Big Brother - no phone scandal yet! Now that's a shocker! - Big Brother

Gambit_is_ace · 07-03-2007, 09:32

If there was one program to be caught out first i naturally would have thought Big Brother. So far, so good.

Verence · 07-03-2007, 12:53

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Originally Posted by Gambit_is_ace

If there was one program to be caught out first i naturally would have thought Big Brother. So far, so good.

There will probably be a "BB Phone Vote Scandal" about 3 or 4 into the show, particularly if it turns out the %s of those up for eviction are very close

GrannyGruntbuck · 07-03-2007, 13:00

A couple of years ago, I was watching a live feed via my motorised satellite system of a BB finale and saw with my own eyes, that whilst on channel 4, they were actively encouraging people to phone in and vote still, the actual winner had already been chosen and they were rehearsing how they would make their exits and what they would say and what would be said to them. I did record it so may still have the avi file somewhere. This was happening aprrox 20 minutes before the actual winner was announced.

07-03-2007, 13:00

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Originally Posted by Gambit_is_ace

If there was one program to be caught out first i naturally would have thought Big Brother. So far, so good.

So many others seem to be at it, nothing would surprise me.

InMyArms · 07-03-2007, 16:29

Perhaps BB hasn't been caught out yet because its not fixed

gertie · 07-03-2007, 17:25

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Originally Posted by aran

Perhaps BB hasn't been caught out yet because its not fixed

You could be right, however I have always had doubts about the voting system since BB3 When Jonny (forgot his surname) came second

Gambit_is_ace · 07-03-2007, 17:53

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Originally Posted by aran

Perhaps BB hasn't been caught out yet because its not fixed

i'm not saying it is fixed but if you asked me a few weeks ago, name one program which is likely to be fixed i would have assumed Big Brother.

08-03-2007, 14:51

Endemol UK subsidiary Cheetah TV has been implicated:

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...wpost&t=548245

caprice · 08-03-2007, 15:41

Just watching ch5 news update now and they announced that the name of a member of the production screen was once put on screen as a winner on one of those programmes and on 4 (I think, maybe 5) other occasions fictional names were put on screen as winners.

Bibbles · 08-03-2007, 15:54

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Originally Posted by farfromheaven

Endemol UK subsidiary Cheetah TV has been implicated:

You couldn't make that up could you!!

Maybe BB is the cleanest as they have always stated they have independent adjudicators.And most of their time has been spent fending off outside betting coups rather than elevate income levels.BB is one I would expect to be cleanest.

Electra · 08-03-2007, 16:08

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Originally Posted by Bibbles

You couldn't make that up could you!!

Maybe BB is the cleanest as they have always stated they have independent adjudicators.And most of their time has been spent fending off outside betting coups rather than elevate income levels.BB is one I would expect to be cleanest.

You'd expect it to be, wouldn't you? I'm really starting to wonder now though. What a mess!

RacerWelsh · 08-03-2007, 18:09

frankly I am surprised people are surprised......

SpecialClub · 08-03-2007, 18:38

No phone scandal yet?

All that "getting the mugs to vote out Nikki then vote her back in again" scandal which led to a fine must have been a figment of my imagination then.

Pres.F · 08-03-2007, 18:45

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Originally Posted by GrannyGruntbuck

A couple of years ago, I was watching a live feed via my motorised satellite system of a BB finale and saw with my own eyes, that whilst on channel 4, they were actively encouraging people to phone in and vote still, the actual winner had already been chosen and they were rehearsing how they would make their exits and what they would say and what would be said to them. I did record it so may still have the avi file somewhere. This was happening aprrox 20 minutes before the actual winner was announced.

If you could find the AVI I'd love to see it

Gambit_is_ace · 08-03-2007, 19:05

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Originally Posted by SpecialClub

No phone scandal yet?

All that "getting the mugs to vote out Nikki then vote her back in again" scandal which led to a fine must have been a figment of my imagination then.

that was just angry voters who knew about it.

vincentvangogo · 08-03-2007, 23:49

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Originally Posted by GrannyGruntbuck

A couple of years ago, I was watching a live feed via my motorised satellite system of a BB finale and saw with my own eyes, that whilst on channel 4, they were actively encouraging people to phone in and vote still, the actual winner had already been chosen and they were rehearsing how they would make their exits and what they would say and what would be said to them. I did record it so may still have the avi file somewhere. This was happening aprrox 20 minutes before the actual winner was announced.

