[Matt]

"The Daily Star claims evil Far East gambling syndicates have vowed to fix the result of Big Brother – before it has even started."

From: http://news.sky.com/skynews/picture_...622-10,00.html

Why does this sound utterly ridiculous to me?

[mkdfan]

It most probably is a load of rubbish like you say.

I think since all these shows have been exposed for ripping people off e.g richard and judy, blue peter etc. Big brother's phonelines will be monitored closely.

[Matt]

Fixers out to win big money
Evil betting gangs plot BB8 swindle

Terrified Big Brother bosses fear sinister Far East gambling syndicates are plotting to fix the show.

Ruthless betting rings reckon they can make £100million by rigging eviction votes to get the winner they want on the showm which starts on May 30.

Betting industry insiders have revealed that the Asian underworld gangs have been taking an interest in Big Brother since Bollywood babe Shilpa Shetty, 31, won the celebrity version earlier this year.

And producers could find themselves powerless to stop the crooks muscling in on the reality TV hit.

Sources say the crime bosses will stop at nothing to rake in a fortune and are prepared to wipe out anyone who stands in their way. The cartels even have access to technology which can be used to hijack the public vote.

They have already been linked to the mysterious death of Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer in March, amid claims that the Brit, 58, was about to blow the whistle on match-fixing scams.

A betting industry source warned: "This is a very real threat and it could ruin the whole show.

"All the indications are that these syndicates are getting ready to lump some serious money on Big Brother.

"Shilpa's success brought it (Big Brother) to their attention and they see a clear opportunity to hijack the show for their own ends.

"They have the technology to press one button to cast a thousand votes.

"It's a nightmare prospect for Big Brother and would reduce the show to a complete sham."

A BB spokeswoman insisted last night: "Our voting system is independently adjudicated by the Electoral Reform Society, who also oversee the country's electoral system."

From today's edition of The Daily Star

[Bigbrotherin]

After they printed the eye and the house pics I was happy to start believing them again but this is just obvious bull poo.

[BeeBee]

How can they fix the series when it's US who are voting????

I don't get it - Can someone explain?

xx

[Red Moon]

Theory is you get a computer to phone a housemates number over and over again. Do it enough times and it doesn't matter how we vote the computer will out dial a human any day you just need enough computers and phone lines. If you get it right you don't have to pay the phone bill either.

I really can't see it happening. Surely the producers are able to stop calls from overseas or multiple calls in the 100's from the same number. The voting people should be able to pick it up.

[Matt]

It sounds like utter tripe. I will never believe a word the Star says regarding Big Brother again. (And yes, I am skeptical about the house plan they printed yesterday.)

[Ruth*Star]

That is utterly ridiculous, this paper should print something readable, how stupid does that paper think we are.

[BigBrother9]

The house plan from the daily star is fake!so i never believe what the star say in there papers.

[BeeBee]

Originally posted by Red Moon
Theory is you get a computer to phone a housemates number over and over again. Do it enough times and it doesn't matter how we vote the computer will out dial a human any day you just need enough computers and phone lines. If you get it right you don't have to pay the phone bill either.

I really can't see it happening. Surely the producers are able to stop calls from overseas or multiple calls in the 100's from the same number. The voting people should be able to pick it up.

Thanks Moony

I didn't know this sort of thing took place...