[CallumJoshuaSturt]

I think it is Ridiculous how every ones moaning about live stream. I think they were doing you a favor by cancelling it, do you really enjoy watching the housemates just sitting there and all you can't here is a bird noise i'm happy they got rid of it it was boring.

[Kore]

as long as they keep the highlights. but live feed was good on E4 sometimes.

[CallumJoshuaSturt]

Originally posted by Kore
as long as they keep the highlights. but live feed was good on E4 sometimes.

The hilights is what is all about

[lightyears]

do u work for channel 4 by any chance? lol

[Kore]

if he does. maybe he should start looking for a new one.... lol

ps - dont move to Setanta as theyre going bankrupt aswell

[ange7]

this is close to the 10th anti-LF moaners thread.

[A55A551N]

First paragraph of this message shows the Jacob posting here has been fake all along.

Latest news in: http://www.insidebigbrother.net/foru...hread.php?t=70

[lightyears]

would help if the link actually worked

[A55A551N]

Originally posted by CallumJoshuaSturt

The hilights is what is all about

You really are a nimwit.

How is heavily editing a show whose premise is to monitor a group of people 24/7, so as to fit your own agenda "what is all about"?

[A55A551N]

For some reason TiBB doesn't like ibb?

Firstly, let me introduce myself as Jacob. I have been verified by IBB and so this is genuine. Some people have tried to impersonate me and pretend to be me, but all is sorted now. (By the way, I'm not Jacob on TIBB. That's a fake also).

I work at on Big Brother and have provided information for you guys in the past. Including the full details of the house designs, what would happen on Sunday's eviction such as the bus, and other tidbits.

Now let's get onto pressing matters... the live feed:

We have been aware for months that live feed was not returning for BB. Channel 4 were satisfied with how CBB6 went earlier this year and felt that the live feed service was not needed for this summer.

Ultimately it's Channel 4's call. We (Endemol) want the live feed to continue as it's an essential part of Big Brother. We have always maintained that viewpoint and still do to this day.

However Channel 4 decided to discontinue the service for numerous reasons. Firstly, they are correct that less viewers were watching it compared to before. On the specific red button we would receive less than 10,000 viewers a lot of the time, although the E4 coverage would peak at a quarter of a million on most days.

Endemol tried our hardest to retain the feed by explaining that it's a core part of the concept and that raw viewing figures should not be only considered when making a decision.

There are other reasons the C4 discontinued the service, which are very complicated. Some of you might be aware that Channel 4's financial situation is not the best and the broadcaster are seeking a share of the license fee under recommendations from Ofcom. This however means that Big Brother has to take a backseat. Cutting coverage is one of the consequences unfortunately.

But so be it. The team have known this for a while, and we've worked hard to provide you a fantastic lineup of housemates, a stunning house and exciting twists.

As a production, we think the show has gone well so far. But obviously there has been a lot of negativity surrounding the show especially from you the fans. The main issue being no live feed of course.

The ratings have come in and the first couple of days were good. The launch especially was a success. But as you all know, it's not gone well since. (May I just add that I think some people are analysing the ratings too much. It's a Channel 4/Endemol matter, and it's not as easy to analyze these things as you make it out to be. There's other factors as well that are taken into account which I won't go into right now).

So anyways, Saturday and Sunday wasn't too good and a meeting happened yesterday between the people at the top of both Brighter Pictures and Channel 4. It was to discuss various things, one topic being the live feed which has led to a huge number of complaints recently. This was not a "crisis meeting".

From what I've been told, we tried to explain to Channel 4 about the concerns we had over the negative publciity the brand was getting. And how important this issue was to many people. Then of course we tried to negotiate certain things, including the return of the live feed.

I wasn't at the meeting, as I'm not high up but things get told over here. Yesterday late afternoon, I was told from another member of production that the meeting had gone well and that Channel 4 agreed in principal to bring the red button service back. We were absolutely delighted at the time and that's why I wrote it on here in my joy.

However, since then there have been some contractual issues which have come to light, meaning that the red button may not return. A situation like this can get very complex due to the sheer amount of work involved and numbers involved, so that's why certain things have changed since my announcement yesterday.

At this present moment, things are still in the air about what's going on. No one actually knows what is going to happen, and let's say that there is some bad feeling between us. However this does not affect how we work as a production, we still put 100% into everything we do to provide the viewers with the best experience.

So to cut things short: I'm sorry to say that at this present time it looks like Live Feed won't be coming back.

But please continue with all your complaints and petitions. The people at Channel 4 are aware of the situation and the more you complain, the higher the chance there is for some alterations of the live feed.

Jacob

[cleaner67]

Do you know what i`m getting withdrawl symptoms with no daytime live feed. I get up at 5am for work, so the live streaming at night is no good for me and i`m sure i`m not the only one feeling this.

[lightyears]

reason i have given this it its own thread and not put it in the other one is cos its important news and not everyone has been checking back to the lf thread



So here's everything you need to know about the live feed issue

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Firstly, let me introduce myself as Jacob. I have been verified by IBB and so this is genuine. Some people have tried to impersonate me and pretend to be me, but all is sorted now. (By the way, I'm not Jacob on TIBB. That's a fake also).

