Ah, Big Brother. The true love-it-or-hate-it of television. Ever since it started in 2000, it's been one of the most divisive programmes ever to make it onto the box, so there was no real surprise at the outcry when the National Trust announced it would be opening it to the public for two days only. 'How could a British institution give such credence to Big Brother?' the cry went, with even Ann Widdecombe huffing about the horror of the news.
But is that really fair? Digital Spy obviously jumped at the chance to visit the house at last night's gala launch - attended by former housemates alternately gasping at how much of a "headspin" it was to be back (Charlie Travers) or grinning and bouncing with excitement about being able to press buttons they were banned from touching before (Callum Knell).
Everyone always says that the Big Brother house is smaller than you expect,...
But is that really fair? Digital Spy obviously jumped at the chance to visit the house at last night's gala launch - attended by former housemates alternately gasping at how much of a "headspin" it was to be back (Charlie Travers) or grinning and bouncing with excitement about being able to press buttons they were banned from touching before (Callum Knell).
Everyone always says that the Big Brother house is smaller than you expect,...
- 9/27/2013
- Digital Spy
Big Brother's latest eviction was watched by 1.56m on Channel 5 on Friday (July 19), according to overnight figures.
Jackie Travers's departure from the house was seen by 8.6% of the available audience. The ratings were up 80k on last week's 1.48 million (8.1%). A further 63k (0.4%) caught the show on +1.
Big Brother's Bit on the Side followed with 770k (5.86%) at 10.30pm (56k/0.7% on +1).
On BBC One, Nigel Slater's Dish of the Day appealed to 1.69m (10%) at 7.30pm. A repeat of Sherlock gathered 2.01m (11%) at 9pm.
On BBC Two, Celebrity Mastermind interested 1.09m (6.3%) at 8pm, after which Gardeners' World and Natural World grabbed 1.48m (8%) and 1.57m (8.5%) respectively.
On ITV, Ben Fogle's Harbour Lives was seen by 2.74m (15.9%) at 8pm, while a repeat of Doc Martin was once again the most-watched show outside of soaps and news with 2.96m (16.1%) at 9pm.
Channel 4's Four Rooms secured 580k (3.3%) at 8pm, followed by...
Jackie Travers's departure from the house was seen by 8.6% of the available audience. The ratings were up 80k on last week's 1.48 million (8.1%). A further 63k (0.4%) caught the show on +1.
Big Brother's Bit on the Side followed with 770k (5.86%) at 10.30pm (56k/0.7% on +1).
On BBC One, Nigel Slater's Dish of the Day appealed to 1.69m (10%) at 7.30pm. A repeat of Sherlock gathered 2.01m (11%) at 9pm.
On BBC Two, Celebrity Mastermind interested 1.09m (6.3%) at 8pm, after which Gardeners' World and Natural World grabbed 1.48m (8%) and 1.57m (8.5%) respectively.
On ITV, Ben Fogle's Harbour Lives was seen by 2.74m (15.9%) at 8pm, while a repeat of Doc Martin was once again the most-watched show outside of soaps and news with 2.96m (16.1%) at 9pm.
Channel 4's Four Rooms secured 580k (3.3%) at 8pm, followed by...
- 7/20/2013
- Digital Spy
Jackie Travers has been evicted from 'Big Brother'. The 59-year-old mother of fellow contestant Charlie was kicked off the reality show last night (19.07.13) following a five-way vote against Callum Knell, Dexter Koh, Gina Rio and twins Jack and Joe Glenny. She left to chants of ''get Jackie out'' from fans outside the house, but admitted she was ''lucky'' to have lasted as long as she did. She told host Emma Willis: ''I've had such an amazing time. I really thought I'd go out first or second week, but then the third week went by and the fourth and I thought Jesus I'm...
- 7/20/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Big Brother's Sam Evans and Sophie Lawrence have been put up for eviction in a 'Secrets and Lies' twist.
Following Jackie Travers's eviction interview last night (July 19), Big Brother told housemates that the Safe House would reopen and two housemates would be able to live in luxury and be immune from next week's eviction.
