The Finale: Who’s in, who’s out?

Counting down to the end of BB08

So, tonight’s the big night! But how big exactly will it be? Let’s see:

- We know Kyle & Jackie O will be there. Jackie will be hosting, Kyle will probably be too busy booking his plane ticket home.

- We know our three finalists will be there. As seen last night, a large video screen has once again been set up in the backyard so they can watch the show.

- Updating comments on Mike Goldman’s blog last week, Mike is now telling us that he will be hosting backstage with Bree and Fitzy and the housemates. Speaking of whom…

- We hear Rima won’t be involved in the finale. She’s apparently quite upset with Kyle’s insistence at labelling her a ‘midget’, despite her repeated requests not to. All this year’s other Housemates will surely be there, however.

- All the previous winners will be there, except…

- The Daily Telegraph tells us Big Brother 1 winner Ben Williams has declined the invitation to appear. He supposedly wants to avoid the impact it could have on his “professional reputation” as the owner of a sports marketing agency - the one he was only able to set up with his BB winnings. Classy move, Ben. He will be ‘replaced’ by Sara-Marie.

And lastly, the question everybody is asking - Will Gretel be there? There’s been conflicting reports coming in over the weekend.

  • Last week we heard rumblings that the offer had been put out to her, and not yet declined.
  • Kyle hinted at her possible appearance last night.
  • According to ralph4453 on our forums, it was mentioned on 9am this morning that Gretel would make an appearance.
  • On the other hand, seriouslyjo heard a comment on radio this morning from Reggie, saying Gretel wouldn’t be there.
  • Mikey G said on his blog today that there would be a dedication “to my old mate Gretzky”.
  • Finally, the BehindBigBrother.com staff have today heard unconfirmed sightings of Gretel at Sydney airport.

Either way, tonight will be a big night as what may be the last ever season of Big Brother comes to an end! The finale show is *scheduled* to run from 7.00-9.30pm. Stick to our forums before, during, and after the show!