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I think having just a month long CBB or just the regular series this year and then no more until summer 2012 is far better, I agree. One of the main reasons the show got stale over the years was the extended length. No matter how good a show is if it outstays its welcome you can get bored.

But if people didn't like CBB8 and are not giving BB12 a chance it's because they are unimpressed with the new era. They hated the celebrity series so aren't bothering to watch anymore of it.

I have to say I did not like CBB8 bar an episode or two. I hated it.
BB12 started and I hated it. Awful set up, housemates too similar to each other, crap host (IMO), and just a very cheap feel. Not to mention I think I'm tiring of BB even if it's good. Like a feeling of seen it all before, there's nothing new anymore. Or I'm just growing out of what it offers. I don't know but the last few days something changed, I slipped back into the highlights shows and I actually enjoyed them. Especially last nights, I much prefer non stop action and laugh out loud funny moments all the way through.

It is a shame Heaven and Rebeckah are up this early too. I just hope the series maintains a level of entertainment. I don't want to get bored or be forced to watch a showmance.