[nodisharmony]

Originally posted by spacebandit
Its getting poor ratings, as predicted by some - me included , because its making BB4 look like thrilling TV.

the all female launch night was a non-starter - people just switched off,
its OK gladhanding and stroking each other about who watches what and how wonderful it is but it means nothing in TV show survivability terms. I've been an avid viewer since series 1, BB4 was dreadful, and BB7 peed me off so much I stopped watching halfway through, caught a couple of highlight shows a week and watched the finale...this time I'm tuning in, but have yet to watch a show all the way through - its dull.

Ratings, schmatings ????

Poor ratings will kill this show faster than Jade Goody.

Diehard fans bigging it up regardless of how bland it is, and being blind to the fact - thats one thing, but in the real world the viewing figures are the be and end all.

Something drastic needs to happen.

I'll wager there was a meeting held with C4 and Endemol when they found out those ratings - the question what are Endemol going to do ?.

For BB7 they ripped the voting public off and put the Nikkifreak back in..

you wanted "twists", well you are going to get them, and they'll be desperate.

Funny, with a house made up of a good cross-section of HMs like some people were practically begging for before it started, me included and this problem wouldn't have happened.

I haven't been liking this show at all, and now I suspect car crash TV on the horizon.....


Whats the phrase I've been trying to avoid - oh yeah - told you so

Pity.


I recommend Tomb Raider Anniversary, problem is I've already finished it.

Was BB4 any good? Apparently it wasn't so good, so BB8 is better, right The experiment must be working..

The all-female start was a decision that Endemol have made & it added a new edge to the show. Ratings were okay at that point, even when Ziggy joined.

Those who don't watch the show avidly can't make clear judgements.

Jade Goody brought great ratings, as when she plays to the cameras, as she knows what viewers want, people watch.

As BB4 & BB7 bothered you, then you must have enjoyed Jade Goody then.

Endemol always have meetings & BB will make changes & stuff. Richard Branson hasn't popped his head in yet.

The assumption that if Endemol hadn't made these decisions, (then the show would be a success) Your comment is lacking substance, just in that assumption alone.




nodisharmony

[Bells]

With it being a show lasting 13 weeks, and other shows being on too, I would've thought it'd be difficult to maintain high ratings for BB every single night. Bearing in mind of course, that it is a show which depends upon the housemates and how they're getting on, the tasks, the twists, which of course vary from day to day.

Additionally, since it is the beginning of the series, viewers are probably anticipating a lot more to come, and so as time goes on I expect there will be more viewers. As I think I stated elsewhere, the fact that the show has begun on a note like this means, in my eyes, the only way for it is up. Besides, 2.6 million is still plenty of viewers despite the happenings, which probably shows that for BB there is a large number of regular viewers.

[bananarama]

They may have to resort to some nudity if only to boost the ratings. I don't know if you have noticed but they are using the possibility of nudity to plug the show. Each night on E4 they say there might be bad language or nudity. Really its fraudulant baiting to keep those that would like a bit of flesh flashing hooked to the channel watching.

Because it has been more than obvious for the past two years that they are deliberately censoring out even the slightest trace of nudity and that is in spite of the fact they would not be breaking any of Ofcoms regulations providing it was after 10pm.......I can only conclude that BB is now produced by some religious control freaks....Beyers buddies perhaps.......

[spacebandit]

Originally posted by nodisharmony


Was BB4 any good? Apparently it wasn't so good, so BB8 is better, right The experiment must be working..

The all-female start was a decision that Endemol have made & it added a new edge to the show. Ratings were okay at that point, even when Ziggy joined.

Those who don't watch the show avidly can't make clear judgements.

Jade Goody brought great ratings, as when she plays to the cameras, as she knows what viewers want, people watch.

As BB4 & BB7 bothered you, then you must have enjoyed Jade Goody then.

Endemol always have meetings & BB will make changes & stuff. Richard Branson hasn't popped his head in yet.

The assumption that if Endemol hadn't made these decisions, (then the show would be a success) Your comment is lacking substance, just in that assumption alone.

nodisharmony

BB4 was dire, so is BB8

The ratings were good on launch night- they always are, then once the all-female line up was introduced people started tuning out, I speak from what I hear in the real world from word of mouth - the ratings appear to be in agreement

You don't have to watch every minute of every show to recognise rubbish when its presented to you

Jade Goody has had her 15 minutes - bye bye to bad rubbish

Jade Goodys ruined Cbb5 and because of her revealing who she really is and has forced Endemol and C4into presenting a hamstrung version of BB

If you think Richard bransons appearance, if it actually happens, is going to be a ratings winner then you are vastly mistaken - the guy is rich, he owns Virgin media but an appearance on BB would be nothing to him unless he wants to confirm he's a clown

My comment in this and other posts is assumption based upon observance - just like every post of yours, no matter how you like to intimate differently

[nodisharmony]

Originally posted by spacebandit


BB4 was dire, so is BB8

The ratings were good on launch night- they always are, then once the all-female line up was introduced people started tuning out, I speak from what I hear in the real world from word of mouth - the ratings appear to be in agreement