Sam and Sophie were chosen by the group on the basis that they would be less likely to be evicted anyway.
Emma Willis then revealed to viewers that instead of Sam and Sophie having immunity, they have "put themselves up for eviction".
Live on Monday (July 22), Sam and Sophie will be asked to choose one other housemate to move to the Safe House with them, and that contestant will also face eviction.
Big Brother continues tonight (July 20) at 10pm on Channel 5.
Following Jackie Travers's eviction interview last night (July 19), Big Brother told housemates that the Safe House would reopen and two housemates would be able to live in luxury and be immune from next week's eviction.
Sam and Sophie were chosen by the group on the basis that they would be less likely to be evicted anyway.
Emma Willis then revealed to viewers that instead of Sam and Sophie having immunity, they have "put themselves up for eviction".
Live on Monday (July 22), Sam and Sophie will be asked to choose one other housemate to move to the Safe House with them, and that contestant will also face eviction.
Big Brother continues tonight (July 20) at 10pm on Channel 5.
- 7/20/2013
- Digital Spy
Jackie Travers spoke to Emma Willis this evening (July 19) following her eviction from Big Brother.
The 59-year-old had been up against Callum Knell, Dexter Koh, Gina Rio and twins Jack and Joe Glenny in a five-way vote.
Jackie told Willis that she'd had "such an amazing time" in the Big Brother house, but said that she would never have taken part in the show without her daughter.
"I'd have been too scared to do it without her", she explained.
Jackie went on to confess she had thought she would be evicted earlier, saying: "I thought I would go out first or second week."
When asked who she thought had nominated her, she told Willis she thought it was Gina and "possibly Callum" and "maybe Dexter".
After being played Diary Room footage of Gina's nomination, in which she was heavily criticised, she said: "I'm gobsmacked. I thought I was a considerate housemate.
The 59-year-old had been up against Callum Knell, Dexter Koh, Gina Rio and twins Jack and Joe Glenny in a five-way vote.
Jackie told Willis that she'd had "such an amazing time" in the Big Brother house, but said that she would never have taken part in the show without her daughter.
"I'd have been too scared to do it without her", she explained.
Jackie went on to confess she had thought she would be evicted earlier, saying: "I thought I would go out first or second week."
When asked who she thought had nominated her, she told Willis she thought it was Gina and "possibly Callum" and "maybe Dexter".
After being played Diary Room footage of Gina's nomination, in which she was heavily criticised, she said: "I'm gobsmacked. I thought I was a considerate housemate.
- 7/19/2013
- Digital Spy
Jackie Travers has been evicted from Big Brother.
The 59-year-old lost out in a five-way vote against Callum Knell, Dexter Koh, Gina Rio and twins Jack and Joe Glenny.
Prior to the eviction announcement, Emma Willis had revealed that Gina, Dexter and the twins were safe as they had received the fewest votes. Lines then reopened with just Callum and Jackie competing.
Daughter Charlie Travers was seen in tears as her mother departed.
Jackie had been Digital Spy readers' clear favourite to go, taking more votes than the other four housemates combined with 58%.
She is the fourth to be evicted this series, but the fifth to leave following the ejection of Daley Ojuederie for "threatening and aggressive" behaviour.
The 59-year-old lost out in a five-way vote against Callum Knell, Dexter Koh, Gina Rio and twins Jack and Joe Glenny.
Prior to the eviction announcement, Emma Willis had revealed that Gina, Dexter and the twins were safe as they had received the fewest votes. Lines then reopened with just Callum and Jackie competing.
Daughter Charlie Travers was seen in tears as her mother departed.
Jackie had been Digital Spy readers' clear favourite to go, taking more votes than the other four housemates combined with 58%.
She is the fourth to be evicted this series, but the fifth to leave following the ejection of Daley Ojuederie for "threatening and aggressive" behaviour.
- 7/19/2013
- Digital Spy
It has probably been the most talked-about week of Big Brother since it moved to Channel 5 thanks to the rather unpleasant activities between Daley and Hazel.
However, after a week of high drama, it's time to get down to business with another Friday night eviction.
