[y.winter]

Originally Posted by James

These were the odds, I found, to win at the start (15th September, we'd only seen launch show), according an Irish bookmaker - which might affect the odds given. The favourite 9/2 in percentage terms is 22% (?)

Cian - 9/2
Zoe - 11/2
Akeem - 8/1
Tomasz - 8/1
Ellis - 10/1
Cameron - 10/1
Brooke - 14/1
Lewis F - 16/1
Kenaly - 16/1
Kay - 20/1
Lewis G - 25/1
Isaac - 25/1
Anamelia - 25/1

Actually, when I look at that, they did predict three out the final four.

From https://www.thesun.ie/tvandshowbiz/t...rother-farmer/

Not Sian being the obvious winner that they didn't bother putting her on the list

[James]

Oh, Sian was 9/2 also, joint favourite.

I missed that.

[ThriceShy]

I can't understand why people give that much of a toss about a particular housemate winning. There are housemates who I could not stand the thought of winning, such as Helen, Rachel and Ulrika. But other than that, I'm not sure I care.

I watch for the arguments and to see narcissists get put in their place. If they are all getting along then it's time to change channel.

Some of the antics on here over the last few days, such as claiming that Sian won the series have been, frankly, embarrassing. The torrent of personal abuse I got when I suggested I was glad that chav Sian left was just shameful. People need to find lives and not be so invested in a housemate that doesn't know or care they exist.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by James

It's very unlikely your favourite is going to win the series, or even get to the final.

For example in the current series there are sixteen housemates. Statistically, that's a 1/16 (0.06%) chance any single housemate will win. Even getting to the final is only a 1/4 (25%) chance.

You're a setting yourself up for disappointment by supporting someone, and caring so much if they get evicted.

Ask yourself how often your favourite has won the show (or got to the final).

I dont vote apart from when BOTs was doing his campaign so I can’t really complain, dont really understand people who spend alot of money voting

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by ThriceShy

I can't understand why people give that much of a toss about a particular housemate winning. There are housemates who I could not stand the thought of winning, such as Helen, Rachel and Ulrika. But other than that, I'm not sure I care.

I watch for the arguments and to see narcissists get put in their place. If they are all getting along then it's time to change channel.

Some of the antics on here over the last few days, such as claiming that Sian won the series have been, frankly, embarrassing. The torrent of personal abuse I got when I suggested I was glad that chav Sian left was just shameful. People need to find lives and not be so invested in a housemate that doesn't know or care they exist.

Agree

[ThatsMyUserName]

Originally Posted by Beastie

Also if you are Welsh or Irish you are likely to stay in longer

That's why I'm still hoping Akeem can win.

[Dinah]

Originally Posted by Cherie

I dont vote apart from when BOTs was doing his campaign so I can’t really complain, dont really understand people who spend alot of money voting

I used to vote but came to my senses and stopped a long time ago.

[Ant.]

Originally Posted by James

It's very unlikely your favourite is going to win the series, or even get to the final.

For example in the current series there are sixteen housemates. Statistically, that's a 1/16 (0.06%) chance any single housemate will win. Even getting to the final is only a 1/4 (25%) chance.

You're a setting yourself up for disappointment by supporting someone, and caring so much if they get evicted.

Ask yourself how often your favourite has won the show (or got to the final).

i think your maths is off a tad

[Ant.]

Originally Posted by RileyH

I only have Helen, Rylan & Jack Dee ffs

I only have taste

[James]

I have corrected the errors in my previous posts.

[Ant.]

Originally Posted by James

I have corrected the errors in my previous posts.

[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by Beastie

Also if you are Welsh or Irish you are likely to stay in longer

It's worked for Akeem & Cian

[hijaxers]

Originally Posted by ThriceShy

I can't understand why people give that much of a toss about a particular housemate winning. There are housemates who I could not stand the thought of winning, such as Helen, Rachel and Ulrika. But other than that, I'm not sure I care.