If you find it you should put it on Youtube and let 'em smoke it. Forward to Ofcom too.

sophiew · 09-03-2007, 00:02

they brief contestants to do should they win, or shoudl they come 2nd.

this is completely normal, and happens on every show, not just big brother.

Fight Fan · 09-03-2007, 06:24

I have a feeling the knives will be out for Big Brother soon and I think its a good thing. I have thought the whole voting prosess was dodgy for a few years now.

Pandorian · 09-03-2007, 08:44

I see on the news, the police may be called in to investigate possible fraud, C5 have suspended all their premium rate services, and a ex TV boss believes there is plenty more to come.

I think it is a case of watch this space!

SpecialClub · 09-03-2007, 12:39

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Originally Posted by Pandorian

I see on the news, the police may be called in to investigate possible fraud, C5 have suspended all their premium rate services, and a ex TV boss believes there is plenty more to come.

I think it is a case of watch this space!

I've also just noticed something else having read my copy of The Guardian this morning, and that is... guess which production company makes the TV programme that is at the centre of the Channel Five controversy.

Yes, my friends, Endemol is becoming a very dirty word in broadcasting.

Also, I have noticed that it has been mentioned in this thread already as well, and I am surprised at myself that I missed it.

trickyvik · 09-03-2007, 12:58

Time will tell.

Pandorian · 09-03-2007, 13:02

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Originally Posted by SpecialClub

I've also just noticed something else having read my copy of The Guardian this morning, and that is... guess which production company makes the TV programme that is at the centre of the Channel Five controversy.

Yes, my friends, Endemol is becoming a very dirty word in broadcasting.

Also, I have noticed that it has been mentioned in this thread already as well, and I am surprised at myself that I missed it.

Funny, it wasn't mentioned in my Daily Sport!

Sooz · 09-03-2007, 13:37

I thought it was just ITV programmes that were being investigated at the moment.

CHUTNEY · 09-03-2007, 14:39

No all channels, including Sky.

07-03-2007, 09:32	#1
Gambit_is_ace Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,009	Big Brother - no phone scandal yet! Now that's a shocker! If there was one program to be caught out first i naturally would have thought Big Brother. So far, so good.

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caprice Inactive Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Here, There and Everywhere :) Posts: 16,043	Just watching ch5 news update now and they announced that the name of a member of the production screen was once put on screen as a winner on one of those programmes and on 4 (I think, maybe 5) other occasions fictional names were put on screen as winners. Last edited by caprice : 08-03-2007 at 15:42.

07-03-2007, 13:00	#3
GrannyGruntbuck Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 708	A couple of years ago, I was watching a live feed via my motorised satellite system of a BB finale and saw with my own eyes, that whilst on channel 4, they were actively encouraging people to phone in and vote still, the actual winner had already been chosen and they were rehearsing how they would make their exits and what they would say and what would be said to them. I did record it so may still have the avi file somewhere. This was happening aprrox 20 minutes before the actual winner was announced.

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InMyArms Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 14,765	Perhaps BB hasn't been caught out yet because its not fixed

08-03-2007, 14:51	#8
farfromheaven Posts: n/a	Endemol UK subsidiary Cheetah TV has been implicated: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...wpost&t=548245

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RacerWelsh Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In your mind! Services: BT Broadbeans Posts: 30,004	frankly I am surprised people are surprised......

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SpecialClub Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Services: 5.5" black and white TV analogue! Posts: 5,101	No phone scandal yet? All that "getting the mugs to vote out Nikki then vote her back in again" scandal which led to a fine must have been a figment of my imagination then.

09-03-2007, 00:02	#17
sophiew Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 162	they brief contestants to do should they win, or shoudl they come 2nd. this is completely normal, and happens on every show, not just big brother.

09-03-2007, 06:24	#18
Fight Fan Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: England Services: Sky Digital Posts: 2,482	I have a feeling the knives will be out for Big Brother soon and I think its a good thing. I have thought the whole voting prosess was dodgy for a few years now.

09-03-2007, 08:44	#19
Pandorian Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,389	I see on the news, the police may be called in to investigate possible fraud, C5 have suspended all their premium rate services, and a ex TV boss believes there is plenty more to come. I think it is a case of watch this space!

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trickyvik Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,138	Time will tell.

09-03-2007, 13:37	#23
Sooz Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,252	I thought it was just ITV programmes that were being investigated at the moment.

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CHUTNEY Banned User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Newcastle on Tyne. Posts: 15,665	No all channels, including Sky.