Five housemates are up for the chop tonight (July 19) and it looks like it could be just as tight as last week's elimination, which saw Hazel survive over Wolfy by the thinnest of whiskers.
The fivesome facing the public vote are Callum Knell, Dexter Koh, Gina Rio, Jackie Travers and twins Jack and Joe Glenny.
Jackie is the hot favourite with bookmakers to get the chop with odds as short as 1/20.
However, Jack & Joe (14/1) and Callum (14/1) are by no means safe.
Gina (40/1) and Dexter (40/1) are relative long-shots for the axe.
Emma Willis hosts tonight's Big Brother live show from 9pm on Channel 5.
However, after a week of high drama, it's time to get down to business with another Friday night eviction.
Five housemates are up for the chop tonight (July 19) and it looks like it could be just as tight as last week's elimination, which saw Hazel survive over Wolfy by the thinnest of whiskers.
The fivesome facing the public vote are Callum Knell, Dexter Koh, Gina Rio, Jackie Travers and twins Jack and Joe Glenny.
Jackie is the hot favourite with bookmakers to get the chop with odds as short as 1/20.
However, Jack & Joe (14/1) and Callum (14/1) are by no means safe.
Gina (40/1) and Dexter (40/1) are relative long-shots for the axe.
Emma Willis hosts tonight's Big Brother live show from 9pm on Channel 5.
- 7/19/2013
- Digital Spy
Jackie Travers has been evicted from 'Big Brother'. The 59-year-old mother of fellow contestant Charlie was kicked off the reality show last night (19.07.13) following a five-way vote against Callum Knell, Dexter Koh, Gina Rio and twins Jack and Joe Glenny. She left to chants of ''get Jackie out'' from fans outside the house, but admitted she was ''lucky'' to have lasted as long as she did. She told host Emma Willis: ''I've had such an amazing time. I really thought I'd go out first or second week, but then the third week went by and the fourth and I thought Jesus I'm...
- 7/18/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Big Brother has announced the latest nomination results.
Callum Knell, Jack and Joe Glenny, Dexter Koh, Gina Rio and Jackie Travers will all face eviction this week.
The housemates seemed to have forgotten that nominations were due to take place yesterday (July 14), the Channel 5 website states.
Voting will commence tomorrow, with the evicted housemate stepping out on Friday (July 19).
Daley Ojuederie was removed by producers yesterday following "threatening and aggressive behaviour" towards Hazel O'Sullivan in the Safe House.
A planned live nominations twist was dropped following Ojuederie's ejection from the competition, while O'Sullivan was immune from nomination this week as she remains in the Safe House.
Big Brother continues tonight (Tuesday, July 16) at 10pm on Channel 5.
Callum Knell, Jack and Joe Glenny, Dexter Koh, Gina Rio and Jackie Travers will all face eviction this week.
The housemates seemed to have forgotten that nominations were due to take place yesterday (July 14), the Channel 5 website states.
Voting will commence tomorrow, with the evicted housemate stepping out on Friday (July 19).
Daley Ojuederie was removed by producers yesterday following "threatening and aggressive behaviour" towards Hazel O'Sullivan in the Safe House.
A planned live nominations twist was dropped following Ojuederie's ejection from the competition, while O'Sullivan was immune from nomination this week as she remains in the Safe House.
Big Brother continues tonight (Tuesday, July 16) at 10pm on Channel 5.
- 7/16/2013
- Digital Spy
Wolfy Millington was defiant in the face of a hostile reception while exiting Big Brother tonight (July 12).
The practising shaman was beaten in a four-way battle by Callum Knell, Hazel O'Sullivan and Jackie Travers.
"They can boo all they want", she told Emma Willis when asked what she thought of the audience response. "It doesn't faze me."
She went on to admit disappointment at having gone, but rationalised it by saying she had received "two boos, two cheers" from the audience during her time in the competition.
Wolfy also confessed that she was surprised to have been picked by viewers, adding: "Anyone who says they're not in it to win it is just lying."
Quizzed on what went wrong for her, she suggested: "I think Gina and Dexter found out my game plan, which kind of killed it."
