[thediaryroomchair]

I am concerned by the recent decline in ratings and the way that this series has been received by viewers and the press so far.

Firstly, the ratings have rated from 500,000 to 1 million each night, a decrease on the ones recorded for Big Brother 14 and 15. Secondly, viewers have hardly warmed to the housemates as their details had already been released. It could be questioned whether this was a good idea or not as some had already featured in the public eye so neutral viewers, those who seem to watch launch night may have turned off.

Another talking point is how forum members have noted that the series seems scripted and dominated by one particular housemate or housemates. Jade was heavily focused upon on last nights highlights show as she complained of despising housemates other than Nick and Kieran.

The tasks only seem to be the series redeeming qualities. The 2050 task and the one featuring housemates in the hospital environment where they had to endure and suffer the horror of Big Brother as they were scared and had unwanted items deposited above them seemed to indicate a positive change.

However, Aaron's injection and the removal of 4 housemates seems that producers are unhappy with their selection and want to start again. Are us, the fans of the show just not bothering as there has been a twist too many?

It is rumoured that Simon is reentering the house tomorrow in a twist to shock the house. Wouldn't it be better though if former housemates from the 4 and 5 area acted as voices of Big Brother, made visits to the house and see the house in different series settings.

Timebomb indicates that there should be a time shift, we have had the future so far, so surely the past should be the next area they revisit.

They can salvage the theme for this if they the producers just think about how they can use the ex-housemates, the themes and tasks to reignite fans and neutrals interest in the house.

Therefore:
Why do you feel people are switching off?
Is it that the format itself (the civilian one) needs a rest?