[Tessier Ashpool]

Originally Posted by Showstopper

I have to say that BB shpuld be applauded for applying some common sense to the situation. Did they break the rules yes they did, do different rules apply to them then other housemates, yes they do, and rightly so

At the end of the day John James and Josie are box office, and they are keeping the ratings up. Unfortunately watching Steve sleaze all over young women and Mario becoming more unstable by the day is not going to keep people interested. Their "will they, wont they" relationship has captured the publics imagination and it is in the inrerest of the show that they stay in.

Justice is a rare comodity in this "business of show" and people like Dave, Steve, and Mario are not entitled to it as they do not deserve it. They just dont have that "it" factor. Lets be honest here they are quite simply boring (and in Mario's case three sheets to the wind). When you think about it, Big Brother cracking down hard on them for rule breaks makes them interesting for a few seconds so in practical terms, Big Brother is doing them a favour.

I kind of agree, but - right or wrong - I think that kind of manipulation goes against the original spirit of the show.

If the producers always shape the outcome of situations and decide to focus on showmance too much we may aswell be watching Hollyoaks.