Elaborating on the plan, she said she had intended to "cause mischief" but never got the chance.
The practising shaman was beaten in a four-way battle by Callum Knell, Hazel O'Sullivan and Jackie Travers.
"They can boo all they want", she told Emma Willis when asked what she thought of the audience response. "It doesn't faze me."
She went on to admit disappointment at having gone, but rationalised it by saying she had received "two boos, two cheers" from the audience during her time in the competition.
Wolfy also confessed that she was surprised to have been picked by viewers, adding: "Anyone who says they're not in it to win it is just lying."
Quizzed on what went wrong for her, she suggested: "I think Gina and Dexter found out my game plan, which kind of killed it."
Elaborating on the plan, she said she had intended to "cause mischief" but never got the chance.
- 7/12/2013
- Digital Spy
Wolfy Millington has become the third housemate evicted from this year's Big Brother.
She lost out in a four-way public vote to Callum Knell, Hazel O'Sullivan and Jackie Travers.
> Big Brother evictee Wolfy Millington: "They can boo all they want"
The shaman's exit was not shown live, with Channel 5 cutting to the adverts as the house's doors opened.
Big Brother quickly apologised on Twitter for the error.
Erm, whoops. Bit of an error there. We can assure that Wolfy Has left the Big Brother house. #bbuk #BBEviction
— Official Big Brother (@bbuk) July 12, 2013
When the programme resumed, a replay showed Wolfy dancing her way down the stairs to a largely hostile reception.
The evictee had been Digital Spy readers' choice to go, beating Hazel into second place, and Jackie and Callum into a distant third and fourth.
Big Brother continues tomorrow night (July 13) on Channel 5 at 10pm.
She lost out in a four-way public vote to Callum Knell, Hazel O'Sullivan and Jackie Travers.
> Big Brother evictee Wolfy Millington: "They can boo all they want"
The shaman's exit was not shown live, with Channel 5 cutting to the adverts as the house's doors opened.
Big Brother quickly apologised on Twitter for the error.
Erm, whoops. Bit of an error there. We can assure that Wolfy Has left the Big Brother house. #bbuk #BBEviction
— Official Big Brother (@bbuk) July 12, 2013
When the programme resumed, a replay showed Wolfy dancing her way down the stairs to a largely hostile reception.
The evictee had been Digital Spy readers' choice to go, beating Hazel into second place, and Jackie and Callum into a distant third and fourth.
Big Brother continues tomorrow night (July 13) on Channel 5 at 10pm.
- 7/12/2013
- Digital Spy
Wolfy Millington, Hazel O'Sullivan, Jackie Travers and Callum Knell go head-to-head in this week's Big Brother eviction.
But which one of the foursome do you want to see sent packing?
Wolfy picked up eight nominations from her fellow housemates, Callum got five nominations, while Hazel only picked up two.
Jackie was chosen to join them in the four-way vote by 'Safe House' duo Dexter Koh and Gina Rio.
Hazel is the favourite for the chop with bookmakers (8/11), just ahead of Wolfy. Jackie (33/1) and Callum (40/1) look to be safe with long odds on them becoming the third housemate evicted.
Glamour model Hazel's chances of survival have been badly damaged this week by her relationship with Daley Ojuederie.
The couple's flirting has been frowned upon by many viewers and fellow housemates and Daley's girlfriend Katie made an emotional appearance on spinoff show Bit on the Side this week, crying over her boyfriend's actions.
But which one of the foursome do you want to see sent packing?
Wolfy picked up eight nominations from her fellow housemates, Callum got five nominations, while Hazel only picked up two.
Jackie was chosen to join them in the four-way vote by 'Safe House' duo Dexter Koh and Gina Rio.
Hazel is the favourite for the chop with bookmakers (8/11), just ahead of Wolfy. Jackie (33/1) and Callum (40/1) look to be safe with long odds on them becoming the third housemate evicted.
Glamour model Hazel's chances of survival have been badly damaged this week by her relationship with Daley Ojuederie.
The couple's flirting has been frowned upon by many viewers and fellow housemates and Daley's girlfriend Katie made an emotional appearance on spinoff show Bit on the Side this week, crying over her boyfriend's actions.