You don't have to watch every minute of every show to recognise rubbish when its presented to you

Jade Goody has had her 15 minutes - bye bye to bad rubbish

Jade Goodys ruined Cbb5 and because of her revealing who she really is and has forced Endemol and C4into presenting a hamstrung version of BB

If you think Richard bransons appearance, if it actually happens, is going to be a ratings winner then you are vastly mistaken - the guy is rich, he owns Virgin media but an appearance on BB would be nothing to him unless he wants to confirm he's a clown

My comment in this and other posts is assumption based upon observance - just like every post of yours, no matter how you like to intimate differently

BB4 was dire, "So we hear", BB8 has miles to go yet & ratings can go either way. That is obvious.

Launch Night is always busy with ratings, just like you say. However, ratings always dip afterwards & unless you can give us a bar-chart or something, from BB1 to the present BB8 it is difficult to take your assumption seriously

Whether the house is full of females or not, is neither-here-nor-there

Real-world & word-of-mouth is still not enough. Facts are better

Watching every minute can certainly bring volumes of enjoyment. If bits & pieces are watched only, it can make any judgement, (not-right)

Jade Goody had longer than 15 minutes. Much longer & the memory of her presence shall live onwards you'know, but some assume she is a racist???

Jade Goody brought massive ratings to CBB5 & mass enjoyment too. Danielle Lloyd & Jo O'Meara musn't be forgotten either. They hardly ruined the show, that was Endemol & bad editing & displaying offensive material

Richard Branson may give the housemates the ultimate task & a worthy prize too. Richard doesn't do things by half measures you know

I state facts & very good assumptions which 95% become facts as time progresses.

My avatar is not just a pretty face, you'know






nodisharmony

[Slartibartfast]

Originally posted by bananarama
They may have to resort to some nudity if only to boost the ratings. I don't know if you have noticed but they are using the possibility of nudity to plug the show. Each night on E4 they say there might be bad language or nudity. Really its fraudulant baiting to keep those that would like a bit of flesh flashing hooked to the channel watching.

Works on me, I'm still holding out for some nudity!! Only a matter of time before a task involves naked mud wrestling!

Shallow, moi??

[ShadowEye]

BB was never going to stand up to Britain's Got Talent, but thankfully, BGT is only on for a week or so, ratings should spike once that's over. I also have to agree, the majority of this series has been dull, there's nothing interesting about the group, most of the housemates are dull as dishwater, and they haven't bothered with tasks yet.

[officialleafan]

no wonder, Emily's gone!

[Gap]

Does anyone know how BB faired against CXFactor last year?

[James_15]

I dont care really.

[Gap]

Originally posted by James_15
I dont care really.

well don't comment here then

[BBrewind]

Come on everyone. get your act together. we shouldnt let BGT get in the way.

Is you have got Sky+, watch bb and record BGT
or video or dvd record BGT and watch BB

[bananarama]

Originally posted by Slartibartfast

Works on me, I'm still holding out for some nudity!! Only a matter of time before a task involves naked mud wrestling!

Shallow, moi??

But you can't see the nude bits when they are covered in mud.......

Now some nude spring board diving might be interesting...

[Cody™]

a couple of people on a forum isnt gonna beat an average of 6.4 for BGT lol. i dont think BB will be able to beat BGT at all unless it has a major twist.

[BBrewind]

bring on the major twist then

[James_15]

Originally posted by Gap

well don't comment here then

I'm just saying... who cares.. it doesnt really matter. of course ratings are going to drop from time to time. i mean it goes on for 13 weeks!! i mean - duh??!?!?

[James_15]

Its just not that great atm. too camp

[~SAMZ~]

i dont know how to use my video recorder

[Slartibartfast]

Originally posted by bananarama

But you can't see the nude bits when they are covered in mud.......

Now some nude spring board diving might be interesting...

LMAO, bouncy bouncy!!

[easypeasy]

im not watching it just for the sake of boosting viewing figures, if they make it watchable I'll watch.

[Slartibartfast]

Aren't the ratings based on selected households across the country who have a machine which monitors what they watch, sends it back to "ratings central" and then the national average is worked out using some complicated formula!

If so, then a few people on a forum watching BB will make no difference (unless they are one of the specially selected people!! Go on, own up!).

Nice idea though!

[easypeasy]

Originally posted by Slartibartfast

Works on me, I'm still holding out for some nudity!! Only a matter of time before a task involves naked mud wrestling!

Shallow, moi??

knowing our luck the only naked mud wrestling will be between seany and gerry.............

[PleasurePrinciple]

IM ONLY WATCHING for the seany from the mj forum ha

[rororo06]

I really really dont care about ratings! IMO this bb is the most interesting and the most experimental of any big brother so far!

[Slartibartfast]

Originally posted by easypeasy

knowing our luck the only naked mud wrestling will be between seany and gerry.............

That image has replaced the big scary monster in my dreams