[David R]

I'm wondering if Channel 5 has the ability to actually just stop filming and end Big Brother halfway if they saw that it was pointless to continue for whatever reason (such as ratings). I'm sure its in the contract with Endemol and also in all the housemates contracts that the program can be ended without a winner at any time.

Channel 5 are not going to continue forking out huge amounts of money for 24 hour filming whilst getting very little revenue from voting and also from advertisers who not want to pay big bucks for the time slot.

[SimBrotherNetwork]

I don't think so, C5 paid 2M for the 2 year contract, I think they will give up on this one if the ratings carry on to drop, And not put any effort into time slots, and the rest of the show, and then for CBB9 and BB13 try and make a massive come back

[MeMyselfAndI]

They can't do that?

[tomxox]

Originally Posted by SimBrotherNetwork

I don't think so, C5 paid 2M for the 2 year contract, I think they will give up on this one if the ratings carry on to drop, And not put any effort into time slots, and the rest of the show, and then for CBB9 and BB13 try and make a massive come back

i think they payed 200million not 2million

[David R]

Even if they have the rights for two years nothing says they have to use it to actually produce a show.

Originally Posted by MeMyselfandI

They can't do that?

Most game shows have clauses that means they can do what they like including ending the show mid way. Other shows have been axed halfway in the past.

Your also typically find it in the terms and conditions for competitions where they can change or cancel the offer at any time.

[Shasown]

Its up to Channel 5 to decide what they transmit, progamming schedules etc. So yes they could drop a series halfway through.

Is it likely they will do that? Probably not, given it is pulling in larger viewing numbers than they normally get and the amount of money invested in securing the BB series.

If viewing figures drop further they may consider changing scheduling allocations or even introducing extra shows, live feed etc.

[SimBrotherNetwork]

Originally Posted by tomxox

i think they payed 200million not 2million

Oh yes it was, sorry my mistake

[tweetypiebabe1]

Depends on their contracts. If there is a clause which stipulates they can, well then of course they can but I'm sure that might be just as costly as well, who knows. But I don't think so, at least I'm hoping they'll ride it out.

[happybbfan]

BB10 was nearly pulled so unless ratings and other issues are sorted out asap they could easily pull a stunt of sorts to take it of air

[fingers]

Originally Posted by happybbfan

BB10 was nearly pulled so unless ratings and other issues are sorted out asap they could easily pull a stunt of sorts to take it of air

Another cloudburst/flooding??

[arista]

Originally Posted by David R

I'm wondering if Channel 5 has the ability to actually just stop filming and end Big Brother halfway if they saw that it was pointless to continue for whatever reason (such as ratings). I'm sure its in the contract with Endemol and also in all the housemates contracts that the program can be ended without a winner at any time.

Channel 5 are not going to continue forking out huge amounts of money for 24 hour filming whilst getting very little revenue from voting and also from advertisers who not want to pay big bucks for the time slot.

No its not like that in TV
No way could it stop.

Slot time changes may happen
and Harder Tasks are needed

[Marsh.]

200 million? That's ridiculous.

Is that not more than what channel 4 paid for the 5 year deal BB7-11?

Fancy agreeing to pay that much for a show that is quite clearly in its very final years. I bet they regret bumping the prize to Ł500,000. What a waste of money.

[Incensed]

Originally Posted by 08marsh

200 million? That's ridiculous.

Is that not more than what channel 4 paid for the 5 year deal BB7-11?

Fancy agreeing to pay that much for a show that is quite clearly in its very final years. I bet they regret bumping the prize to Ł500,000. What a waste of money.

I'm sure I've heard Brian say a couple of times that the prize money is Ł100,000

[BringItOn]

I think they should, they are really killing the shows legacy

[Jordan.]

BB10 was not nearly pulled

It isn't going to happen.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Incensed

I'm sure I've heard Brian say a couple of times that the prize money is Ł100,000

Must have changed their minds. Good job too.

[Nikkos]

It's still excellent ratings for c5 why would they axe it?

[Omah]

Yes - when the sponsors/advertisers drop out, leaving C5 with costs but no revenue .....

[CharlieO]

Theoretically yes, likely no. However if in advertisers contracts there has to be a minimum number of viewers and that minimum is broken then advertisers could pull out and without advertisers there is no point.

[fingers]

Originally Posted by Omah

Yes - when the sponsors/advertisers drop out, leaving C5 with costs but no revenue .....

I think FREEDERM believe that the spotty brigade will be there 'til the bitter end!

[Omah]

Originally Posted by fingers

I think FREEDERM believe that the spotty brigade will be there 'til the bitter end!

That'll be when the head bursts .....

[fingers]

Originally Posted by Omah

That'll be when the head bursts .....

OMG what a vision that conjures up!

[IheartBB]

So many random “facts” being thrown around in this thread it's ridiculous

[Lostie!]

This is Channel 5. They never expected massive ratings, they're doing just fine.

The obsessing over "negatives" which aren't really there bemuses me. Some "fans".

[Omah]

Originally Posted by CharlieO

Theoretically yes, likely no. However if in advertisers contracts there has to be a minimum number of viewers and that minimum is broken then advertisers could pull out and without advertisers there is no point.

That could be a week on Saturday when only 500k tune in .....