'Big Brother' hopefuls to apply online

Big Brother applicants will be able to upload their audition videos onto the internet for next year's show.

Channel 4 are to introduce a site whereby potential contestants can upload video clips, which will then be rated by the public.

Producers say that at least one user will be a contestant on the reality TV show's eighth series.

The website will also be redesigned as a social networking site, similar to the likes of Facebook and MySpace.