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From Daily Mirror x

Big Brother is banking on a late start this summer to win back ratings for Channel 4.

The reality show normally kicks off in May but will begin on June 5 - avoiding a clash with its ITV rival, Britain's Got Talent which ends in May.

And, despite falling audiences, it will continue for 13 weeks just like last year.

Davina McCall will still be the main presenter but Dermot O'Leary will no longer present the spin-off show Little Brother after quitting to concentrate on The X Factor.

A show source said: "A lot is resting on the opening week.

"If it is not a big hit, the size of show could be drastically reduced next year or maybe even axed."

Tv bosses are now looking at a secret shortlist of around 50 contestants.



Link : http://www.mirror.co.uk/showbiz/2008...9520-20372898/