[DanielM787]

Do we all think this series could save it from the axe

[Greg!]

Originally Posted by reece(:

Where's the bathroom/bedrooms/DR?

Originally Posted by DanielM787

Do we all think this series could save it from the axe

There's a chance. But a very thin one. In an ideal world this series will be such a success that C5 will want to renew but C4 snatches it off ha like they did to the BBC with Bake Off.

But if we're being honest it will probs get axed lol.

[Ross.]

I can’t wait for her to be a late entrant into this wonderful house

[Greg!]

The garden/bar/pool area is so GORGEOUS! Reminds me of BB8 a tad

[DanielM787]

Natalie Nunn and Stormy deserved this type of house

[Morgan.]

A Scream if we all get excited over closed stairs then it turns out that's the front door and there are no stairs.

[Ant.]

Originally Posted by Blurryface

A Scream if we all get excited over closed stairs then it turns out that's the front door and there are no stairs.

all early series fans will CREAM if there's no stairs at all

[Headie]

I might be being stupid but aren't the closed off stairs now where the bedrooms from last series were? So how would that work because surely the front door on the outside doesn't move, it's been in pretty much the same place since BB3

[supertv247]

Originally Posted by Hayden

I might be being stupid but aren't the closed off stairs now where the bedrooms from last series were? So how would that work because surely the front door on the outside doesn't move, it's been in pretty much the same place since BB3

No, think of it as the kitchen from CBB21 is now opened up into the whole area, so like the house has shifted to the right, not the door to the left!

[Headie]

Originally Posted by supertv247

No, think of it as the kitchen from CBB21 is now opened up into the whole area, so like the house has shifted to the right, not the door to the left!

Ohh that makes sense!

Just seen BBSpy's house plan as well

[pontyboi]

Originally Posted by Hayden

I might be being stupid but aren't the closed off stairs now where the bedrooms from last series were? So how would that work because surely the front door on the outside doesn't move, it's been in pretty much the same place since BB3

The front door moved back in 2016.

[Mitchell]

There’s definitely stairs, I’ve seen them, I’m glad they’re enclosed again

[Shaun]

Looks nice.

But... isn't it always just the same variation of latest trends in interior design? Just always looks like an advert for a soft furnishings company. Maybe I'm asking for too much but something surprising would be nice. BB9 being split into two halves, BB10 having no furniture, BB11 having a circus theme... just something creative instead of someone spending way too much on a catalogue

[armand.kay]

Originally Posted by Shaun

Looks nice.

But... isn't it always just the same variation of latest trends in interior design? Just always looks like an advert for a soft furnishings company. Maybe I'm asking for too much but something surprising would be nice. BB9 being split into two halves, BB10 having no furniture, BB11 having a circus theme... just something creative instead of someone spending way too much on a catalogue

Yeah I totally get what you mean bb4-11 all had a quirky and custom feel to them that you couldn't find in real life. We kind of got that back with bb14 and 13 with 17 being ok.

but yeah I do really like this house and I love that for once it actually feels small and less open planned.

[Moniqua]

The backyard looks like something off the set of Balamory lmao

[Natalie.]

Looks really tacky

[Jake.]

So, now that I’ve had a proper look at the pictures.. First off, the negatives:

The decor. I couldn’t agree with Shaun’s post more. Each series used to have its own identity. The spirals/twists in BB7 for example. Nowadays it looks like someone’s gone a bit crazy using Argos: Click & Collect. I wish that they’d have followed suit with regards to the garden (i.e. plain yellows and greys).

This isn’t really a negative, more of a personal preference: I wish that the door from the stairs didn’t open right onto the kitchen. Something like BB7/9/10 would have been nice.


However, after 8 or so years it’s so good to see a change of layout. They’ve done a fine enough job of swapping around rooms but this house actually looks different. I love the garden, the separate lounge is amazing and having the bathroom and bedroom connected again is great. The lack of mirrors doesn’t bother me, I think a more claustrophobic house will do good for the series in terms of natural drama (and it stops housemates looking at themselves every 10 seconds). The bedroom not having that same ****ing vanity area is great news too.

I’d give it an 8.5/10 for layout change alone.

[elliebrew]

Originally Posted by Jake.

So, now that I’ve had a proper look at the pictures.. First off, the negatives:

The decor. I couldn’t agree with Shaun’s post more. Each series used to have its own identity. The spirals/twists in BB7 for example. Nowadays it looks like someone’s gone a bit crazy using Argos: Click & Collect. I wish that they’d have followed suit with regards to the garden (i.e. plain yellows and greys).

This isn’t really a negative, more of a personal preference: I wish that the door from the stairs didn’t open right onto the kitchen. Something like BB7/9/10 would have been nice.


However, after 8 or so years it’s so good to see a change of layout. They’ve done a fine enough job of swapping around rooms but this house actually looks different. I love the garden, the separate lounge is amazing and having the bathroom and bedroom connected again is great. The lack of mirrors doesn’t bother me, I think a more claustrophobic house will do good for the series in terms of natural drama (and it stops housemates looking at themselves every 10 seconds). The bedroom not having that same ****ing vanity area is great news too.

I’d give it an 8.5/10 for layout change alone.

They had a layout change in 2010 2011 2012 2014 2016 2018 and now this year. They're always changing the layout

[Morgan.]

Originally Posted by elliebrew

They had a layout change in 2010 2011 2012 2014 2016 2018 and now this year. They're always changing the layout

They're hardly layout changes - just moving rooms or closing them off.

This is a proper layout change because the house is almost unrecognisable from the previous.

[supertv247]

Originally Posted by Blurryface

They're hardly layout changes - just moving rooms or closing them off.

This is a proper layout change because the house is almost unrecognisable from the previous.

Acrually C5 have changed the layout quite drastically a few times. Between powertrip and timebomb they completely rebuilt the inside - but annoyingly then placed everything roughly in the same place so it looked not much different lol

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by elliebrew

They had a layout change in 2010 2011 2012 2014 2016 2018 and now this year. They're always changing the layout

He means a complete structural change. Channel 5 have only done that once before.

[Jake.]

Originally Posted by elliebrew

They had a layout change in 2010 2011 2012 2014 2016 2018 and now this year. They're always changing the layout

Originally Posted by Blurryface

They're hardly layout changes - just moving rooms or closing them off.

This is a proper layout change because the house is almost unrecognisable from the previous.

Originally Posted by Marsh.

He means a complete structural change. Channel 5 have only done that once before.

Thought it was pretty obvious what I meant but he can’t help himself I guess

[Calderyon]

It´s fine, i guess.

The garden looks good.

[Captain.Remy]

It does look REALLY good and put some effort into it. However though to reply to Shaun's comments, I understand the point about the furnishing aspect of it. From what I can see, they are making the houses more appealing to the masses and following the trend of many reality tv houses (don't worry, the ones in French shows look about the same) from shows that gather a lot of viewers. BB has to adapt to what other are doings too, and not alwauys the other way around like it used to be.

[armand.kay]

Originally Posted by Captain.Remy

It does look REALLY good and put some effort into it. However though to reply to Shaun's comments, I understand the point about the furnishing aspect of it. From what I can see, they are making the houses more appealing to the masses and following the trend of many reality tv houses (don't worry, the ones in French shows look about the same) from shows that gather a lot of viewers. BB has to adapt to what other are doings too, and not alwauys the other way around like it used to be.

imo bb's desperation to adapt and be like other shows is where the shows gone wrong