I work at on Big Brother and have provided information for you guys in the past. Including the full details of the house designs, what would happen on Sunday's eviction such as the bus, and other tidbits.

Now let's get onto pressing matters... the live feed:

We have been aware for months that live feed was not returning for BB. Channel 4 were satisfied with how CBB6 went earlier this year and felt that the live feed service was not needed for this summer.

Ultimately it's Channel 4's call. We (Endemol) want the live feed to continue as it's an essential part of Big Brother. We have always maintained that viewpoint and still do to this day.

However Channel 4 decided to discontinue the service for numerous reasons. Firstly, they are correct that less viewers were watching it compared to before. On the specific red button we would receive less than 10,000 viewers a lot of the time, although the E4 coverage would peak at a quarter of a million on most days.

Endemol tried our hardest to retain the feed by explaining that it's a core part of the concept and that raw viewing figures should not be only considered when making a decision.

There are other reasons the C4 discontinued the service, which are very complicated. Some of you might be aware that Channel 4's financial situation is not the best and the broadcaster are seeking a share of the license fee under recommendations from Ofcom. This however means that Big Brother has to take a backseat. Cutting coverage is one of the consequences unfortunately.

But so be it. The team have known this for a while, and we've worked hard to provide you a fantastic lineup of housemates, a stunning house and exciting twists.

As a production, we think the show has gone well so far. But obviously there has been a lot of negativity surrounding the show especially from you the fans. The main issue being no live feed of course.

The ratings have come in and the first couple of days were good. The launch especially was a success. But as you all know, it's not gone well since. (May I just add that I think some people are analysing the ratings too much. It's a Channel 4/Endemol matter, and it's not as easy to analyze these things as you make it out to be. There's other factors as well that are taken into account which I won't go into right now).

So anyways, Saturday and Sunday wasn't too good and a meeting happened yesterday between the people at the top of both Brighter Pictures and Channel 4. It was to discuss various things, one topic being the live feed which has led to a huge number of complaints recently. This was not a "crisis meeting".

From what I've been told, we tried to explain to Channel 4 about the concerns we had over the negative publciity the brand was getting. And how important this issue was to many people. Then of course we tried to negotiate certain things, including the return of the live feed.

I wasn't at the meeting, as I'm not high up but things get told over here. Yesterday late afternoon, I was told from another member of production that the meeting had gone well and that Channel 4 agreed in principal to bring the red button service back. We were absolutely delighted at the time and that's why I wrote it on here in my joy.

However, since then there have been some contractual issues which have come to light, meaning that the red button may not return. A situation like this can get very complex due to the sheer amount of work involved and numbers involved, so that's why certain things have changed since my announcement yesterday.

At this present moment, things are still in the air about what's going on. No one actually knows what is going to happen, and let's say that there is some bad feeling between us. However this does not affect how we work as a production, we still put 100% into everything we do to provide the viewers with the best experience.

So to cut things short: I'm sorry to say that at this present time it looks like Live Feed won't be coming back.

But please continue with all your complaints and petitions. The people at Channel 4 are aware of the situation and the more you complain, the higher the chance there is for some alterations of the live feed.

Jacob

[A55A551N]

Already posted it in the relevent thread

[lightyears]

well done, blue peter badge on its way to u


the mods can delete this then cant they

[A55A551N]

No need to be rude about it. You can clearly see a thread at the top which states all LF Info/News to be merged

[lightyears]

jog on

[pinkmichk]

is this still going on seriously people it is fine how it is whats the point in watching people sleep to the sound of bird sound and far to frequent adverts

[President]

So live feed is not coming back?

[lightyears]

well doesnt look like it but he has said to keep complaining

[*mazedsalv**]

FFS

[Tom]

OK I can understand why Channel 4 would be happy with Celeb BB, wasn't great for BB but still got better than average figures and is cheaper than most stuff. But if they want to bring it back but can't why don't they just replace E4+1 if they aren't to look at raw figures instead of contracts (I'm assuming its about 12005)?

[A55A551N]

Originally posted by pinkmichk
is this still going on seriously people it is fine how it is whats the point in watching people sleep to the sound of bird sound and far to frequent adverts

*Yawn* You people know what this thread is for... Why do you insist on still coming in here?

And obviously the ratings and fact of how many people are complaining PROVE it's not "fine how it is"

NTM: That's what we're getting NOW (watching HMs sleep) and actually the adverts are like 2-3 ad's per break.

You clearly haven't been doing your homework and just wanted something to say, didn't you?

[lightyears]

there just not giving it any support what so ever, i am sure the cost could be covered somewhere, by taking a small fee for the LF or somethin, if everyone keeps complaining we will maybe get somewhere

[Blink_Me]

Anyone know when they'll release the ratings for the first week?

[A55A551N]

Originally posted by lightyears
jog on

You seriously are an Internet hard nut.