Big Brother 7

[Jo]

You got me on this one!

[Claret & Blue Army]

covunistudent said:

It was either A or C. The assult course did not come for a few weeks as Nick started to get found out then.

So I will go for an obvious answer and say as it was the first week, it was a getting to know you task.

Assuming I'm right, heres another question.

What was the reason that during the housemates practicing the assult course, we had our first ever "non housemate" in the house?

And you don't get multichoice this time as I can't think of 3 good alternatives.

The answer for the first task was the pottery one and the group failed.

Rehearsing for the Assault course somebody (Craig I think) left a pan of something on the stove which caught fire. The security guys had to come in to douse the flames.

[Claret & Blue Army]

BB4 Review

Anoushka
Caught out by the surprise 1st hour nominations just by trying to make the right impression. Her subsequent eviction was the beginning of a year where the liveliest and most entertaining housemates seemed to go early on leaving a huge vacuum. Out of all the 6 series to date definitely the one that got away

Justine
Beany as she was affectionally known was another livewire whose emaotions could change rapidly. The whole flirting with then hating the irrepressible Jon Tickle semi sealed her fate as the nation found favour with the geeky but entertaining man from Staines

Sissy
Foul mouthed and perpetually miserable. Burst into tears at the drop of a hat and often for no reason whatsoever. Didn't seem to get the gist of the whole show idea that is everybody for themselves when nominations crop up

Federico
Seemingly went out of his way to court controversey by rubbing up the wrong way everybody but his fellow housemates. His crude Avid Merrion impression in the Diary Room was real watch through the fingers moment.

Jon
The legendary Mr Tickle who seemed unbeatable until he came up against the grannies choice. Didn't mind being up for eviction. Joined in with the silliness although often highlighted his aloofishness with his means of staking out the intellectual high ground. The double eviction backfired on Big Brother as a nation cried oh no what have we done to such an extent that a hastily planned returning housemate idea was brought forward by a year and the landslide ensued he would go back in

Gaetano
Certainly shuffled the pack on the swap with Cameron and ruled the roost during his stay, which was no mean feat with Ray in there as well. His remark to Tania about her dietry habits was a classic which got misinterpreted

Tania
The blusher and burberry wearing IT girl wannabe. The dimmest housemate in this particular year had none of the endearing qualities of Helen nor the shock must watch ability that was Jade. Always seemed to be a second and a back up rather than showing the viewers what she was capable of.

Gos
I'm sure the meals he cooked were great as there could have been no reason why Rumpelstiltskin would have been kept away from nominations for so long. Spent so much time zedding away and as a consequence didn't really form any strong bonds with the other housemates apart from Cameron

Lisa
My god did this one think highly of herself. Arrogant without cause and portraying herself as someone way above her station made her one of Britains most detested withing a fortnight inside and outside the house to such an extent that even the placid Cameron talked of cutting off her oxygen supply. The third in a footballers special (Along with Tani and Steph) of housemates who had dated or in Stephs case married a footballer. Amusingly Mr Giggs fully denied it

Nush
Miss smiley chick breezed through the whole experience accruing followers in her wake but not really encouraging them further. Was expected to replicate Kate from the previous year but was far more girly than the ladete Ms Lawler. Horribly and publically dumped whilst in the house and mugged soon after coming out Miss Nowak I'm sure smiled after her ordeals

Steph
A genuine footballers wife...well ex wife anyway. Always had to contend with the fact that the guys did not find her attractive in the same way as the others and seemed stuck in the middle as a sort of sister to the guys. Very jealous of Nush during reward times a fact which lead to her and Ray having the biggest bust up of the series. Friendship with Cameron inevitably carried her through to the final day

Scott
Didn't put a foot wrong and played a very safe game. Unfortunately for him he was never a stand out guy which was picked up on and used by the alpha male characters in the house. Liasons wth Nush always seemed forced and not convincing although I'm sure he probably made the most friends from the series

