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"Big Brother to go back to 'science experiment' roots in bid to save hit show"

Spoiler:

Production company Endemol is determined to prove the format shouldn't be ditched when its contract with Channel 5 expires this year.

We told in January how network chiefs are likely to axe it.

Just weeks later Channel 5 chiefs proved we were spot on when they messaged a string of production companies asking for ideas to replace it.

But Big Brother bosses are still convinced they can stave off the axe if they make the next series just like its first run in 2000.

They plan to take it back to its roots as a social experiment rather than as a controversial reality format.

“They have let the desire for drama take away from the science experiment aspect people loved”

BB became a national sensation when it hit our screens, featuring "Nasty" Nick Bateman and eventual winner Craig Phillips.

A show insider said: "The problem is they've had the same producers since the beginning and they have just found themselves in a rut. They have let the desire for drama take away from the science experiment aspect people loved.

"Execs plan to restrict producers from 'over producing' and want to let the characters unfold naturally rather than forcing them to do so with manipulative tasks.

"There will be far fewer tasks this time around. They want it to be a true social experiment because they realise they have lost that element along the way."

Big Brother will air this summer followed by a celeb version - but that could be the end.

Host Emma Willis, 42, has previously admitted that she would like to see the show going back to its roots.

She said: "I would go back to basics. I'd strip it all out and make it like series one and make them bake their own bread, use a mangle and look after chickens in the garden to get their eggs.

"Just get rid of it all…keep the psychological games they put in now, but have it bare bones as in what they get and what they have to live on."

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz-...mpression=true

[Smithy]

This article literally comes out every year

[Cal.]

I bet its really boring.

[BBUK-Fan]

With the right promotion, it'll be good

[TomC]

Really hoping this is true

[Gstar]

[Eddie.]

12 initial launch night housemates, only one latecomer and 64 days will make a good series.

[TomC]

Originally Posted by Eddie.

12 initial launch night housemates, only one latecomer and 64 days will make a good series.

There's no way they'd only put 12 HMs in launch night when they've not done it for 14 years

[Mystic Mock]

There's nothing wrong with some dramatic and loud personalities in the show, it's just don't constantly focus on them as it makes the show irritating to watch.

[RichardG]

another season i almost certainly won't bother watching

[Cal.]

Originally Posted by Eddie.

12 initial launch night housemates, only one latecomer and 64 days will make a good series.

They'll do 18 housemates on a shoe string budget and 46 days.

[Headie]

[Ant.]

i hope the final 2 is a chicken and a chalkboard

[Tony Montana]

They should sack the current producers and get the BB13 producers back. They were they only ones who were good, creative and original.

[Tony Montana]

Originally Posted by BBUK-Fan

With the right promotion, it'll be good

Doesn't matter how much they promote it. if it airs the same time as Love Island, they are gonna get lower ratings than last years.

[Jodie.]

Well I trust Paul Osborne so!

Let’s get some optimism in here gals! Xx

[RileyH]

Originally Posted by Jordi.

Well I trust Paul Osborne so!

Let’s get some optimism in here gals! Xx

No! Xxx

[Rob!]

I doubt it'll grab their current audience tbh. We'll be delighted for the most part but Facebook will be full of cries of how boring it is.

[Jason.]

Originally Posted by Rob!

I doubt it'll grab their current audience tbh. We'll be delighted for the most part but Facebook will be full of cries of how boring it is.

If it's anything like the last two series of CBB then I doubt it.

[JoshBB]

I saw this on Twitter earlier today after more than a year of not caring about Big Brother. Generally, I have a lot of distrust towards the Daily Star, but if this story proves to be true then I will definitely start watching BB again.

I'm not expecting it to be 'realistic' in terms of the first few BB shows, but something like BB6-8 would be a great compromise between the 2 conflicting format ideas and a step away from the Love Island-inspired mess that Big Brother has become can only be seen as a good thing.

Honestly, I can settle for just normal nominations 80 percent of the time and more coverage of the show in general other than just the big dramatic moments.

[Rob!]

And I mean I hate to be the one who brings it up, but there's one vital component they need for a back to basics series and I sincerely doubt we're going to get it now.

[BBUK-Fan]

Let's have optimism

[y.winter]

I swear it's the longest drinking game in history.

[Jordan.]

It's time to let old things DIE

[Rob!]

Originally Posted by Jordan.

It's time to let old things DIE

Abi Branning is shook