- 7/11/2013
- Digital Spy
Wolfy Millington has been evicted from 'Big Brother'. The 20-year-old fisherwoman became the third contestant to leave the reality TV show tonight (12.07.13) after losing a four-way vote with Callum Knell, Hazel O'Sullivan and Jackie Travers. After stepping out to a chorus of boos, the practicing Shaman dismissed the hostile reaction. She taunted: ''Come on is that all you've got ... Boo all you want, Booing doesn't phase me.'' Due to technical errors, her departure wasn't shown live as Channel 5 - who broadcasts the programme - went to a commercial break as the house's doors opened. An apology was issued on the official 'Big...
- 7/11/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Dexter Koh and Gina Rio saved Charlie Travers from eviction last night (09.07.13), putting her mum up in her place. The duo, who have been living in Big Brother's Safe House all week unbeknown to their fellow housemates, opted to save the 27-year-old beauty from getting the boot from the Channel 5 show, but they picked her mother Jackie Travers to face eviction alongside Wolfy Millington, Callum Knell and Hazel O'Sullivan. Dexter and Gina's sneaky move came as a shock to the rest of the house who thought the pair had been evicted last Friday (05.07.13), but their secret was divulged...
- 7/10/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Big Brother's Jemima Slade said she was surprised at the level of booing she received on exiting the house tonight (June 28).
The 41-year-old was beaten in the public vote by Dexter Koh, becoming the second to leave the current series after Sallie Axl last week.
Asked by Emma Willis if she had expected the hostile response she received from the crowd, Jemima admitted: "I didn't think I would get that many boos."
She went on to insist that the other housemates had expected her to stay, including her opponent Dexter: "He really thought he was going tonight. Everybody did... Most of them wanted me to stay as well."
Discussing the reasons for her being nominated, she suggested that "some people found... [her] a bit controlling".
"The days are so, so long," she continued, explaining that it was "so intense" in the house and that "you can't fart without no-one knowing...
The 41-year-old was beaten in the public vote by Dexter Koh, becoming the second to leave the current series after Sallie Axl last week.
Asked by Emma Willis if she had expected the hostile response she received from the crowd, Jemima admitted: "I didn't think I would get that many boos."
She went on to insist that the other housemates had expected her to stay, including her opponent Dexter: "He really thought he was going tonight. Everybody did... Most of them wanted me to stay as well."
Discussing the reasons for her being nominated, she suggested that "some people found... [her] a bit controlling".
"The days are so, so long," she continued, explaining that it was "so intense" in the house and that "you can't fart without no-one knowing...
- 6/28/2013
- Digital Spy
Dexter Koh, Gina Rio and Jemima Slade have become the latest housemates to be nominated for eviction on Big Brother.
The trio received the most votes from their fellow housemates when nominations took place yesterday (June 23).
Dexter received the most nominations, with ten housemates choosing to put him up for this week's public vote.
Dan Neal nominated Dexter as he doesn't think he is genuine, adding: "I don't trust him."
Jackie Travers was one of eight housemates who nominated Gina, explaining: "She's a bit precious and doesn't do much in the kitchen."
Meanwhile, Jemima was nominated by five of her housemates, with Gina saying that she thinks Jemima pretended to be her friend following their heated argument last week.
The housemates were informed of the news live on Channel 5 tonight, with Big Brother revealing the amount of nominations each housemate received for the first time.
The announcement was followed by...
The trio received the most votes from their fellow housemates when nominations took place yesterday (June 23).
Dexter received the most nominations, with ten housemates choosing to put him up for this week's public vote.
Dan Neal nominated Dexter as he doesn't think he is genuine, adding: "I don't trust him."
Jackie Travers was one of eight housemates who nominated Gina, explaining: "She's a bit precious and doesn't do much in the kitchen."
Meanwhile, Jemima was nominated by five of her housemates, with Gina saying that she thinks Jemima pretended to be her friend following their heated argument last week.
The housemates were informed of the news live on Channel 5 tonight, with Big Brother revealing the amount of nominations each housemate received for the first time.
