[mcginn]

Over 7 million poeple watched the Big Brother 2004 final last night, with a peak of 7.4 million viewers tuned in to see Cameron scoop the £70,000 last night.

Article here

[AndyJK]

I find it hard to believe that more people have been watching this series than BB1 or 2. Considering this series has been widely criticised (even by former house-mates) more than previous others.

There is no doubt in light of those figures, that there will definitely be a BB5.

[BusyBee]

I find it hard to believe that more people have been watching this series than BB1 or 2

I think the figures are higher because the whole BB phenomenum hadnt got into full swing for the first 2 series. Swap series 2 for series 4 (if you know what I mean) and the figures would have gone through the roof.

Anyway how many of that 7million plus were only watching to see if they could catch sight of the TIBB banners.

[kaphc]

I think other channels have also now come to expect a lot of people to watch C4 on BB final night so they don't put decent programs on as they know they won't get watched.

[bananarama]

Dull series or not it's bound to be popular on the final night to see who wins if only out of curiosity and to sap up some of the BB fans atmosphere which is always nice to see anyway.

The problem is though there are less of the public actually participating and voting.
The votes are well down and Davina did't give the figures out like she normally does.

Yes I think there will be a BB5 and probably another knee jerk reaction about it's format. After complaints about BB3 being over the top they reacted and made BB4 under par to say the least.

BB5 I think might well go back to being more like BB3 which is sad for those who hated it. One thing is for sure they won't stand by and let the rating and voting figures drop without trying something more drastic or "controversial "as Jon would say