Ray
The volatile Dubliner was a hot tempered character. Loved a laugh if he was laughing but at times though pushed it a little too far. His surprise when Jon remonstrated with him about his rough handling of Tania seemed to indicate where his thinking lay. That said his rebellious nature lead to some highly entertaining brushing offs by Big Brother. Possibly the biggest profanity user in the entire series as well

Cameron
Three years on and I still don't get why the virgin from the Orkneys was succesful. Very much an outsider from the frolics for the first 4 weeks yet still managed to eliminate Jon in the head to head eviction night. The trip to South Africa brought out a much more relaxed and risky side to his nature which on his return was manifested to the remaining house mates. This soon wore off though and it was back to business as usual. Still he was a nice guy I suppose

[Jo]

I said C - Pottery first of all - so i win - whats my prize? ;D

Covunistudent : i dont have any clue, can you tell us the answer?

Steve : where's our next question?

[covunistudent]

Steve has already told you the answer, but I suppose if you've missed it just like UK Gold + 1 hour, you get a 2nd chance to see it. Basically they were cooking something whilst EVERYONE was outside practising the assult course. They forgot about it, which started a mini fire. It was quickly put out by the security guys before any real damage was done, and the housemates were more pleased at first to see another human, before thanking them for actually putting the fire out.

As for Cameron I liked him, and I think he deserved to win. I think the reason why he won is because he could have fun when he WASN'T drunk, whereas the others couldn't.

As for Jonny from Big Brother 3 (2002) I met him in the collie in Cov, he was there for a student night a few years back. (Edit, when I say met him, I mean he was on stage in the Collie, and I was in the crowd listening to what he had to say. I didn't speak to him though.)

He basically said he was still friends with Kate, and he asked us if we all went to the toilet in the shower, (the p word,) said that Alex was all right to start off with, but was always moaning as time went on. This was only a few months after he came out though, so I couldn't tell you if hes still friends with Kate now.


I've often wondered what Steve would think of the forum members if we were to be in the BB house. I have a feeling I might just regret asking this question.

[Claret & Blue Army]

Forum members in BB house....hmmm interesting. Big Brother...erm sorry I will get back to you

For Jo (And others) the next question is

Which Big Brother series did not start in the month of May? And what caused the change?


BB5 Review

Kitten
One of the horriblest housemates ever. A political activist who thought that anybody who disagreed with her point of view was either sexist or homophobic when in fact it was just her they didn't like. Right from the off was determined to cause as much trouble to those running the show that she totally forgot about the lessening enjoyment the impact would have on the viewers.
Deservedly kicked off the show.

Emma
Dim but fun. This loud but likeable Lancashire lass was a bubbly mass of laughter but strongly stood her ground with Victor on more than one occasion. Used quite a lot by Michelle especially when the Bedsit return siruation backfired on BB. Michelle didn't back up her friend as she had stated before they returned and a consequence was that Emma was left on her own and the rest became history.

Vanessa
The first real indication that the good looking girls will never last long on a texted vote. Her upbringing gave her a non integrated aloofness that defined the divide between the young Lip Gloss bitches and the elder Jungle Cats. Flirting with Jason looked promising when Marcos 2 friends were in the bedsit but the events of fight night sealed her fate albeit later than originally scheduled

Marco
From the moment this uber camp idiot flounced into the house right to the moment he slipped on the eviction stage taking his family with him his propensity for "drama" in that annoying high pitched voice spoiled the early weeks. Nearly bit off more than he could chew when Jason threatened him big time causing him to back off and go into his shell. Hard to believe he was a law student

Becki
A new arrival which was the oddest of choices in what by then was a train wreck series. Famed for the Judas kiss on the by then detested Michelle the nightly shows were twisted to make the Geordie predator out to be the victim. Seemed willing to play by the rules and have fun but fell foul of the edict that new housemates will always lose on their first public vote (Until the following year)

Ahmed
Wasn't sure what to make of the out spoken ex asylum seeker at first. Seemed to be being set up as the potential fall guy by the Jungle Cats who adopted him by virtue of his distaste of the LGBs. His stance in the army task was laudable as given his history it was a tactless task. His coup attemmpt was hilarious and his unmasking of the secret that Michelle (and Jason) had escaped eviction lead to her true colours being shown to the others

