success depends upon that it's impossible to predict how entertaining a series will be beforehand.

The difference is BB6 was only slightly down on previous series, was still C4's highest rated programme of the day, still often won the slot, and crucially was still a critical success.

None of which apply to CBB6, which is significantly down on previous years, has often not been C4's highest rated programme each day, has struggled to come 3rd in the slot, never mind 2nd or 1st, and crucially, is far from a critical success.

[bigbrother301]

Originally posted by Chewy

I stuck to that

i bet you will be on here uttering more rubbsih when bb10 starts.

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by bigbrother301

i bet you will be on here uttering more rubbsih when bb10 starts.

Hmmmm....I didnt watch BB9 after Week 1
and I didnt watch CBB after episode 1

So not much chance of me watching BB10

[=-Incognito-=]

BB the concept isn't finished, in-fact it helped spawn the incredibly successful 'reality show' format. BB on C4 however is on it's deathbead because the brand is tainted and aimed at the wrong audience.

Please C4 sell the franchise to SKY!

[letmein]

Originally posted by Billy
People said after BB8, that if ratings didnt improve for BB9 then we were done. They didn't, it was then said that the ratings had to improve for CBB, and they didn't.

The ratings aren't going to improve ever, and it's time to let it go, least let it go on a high.

I don't get why people keep saying that "bla bla bla is big brothers last chance", how many chances does it need?

I think it's time for you being a member of a BB forum?

It's over. Why are you still here?