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@Zcsund1234 I think you’re forgetting the show is still pre-recorded and heavily edited. Bringing back former HG’s is about ratings not about changing the show for the better.
@Zcsund1234 I think you’re forgetting the show is still pre-recorded and heavily edited. Bringing back former HG’s is about ratings not about changing the show for the better.
Oh don’t get me wrong, I 150% know this to be true. Not for a second am I under the impression the current format or editing of the show will change. But, as much of a shock as it will come to many here, I am totally in support of the idea.I hate to rain on this parade but the chances of anything substantial having changed are slim. I guarantee this series will follow the exact format they’ve used for the previous two series. Seven are simply using past HG’s for ratings.
This.I am completely aware this won't change the show, I don't think at all this is in any way a way for them to change the show but merely a way to get people to watch as I mentioned the curiosity factor playing a role in. My entire post is about why this was an optimal decision in terms of ratings. Whether or not this is also intended, it will in a way "condition" viewers to possibly ease into the format as Masterchef was able to do with the new year judges. Having All Star Masterchef contestants were able to hold onto the initial Masterchef feel despite the judged being there, through association audiences were able to ease into having new judges. As with this some viewers who have turned off may find they will be inclined to enjoy the show due to simply seeing familiar faces they enjoyed seeing in the past. Classical conditioning is fascinating thing that can be used in a showed in more ways than just editing. Some viewers my genuinely tune in to see former housemates and some of those will definitely stick around to watch the entire season. This ratings gimmick may not be what I would prefer but I have no doubt in my mind it will work for viewing interest. But also you can not expect some form of content to make the show showing the past housemates discussing their 20 year old selves the first time in the house compared to now.
Nail on the head here. Heck, it’s already won me back as a viewer for this season alone. I know it’ll be heavily edited, but you’ve articulated in your post why this will be essential viewing for fans very well.With the inclusion of the former housemates I am very much likely going to be able to ignore a lot of the format of the show as much of my interest will be seeing these former players play the modern game and see how they compare the two experiences. […] But for this season itself Seven have guaranteed a ratings win, I can't see this at the very least not opening with huge numbers.
Nail on the head here. Heck, it’s already won me back as a viewer for this season alone. I know it’ll be heavily edited, but you’ve articulated in your post why this will be essential viewing for fans very well.
The “ex-contestants vs regular people” thing is also a well-proven success in Australia at the moment. For some reason almost every single reality show we have on air has done this in the last year or two. So it makes sense that Seven are jumping BB onto that bandwagon as well. It works.
And yes. If these launch ratings don’t top 2020’s premiere I’d be very surprised. There is a very real thirst for reality TV in general in Australia, let alone for Big Brother, that despite its downfalls and cancellations over the years still continues to peak time and time again. As soon as news goes mainstream that ex HMs are joining the series and promos start going out, the season will open to huge numbers. This is the best decision Seven has made for BB thus far.
Well at least you'll get one decent Big Brother next year. Or possibly 10 if it includes the back seasons.Also of note, 7+ has brought the rights to air Big Brother Canada locally here in Australia next year as well.
But they’re rating well..?2 Seasons of BB
2 Seasons of The Voice
2 Seasons of SAS
Rather than making multiple, shitty versions of shows every year, why not make one good quality version.
Be funny to watch these big brother all stars for their three minute appearance each second episode.
But they’re rating well..?
Can't argue with that haha! I still can't believe that The Voice did over 1 million every night. I watched the blinds, then gave up. I thought it was a cheap and nasty production.
Side note, very keen for the return of Idol!They actually had a lot of incredible talent this year. Shame it’s not a star maker. If I were wanting a real career I’d hold out for Australian Idol. Time will tell whether they will mess with the format or whether it can be a star maker once again. However it’s never gonna happen on the Voice, sadly.
You need to make it Theo! You know it better than anyone and you have all the footageI think how it’s celebrated is different.
Someone correct me if I’m wrong, but in the US a 21st is typically celebrated at a bar with a few friends for - as you mentioned - the purpose of being able to legally buy and consume alcohol for the first time. But in Australia it’s considered more of a “sophisticated” milestone, often celebrated quite largely with multiple memories, anecdotes and speeches shared commemorating their life. We are gifted the “key” to life/adulthood at these events. Growing up, how many times have you heard someone say “we’ll save that one for their 21st” as they take a photo or video of you? haha. I don’t believe it’s considered the same sort of event in America.
The latter is more likely to suit if Seven modelled a potential special as BB’s 21st “birthday” celebration, rather just than an anniversary. Looking back at highlights with past HMs/hosts sharing stories.
21 kind of makes sense. I assume Australia is the same as NZ that 21st birthday is a bigger event than the 20th Birthday?I think you summed it up right. I think mainly the whole 21st thing is a bit of an after thought as they just happened to miss the 20th anniversary lol.
What makes no sense is their supposed three year programming strategy was axing MKR and House Rules in 2021 then bringing them back for 2022. I don't get how they've gone so quickly from formats milked out over months to formats rushed through in weeks so that as soon as one comes along all they care about is promoting the next. If everything they've announced makes it to air they've got about 10 formats to squeeze in between February and November, along with the Winter Olympics and Commonwealth Games.2 Seasons of BB
2 Seasons of The Voice
2 Seasons of SAS
Rather than making multiple, shitty versions of shows every year, why not make one good quality version.
31 Eps including the finale for the 2021 seasonWhat makes no sense is their supposed three year programming strategy was axing MKR and House Rules in 2021 then bringing them back for 2022. I don't get how they've gone so quickly from formats milked out over months to formats rushed through in weeks so that as soon as one comes along all they care about is promoting the next.
How many episodes did BB clock in at after this year?