Davina McCall 'quits Big Brother'

[Chris_2k11]

From Digitalspy -

Davina McCall has quit Big Brother to become a serious actress, reports claim.

The presenter, who has fronted the Channel 4 reality show since 2000, will launch her new career when the ninth series ends this summer.

She has sacked long-time agent John Noel in favour of Michael Foster, who spearheaded Billie Piper's transformation from popstar to respected actress.

A source told the News of the World: "She has finally realised the time is right to move on. After doing so many series of Big Brother, she's become seriously bored.

"She's very excited and convinced that Michael can turn her into a serious actor."

The 40-year-old will reportedly star in a major ITV drama later this year. She previously attempted to change direction with a role in ITV sitcom Sam's Game in 2001, but the show was cancelled after one series.

A Channel 4 insider said: "Davina has had to make some very hard choices. There is an understanding at Big Brother that it's very unlikely she'll be back.

"How many times can she keep on saying, ‘Big Brother House, this is Davina. You are live on Channel 4. Please do not swear'? This really is make or break time for her." -


:confused: this a wind up?

[Perdita]

:thumbsup: Great news, I can't stand her. With regards to her wanting to become a serious actress, I needed cheering up and this has given me a bl**dy good laugh. :rotfl: :lol: :rotfl: :lol:

[Abbie]

Noooooooooooo she cant leave, it WILL NOT be big brother without her

[Jessie Wallace]

Noooooooooooo she cant leave, it WILL NOT be big brother without her

Never mind, Big Brother is boring now anyway.

Be interesting to see what she is like in other roles.

[Pinkbanana]

I cant stand her personally....its all the shouting she does...wonder who will replace her

[Bryan]

davina becoming an actress, stranger things have happened, who knows. let's not judge until we see her act

i personally think this will be the last series of big brother unless it seriously ups it game and returns to the show it once was

[Abigail]

I really cannot stand that woman, she is so irritating. Hopefully her acting career will be a flop then she'll disappear from our screens for good.

[Chloe O'brien]

I like Davina and she deserve a chance to see if she can become a serious actress. I think this may be the last Big Brother series unless they get Dermot to take over.

[N+icole]

I now realise what crpa big brother is! I see it like people who have no lives need some entertainment in others lives. It really is trash tv, don't know why I ever watched it, can waste your life watching tv.

Davina quitting is a shock they, she like goes with the show.

[Chloe O'brien]

Davina McCall has denied rumours that she is quitting Big Brother after the next series.

It was reported (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bigbrother9/a95313/davina-mccall-quits-big-brother.html) earlier this month that the presenter is leaving the Channel 4 show after eight years to become a serious actress.

However, she told reporters at last night's London premiere of the Sex And The City movie that she wants to stay with the programme for as long as possible, saying: "I'm not leaving Big Brother. They would have to kill me before I'd stop doing it."

Talking about the new series, which kicks off on June 5, she said: "We're going to be much tougher with rules this year."

Celebrity Big Brother is also rumoured to be making a return (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bigbrother9/a95821/celebrity-big-brother-to-return-next-year.html) in 2009 after being axed following last year's race row surrounding Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty.

[Abbie]

Thats good, I mean she really does the make the show, it wouldnt be big brother without her

[Bryan]

i always thought it was odd that davina would quit, she's always protested she'd be there until the end.

good news about celebrity big brother, i enjoy that more than the normal one usually :D