The announcement was followed by...
- 6/24/2013
- Digital Spy
Jackie Travers has been given the chance to win her fellow housemates a slap-up meal by Big Brother.
The latest task, 'Feast Like A Beast', involves the housemates guessing Jackie's animal impersonations.
However, the twist is that Jackie can only impersonate the way that the animal eats their food.
Jackie will be served food by a 'Monkey Butler' and must demonstrate different creatures' eating styles successfully. If the house can guess over half the animals they will be given a meal of their choice for dinner.
Big Brother will air the task on Tuesday night's (June 25) highlights show.
The latest round of Big Brother nominations will air in the fourth part of tonight's highlights show.
The latest task, 'Feast Like A Beast', involves the housemates guessing Jackie's animal impersonations.
However, the twist is that Jackie can only impersonate the way that the animal eats their food.
Jackie will be served food by a 'Monkey Butler' and must demonstrate different creatures' eating styles successfully. If the house can guess over half the animals they will be given a meal of their choice for dinner.
Big Brother will air the task on Tuesday night's (June 25) highlights show.
The latest round of Big Brother nominations will air in the fourth part of tonight's highlights show.
- 6/24/2013
- Digital Spy
Hazel O'Sullivan, Joe Glenny, Jackie Travers and Jemima Slade became the first housemates to be sent to 'jail' in the current series of Big Brother over the weekend.
The foursome were all punished by Big Brother for discussing the impending round of nominations.
Big Brother gathered the housemates on the sofa to confirm the rule-break details.
"It is clearly stated in the Big Brother rules that discussion of nominations is not permitted," it said.
"However, at 10.21 this morning in the bedroom, Hazel and Joe discussed whether anyone would nominate Hazel. At 11.45 Hazel and Jackie discussed who Dexter might nominate, and at 1.26, Jemima questioned Sam about his nominations."
The latest round of Big Brother nominations will take place today (June 24).
Sallie Axl became the first housemate to be evicted from Big Brother last week, losing out in the public vote to Gina Rio.
The foursome were all punished by Big Brother for discussing the impending round of nominations.
Big Brother gathered the housemates on the sofa to confirm the rule-break details.
"It is clearly stated in the Big Brother rules that discussion of nominations is not permitted," it said.
"However, at 10.21 this morning in the bedroom, Hazel and Joe discussed whether anyone would nominate Hazel. At 11.45 Hazel and Jackie discussed who Dexter might nominate, and at 1.26, Jemima questioned Sam about his nominations."
The latest round of Big Brother nominations will take place today (June 24).
Sallie Axl became the first housemate to be evicted from Big Brother last week, losing out in the public vote to Gina Rio.
- 6/24/2013
- Digital Spy
Dexter Koh has become the centre of discussion in the Big Brother house, with the other housemates developing the theory that he is swapping in and out of the show with an identical twin.
The departure of People's Puppet Michael has generated a large amount of paranoia within the group and the latest speculation surrounds Koh's real identity.
Jackie Travers and checkout twins Jack and Joe Glenny are leading the accusations about Koh's double life, believing that they saw someone pretending to be Dexter in the shower this morning.
"I was in the shower and I thought that was very odd. They're swapping. They might be swapping Dexter around with a twin brother," said Jackie.
"There was no way that was Dexter in the shower this morning."
Dexter appeared to enjoy being the centre of attention, smiling at the group's comments and declining the opportunity to end the housemates' paranoia.
The departure of People's Puppet Michael has generated a large amount of paranoia within the group and the latest speculation surrounds Koh's real identity.
Jackie Travers and checkout twins Jack and Joe Glenny are leading the accusations about Koh's double life, believing that they saw someone pretending to be Dexter in the shower this morning.
"I was in the shower and I thought that was very odd. They're swapping. They might be swapping Dexter around with a twin brother," said Jackie.
"There was no way that was Dexter in the shower this morning."
Dexter appeared to enjoy being the centre of attention, smiling at the group's comments and declining the opportunity to end the housemates' paranoia.
- 6/24/2013
- Digital Spy
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