Michelle
Possibly the most deluded and egotistical housemate possible. Thought she would be the house totty but on day 1 saw that not to be the case. Obviously intended to sleep with somebody on the show with the £50k "reward" offered by the tabloids up for grabs- what do you call a woman who sleeps with someone for a monetary prize? First target was Victor (Bet you forgot) who was not interested and so preyed on the youngest and most gullible in Stewart. The rest was cringe worthy history

Victor
Slick, The Milkman, The Plumber. Genuine legend who entered into the whole gameshow ethic. Obviously a huge WWE fan given some of the lines he sprouted in his incredibly entertaining diary room talks, and had set himself up as a pantomime heel character which he deliberately played to perfection. Was all going swimmingly until he clashed with Shell and the nice girl won. Still though Vic was by far the reason to watch the 5th series

Stuart
Entry bio suggested that he thought himself to be the most intelligent housemate ever- constantly quoting his 4 A grades in his A levels. Only seemed to comfirm the thoughts of those who say the standards are way too easy these days. Had a mind of his own on very few occasions most notably when in solo conversations with either Dan or Jason. However he was well under the thumb of the chubby Geordie so we never really got to see what he was capable of

Shell
Said it was about time Big Brother had a housemate who was "incredibly nice" and Ms Jubin certainly ticked all the right boxes for the red blooded male viewers. Got her degree whilst in the house showing off her mental prowess and promptly streaked in just her mortar board...showing off everything else!! Didn't mind flashing the flesh and certainly had by far the best figure to show off. For a nice, posh girl though she could swear like a docker when needs be. Much respected by the other housemates and was never in any threat of being up for eviction- in fact had hardly any nominations at all in total

Dan
The Enigma or so he thought at the start. Dan was a wise guy who seemed to be able to control all factions at will when things got out of hand. Knew just how to calm down and comfort the likes of Marco and equally stood his ground with Jason during his aggressive moments. Very shocked he only finished third as I thought he had winner written all over him

Jason
Launch night made us all believe he would be a no substance showman and for a while that looked likely whilst the factions got established. Talks with Victor and Ahmed in the garden looked indeed like 3 huge cats of the jungle marking out their territory whilst always being mindful of their prey and the plotting that went on sailed very close to the no discussing nominations rule at times. Was the main beneficiary of Victors fall from grace as many of the anti Nadia fans seemed to switch their allegiance to the Scot as a potential winner. The look of surprise on his face said it all how he thought that at the final 2 stage it was in the bag

Nadia
Ok I know of the British obsession for a freaky underdog but what else did the chain smoking transexual have in his/her locker that the others didn't. The incoherency of the rambles also made me wonder what it was about her. Didn't seem to take centre stage at all instead often made herself one of the numbers of the others first with Marcos group and then with the likes of the Dan/Shell alliance that sprang up in the middle ground.
Still scratching my head 2 years later

[Claret & Blue Army]

BB6 The people make shapes
BB5 That guy asking who you would "Talk Talk" To
BB4 The "Sideshow Bob" brothers
BB3 The bubbly thing
BB2 horse and Fruit- the comic flies

All of the above where the sponsors ad break segments but I don't recall what it was for the initial series.

Also the Eye colour schemes for each series
6 Blue/Black
5 Red/Black
4 Spectrum based colours
3 Green/Orange
2 Black/White
1 Browny-orange/Black


Next please describe the diary room chair in each of the 6 series

[Jo]

Geez Steve - you are a man obsessed with BB - dont know answer to the question?!?!? and i'll leave you to describe the diary room chairs ;D Hubby tells me that 14 housemates are going in this year - any other news?

[covunistudent]

2000 and the change was caused by Davina being pregnant.

No idea on the diary room chair although one year it was a big red chair.

I didn't watch the first series though until nasty Nick got involved.

