Celebrity Big Brother 2010

[Perdita]

THIS is the cabin love nest where celebrity housemates can snuggle up.

But first they will have to find the room, which is hidden off the garden.

The Swedish-style cabin has a fireplace, leather sofa, mirrors, armchair - and a deer's head on the wall.

Set designers wanted to make it the favourite BB spot for celebs to get cosy with each other.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...-in-cabin.html

[Perdita]

Celebrity Big Brother was on the brink of imploding last night, with less than 24 hours to go before the new series, as Channel 4 found itself unable to confirm the line-up of contestants.

The TV network held crisis talks all day yesterday after two of the contestants expected to appear in the reality show were involved in a New Year punch-up.

Cagefighter Alex Reid, the boyfriend of glamour model Katie Price, allegedly attacked her ex-partner, pop star Dane Bowers, at 5am on New Year’s Day after an all-night party.

Yet, in what appeared to be a cynical bid for viewers, Channel 4 yesterday gave the go-ahead for both men to take part, despite concerns that the show, hosted by Davina McCall, would dissolve into chaos if they continued their feud on-screen.

Both Bowers, 30, and Reid, 34, were taken in chauffeur-driven cars to a hotel in Hertfordshire close to Elstree Film Studios, the site of the Big Brother house.

The two men are among a group of models, TV personalities and actors hired by Channel 4 in the latest parade of housemates desperate for cash and publicity.

The show has suffered a series of setbacks before tonight’s launch, with producers having to find a succession of replacements as their first-choice candidates pulled out.

First, Eighties pop star Boy George had to withdraw after the Probation Service ruled that being on Big Brother would breach the terms of his early release from prison, after his conviction for assault and false imprisonment of a male escort.

Next, former England footballer Paul Gascoigne was pursued by producers, but last week revealed he had decided not to take part.

Even TV astrologer Russell Grant, who has not appeared regularly on television since Big Brother began ten years ago, rejected an offer from the producers to go on the show.

In previous years, Channel 4 has offered journalists an advance list of housemates, on condition of signing a legal agreement not to reveal their identities until the series began.

The network began the same process 17 days ago, yet until last night had failed to provide details of any contestants.

This year’s housemates are rumoured to include footballer Vinnie Jones, Hollywood actor Stephen Baldwin – veteran of a string of US reality shows – Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood’s former lover Ekaterina Ivanova, Donald Trump’s ex-wife Ivana, actress Stephanie Beacham and glamour model Nicola Tappenden.

Yesterday, Channel 4’s head of programming, Julian Bellamy, held talks with senior colleagues about the line-up and both Bowers and Reid were contacted for assurances about their behaviour.

Ms Price, 31, also known as Jordan, had invited both men to a fancy-dress party at her Surrey mansion to celebrate the New Year.

Bowers, who had chart success with Another Level in the Nineties, tried to rekindle his relationship with the model.

He and Reid are believed to have argued at the party, but tension erupted into violence at 5am when Bowers tried to go back into the house to collect a mobile phone.

Reid is said to have blocked his way, and Bowers to have used insulting words. Reid is then said to have punched Bowers.

A source said: ‘It’s a conundrum for Channel 4. There’s no doubt that some viewers will tune in hoping that Bowers and Reid will have a fight on television for them.

‘It was always going to be prickly between them, living in the same house, but this fight ramps up the tension.

'But Channel 4 are also petrified of the possible consequences if things get out of hand. There was a fight on the standard version of Big Brother a few years ago and they were on the verge of pulling the programme off air.

‘It would be a total disaster for them to have to pull Celebrity Big Brother halfway through, especially because it’s the last one they’re doing.’

In 2004, Hertfordshire Police mounted an investigation after housemates Victor Ebuwa and Emma Greenwood had to be pulled apart by security guards during a row.

The programme was taken off air for several hours and was close to being cancelled completely over the bust-up.

Channel 4 announced last year that it was cancelling Big Brother after ten years. Executives insisted that falling viewing figures were not the reason, although last year’s series was watched by barely two million viewers an episode, compared to ten million at its peak.

A Big Brother source said: ‘Channel 4 authorises every single housemate. Each one of the celebrities is given very clear guidance on the standards of behaviour that are expected of them.’

Celebrity Big Brother 2010 line-up

Page 3 girl Nicola T is one of the show's contestants

Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss will join the fray tomorrow


Pamela Anderson also looks set to make her way into the house

Game of two halves: Footballer-turned-actor Vinnie Jones and Paul Gascoigne have been touted as potential names for the Celebrity Big Brother line-up

Ekaterina Ivanova is said to have been offered £100,000 to take part in the show

Alex Reid allegedly fought with Dane Bowers at Katie Price's new year's party

Ex-Another Level singer Dane Bowers will also make his way into the house tomorrow

Pop stars Lady Sovereign and Jonas Altberg are also in the line-up for the final series of Celebrity Big Brother



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...-hours-go.html

[Abbie]

They have a right mix of people in this year!!!


The mini task was funny!

[Hannelene]

Heidi just looks like she doesn't want to be there- what happened to her face?
Stephen I have developed a mini crush on!
and Lady Sovereign looks like an interesting character!
Surprised to see Ronnie's ex in there!!

[Abbie]

Yeah I think Heidi will be first to go


Me mam said she looked like death warmed up

[Chloe O'brien]

I think Sov will be the first to go. Heidi will be kept in to see if she dishes the goss on any celebs.

[moonstorm]

Heidi looked terrible, I didn't think she was going to make it down the stairs.

[Bryan]

i loved it last night

the celebs coming out of the eye, how camp was and dramatic was that!

OMG Sisqo! Singing the thong song! It was like year 6 all over again!!!

I loved it when Hiedi went to Stephen "I've seen you before" the dirty old man!!! and the celebs all fitting into the mini. Alex Reid sat on her lap, what a come down for Stephanie Becham.

Even though he was rumoured Im shocked Vinnie Jones has gone in! :O

Not the most A list of celebs, but that doesnt matter, there is an interesting mix in there and i think they will be a very entertaning bunch of housemates!

Bring on the next 27 days!

[tammyy2j]

Last night's Celebrity Big Brother launch show peaked with 6.72m (24.1%) for Channel 4, early viewing figures show.

The launch of the seventh and final series, which saw celebrities including Stephen Baldwin, R&B singer Sisqó and former Coronation Street actress Stephanie Beacham enter the BB house, averaged 5.91m (21%) for Channel 4 between 9pm and 10.15pm, peaking with an impressive 6.72m (24.1%) at 9.55pm.

Last year the opening show, which aired Friday, January 2, 2008, was seen by 5.27m (21.8%) across the same timeslot.

E4's spinoff show Celebrity Big Brother's Big Mouth followed the main show with 505k (2.8%) over an hour.

[tammyy2j]

The 11 contestants appearing on the final series of Celebrity Big Brother on Channel 4 have been revealed.

Among the lineup are a cross-dressing cage fighter, a former Dynasty actress, a Page 3 model and a Swedish DJ.

Their ages range from 21 to 60 and there are 5 females and 6 males.

The female celebrities taking part are Page 3 model Nicola T, grime artist Lady Sovereign, actress Stephanie Beacham, model Ekaterina Ivanova and so-called Hollywood Madam Heidi Fleiss.

Cage fighter Alex Reid, footballer-turned-actor Vinnie Jones, singer Dane Bowers, Swedish DJ Jonas aka Basshunter, R&B singer Sisqó and actor Stephen Baldwin complete the list of contestants.

The celebrities will remain in the compound for 27 days before the winner is crowned.

Vinnie to win