I watch for the arguments and to see narcissists get put in their place. If they are all getting along then it's time to change channel.

Some of the antics on here over the last few days, such as claiming that Sian won the series have been, frankly, embarrassing. The torrent of personal abuse I got when I suggested I was glad that chav Sian left was just shameful. People need to find lives and not be so invested in a housemate that doesn't know or care they exist.

Yes i agree it really becomes so boring harping on about someone who never had a hope in hell of winning.

[thesheriff443]

Originally Posted by James

I have corrected the errors in my previous posts.

With this thread James you have,

gone into the enemy’s camp holding the the gun the wrong way round.

You made a pigs eat of it.

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by ThriceShy

I can't understand why people give that much of a toss about a particular housemate winning. There are housemates who I could not stand the thought of winning, such as Helen, Rachel and Ulrika. But other than that, I'm not sure I care.

I watch for the arguments and to see narcissists get put in their place. If they are all getting along then it's time to change channel.

Some of the antics on here over the last few days, such as claiming that Sian won the series have been, frankly, embarrassing. The torrent of personal abuse I got when I suggested I was glad that chav Sian left was just shameful. People need to find lives and not be so invested in a housemate that doesn't know or care they exist.

This is so true

[bots]

Originally Posted by ThriceShy

I can't understand why people give that much of a toss about a particular housemate winning. There are housemates who I could not stand the thought of winning, such as Helen, Rachel and Ulrika. But other than that, I'm not sure I care.

I watch for the arguments and to see narcissists get put in their place. If they are all getting along then it's time to change channel.

Some of the antics on here over the last few days, such as claiming that Sian won the series have been, frankly, embarrassing. The torrent of personal abuse I got when I suggested I was glad that chav Sian left was just shameful. People need to find lives and not be so invested in a housemate that doesn't know or care they exist.

well, if posts werent trolling and baiting, they might have been better received.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by ThriceShy

I can't understand why people give that much of a toss about a particular housemate winning. There are housemates who I could not stand the thought of winning, such as Helen, Rachel and Ulrika. But other than that, I'm not sure I care.

I watch for the arguments and to see narcissists get put in their place. If they are all getting along then it's time to change channel.

Some of the antics on here over the last few days, such as claiming that Sian won the series have been, frankly, embarrassing. The torrent of personal abuse I got when I suggested I was glad that chav Sian left was just shameful. People need to find lives and not be so invested in a housemate that doesn't know or care they exist.

I just had a look at this thread now and any 'abuse' you got was from one person who was not a Sian fan and it wasn't even abuse he just asked you to read a book

http://www.thisisbigbrother.com/foru...=351237&page=3

[Niamh.]

My favourites won in the earlier series (Craig, Brian, Kate) then I didn't have a winner till BB12 after that and I liked Issy from last year, Cian is in the final so that a decent result, obviously if he won it would be great but it's not likely, beating Zoe would do me

[MTVN]

Most people tend to support the bigger characters who are more prominent in their series though which makes them more likely to reach the final or win. Besides supporting a housemate and getting invested in their journey is part of the fun of it, I don't know how you can always watch the show without ever having a favourite James lol

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by MTVN

Most people tend to support the bigger characters who are more prominent in their series though which makes them more likely to reach the final or win. Besides supporting a housemate and getting invested in their journey is part of the fun of it, I don't know how you can always watch the show without ever having a favourite James lol

This totally I identify with easily.

Not necessarily always re the bigger characters, often my own favourites were seen as near also rans initially.

Yes however, getting behind a housemate or housemates you come to connect with on the show, the bonding of support for them, makes sharing their time in the house.

Once you feel strong enough to support them, then really, the funds would be spent on other pleasures but it's a good feeling when you think, you have helped someone get to the finals.
You come to sort of help sponsor in part their time on the show.
IF you want to that is.

We'd have no reality shows at all or have even had BB all this time, if people hadn't or had hardly voted for their favourites over the years.