[Claret & Blue Army]

BB Review

Mary
Wanted out after just a couple of hours following the mist bizarre entry into the house. Started to integrate better but found the gobbier housemates difficult. Befriended Science but certainly didn't Saskia. The argument the two of them had was great television given their disparagy in size

Lesley
Owner of the 3rd largest boobs in Huddersfield apparently. Along with Craig and Vanessa had the bitching sewn up a treat with Sam in particular being their main victim. Lesley was never backwards in coming forwards and never backed down to anybody and loved a good fight. Great outfits on way in and out

Sam
Stupid giggly prannet who claimed to be so obsessed with sex that she wouldn't be able to go without it....until Maxwell offered his services that was. Definitely no substance to this one and no style either. The only time anybody spoke up for her was in arguments with Lesley and not for her own benefit

Roberto
Derek apart the "Italian Stallion" failed to get on with most people and had the stereotypical latin temperament to boot. Upset the camp Kemal very early on and famously tipped hot food over the head on an unbelieving Maxwell. Great use of the word "Moonkey" on many occasions

Saskia
A nightmare on high heels. She and fellow chav pack members Maxwell, Anthony and the gimp Craig (After the latter had lost his friend Lesley) seemed to want to rule the roost as they locked horns with what became known as Team Makosi. Couldn't warm to Saskia even if cremated with her.

Maxwell
Surely the biggest error ever on behalf of the producers to let this thug involved. Hearing him bullying in yobbish snarling mockney tones was borderline viewing at the best of times.A nasty individual who was determined to turn the programme into the Chavwell show. Fortunately he and Saskia got mugged when they fell victim to yet another of Makosis secret missions (Which always seemed to be given her own little twist) which broke up the pair by manipulating things so both were up for eviction against each other

Science
Outspoken poet of the people looked to be like a northern version of Victor from the year before. Rarely let anybody get too close to him so maintained an element of being an enigma at all times. Made history by being the first ever original housemate to lose an eviction vote to a newcomer

Vanessa
Always seemed to be somebodys second or just one of the numbers. First it was Craig and Lesley, followed by Makosi. Very gossipy although it seemed more by way of nature than design. Her eviction remains one of the most horrible ever with the swap around that Big Brother did. Also the evil grins on the face of Craig and Derek made it the nearest the show ever got to happy slapping

Kemal
Also losed to a non original housemate. What a weird housemate. From the moment he flounced in dressed like a Turkish belly dancer of some description, constantly over ennunciating the word "fabulous" and being unashamed in using his exhibitionism to embarass others it was nearly impossible to work him out. His reaction to being doused by Maxwell was superb "At least someone got wet tonight", however that was spoilt by the too much information about his first time which ended up giving him the nickname "Skip Boy" on forums nationwide

Orlaith
Having seen off two potential heavyweight, Curt Bowens ex walked stating that she could not stand it any further. Came in as part of the secret garden task and immediately got all the other females noses up by virtue of her looks. On that respect she became a perennial enemy of Makosi although the two remained smiley when in each others company. A great shame she walked as most of the male voters were unsurprisingly solidly behind her and maybe she might have won.

Derek
Mr Laud became and probably remains the most popular connection with the Conservative party since Winston Churchill. Didn't mind whom he upset if he deemed they were beneath him but he did make some rather peculair friendships whilst in the house. Roberto was a probably obvious friend but Kinga certainly wasn't. I like most people was waiting for him to put her down big time but no they got on famously. Also stuck up for the eccentrics and was hugely supportive to Kemal and Eugene. Two fantastic Derek moments where his proclaiming of himself to being like Chirchill in the bunker during the spy task...and of course the bit where he claimed in front of a bemused Kinga and Eugene that he could see a monkey.

Craig
On his bio said he would be the nastiest bitchiest housemate ever. Maybe he was. Started well with his partnership with Lesley but almost lost it completely when up for nomination. Survived the eviction just and went from strength to strength. One of the many must watch characters who kept claiming his sexuality was a mystery to his fellow housemates....erm his relentless persuing on his beloved Anfernee kind of gave away the plot. The night when the diminutive "geordie" got drunk was a right watch through the fingers as who knows what was on Craigs mind. Was tough though as his bottle throwing at Craig seemed to show his dark side. A hard act to follow

Kinga
Proved she had the bottle (Sorry couldn't help it) to take it on the chin when given a second chance following Orlaiths walking out. Was very upset to have missed the initial selection. Seemed to have a soft spot for fellow secret garden occupant Eugene although in truth she probably scared the poor lad from Crawley. Will go down in history for that night on the lawn...just her and a wine bottle, whilst a horrified Anthony looked on whilst a disbelieving Craig laughed uncontrollably. Great singing voice and just dim enough to be endearing

Makosi
The star of the series by miles. Right from day 1 when she was the Unlucky 13th and was given her frst secret mission. Knew the power of these secret missions and put herself up for as many as she could. Often twisting them to suit her own needs. Not sure why she bothered with the afro though as her normal hair made her look absolutely gorgeous. Maybe there was a reveal plan involved at the finale. Was a sure fire runaway winner...until she got "pregnant". From there it was downhill all the way as the public then realised they had ben played by Makosi and were just as much victims of her games as the housemates

Eugene
To paraphrase the bible it looked like the Geek would inherit the Earth. It was all probably genuine but in a series wher the majority of housemates were thorough unlikeable a nice quiet unassuming guy was always going to illicit a huge sympathetic reaction. Such was his nature that even the aggressice to all and sundry Maxwell took him under his wing in a friendly older sibling way. Some say his decision to take half the money ruined his chance to scoop the lot but in this year £100k would have been wasted on just one of the inmates

Anthony
The pre teen girly vote won this as the short dancing unable to handle his drink puny "Geordie" from Consett was pretty much carried through each round by others- Craig mainly but also Makosi. Consensus after the final was not so much that Anthony won but that the others lost such was the anaemic response to his victory


Well there you go. The 6 series one day at a time.
Who was the best?
Who was the worst?


Also try this for a fantasy BB house
Taking one female and one male from each year put together your own series and work out who gets eliminated in order to declare a winner.

Hints- Too many lively characters could not cope at the same time so somebody would need to be the glue types

[Claret & Blue Army]

1. Maroon W shaped chairs
2. Black and white patched odd shaped one.
3. Small red and lumpy
4. Sofa esque blue one with lower arm type things
5. Tall red futuristic looking chair
6. Huge rounded blue chair shaped to make the person sitting on it look very small

New Question

3 of the housemates in BB2 actually shared the real first name, which was?

[Jo]

Once again Steve - thanks for all this info. its great to read and be reminded of past BB housemates - but again i dont know the answer to your question - and you call me a big BB fan ;D Stop making the questions so hard can we have the answer and an easier question?

[Claret & Blue Army]

In BB2 both Bubble and Josh had the real first name of Paul...thus being the same as Mr Clarke

Ok easier questions.

They all went in pretty much together in the first series but who was the first to step into the house in each of series 2-6?

[covunistudent]

Series 2 Penny? (Guessing here.)

Series 3 Alex. I'm guessing here again.

Series 4 it was Anoushka. As Davina said flirting in an empty house.

Series 5 oh my god oh my god its marco hello its marco oh my god.

Series 6 it was Derek. I think they got it just right with Lesley coming in next. Classic quote from Derek:

"You've obviously looked for a lot of attention in that, did you get it."

Lesley: "Oh yeah." (Refering to her coming in, in a nurses outfit.)

[Jo]

Lookie what i found :

It is rumoured that the start of the series will be Thursday May 18, 2006, the first series to begin on a Thursday, and that this year there will be 16 housemates, once again a rise in the number of housemates entering the house initially. The series will run for 13 weeks, scheduled to end on Friday August 18. This however is not an official confirmation by Channel 4 and instead appeared upon the independent news company for Channel 4 ,ITN.

It has however been stated that there will be eighteen beds split into two bedrooms and a thirty-foot pool, barbecue area and bar. There are also rumours of one of the contestants having Tourette's Syndrome

yeeharrrrrrr - 17 days and counting......