Gday Guys, hope everyone is well. Have read many posts about the audition process and I hope to shed more light on some areas of this year's process. I was Fast-Tracked two weeks' after I sent my video in. From there I attended the audition where upon arriving I was quickly ushered to a waiting room and sat with about 30-40 others. From there we were given tickets - think raffle types with a number. Once they were called a group of us about 9, I would say, were led to another room where we were sat in front of EP - Chris Blackburn and another casting producer - Jaala.
In this process they simply asked two questions: 1) Do you think it's okay to lie? 2) Tell us something that has happened to you over the past 24 hours?
Anyway, I answered these questions ( once the lady next to me shut up) and to my surprise myself and I'd say, 5 of the nine got through to the third round ( A meeting with Alex) - But before I discuss that some other observations; After the meeting with the two producers, myself and the others were taken to another room, where like has been previously mentioned your photo is taken up close four to five times before you sit back down. Soon after you are called to speak with Alex, who is sitting next door. Here I was also given a piece of paper which said along the lines of 'well done for making it this far, if we are interested in taking it further you'll receive an email invite by May 14, for another audition by the end of may.
While waiting to speak with Alex, I was observing who was around me.. there were about about 40 people constantly ticking over in this room, as more people made it to this round. I hate to burst the bubble, but what I saw was the same as what everyone has discussed; lots of blondes - lots of blondes with make up, short skirts, and well you get the rest - let's just say they were telegenic. Pathetic really. Conversely, there were cody simpson lookalikes, and most on a whole, were above average looking and the exact types you have seen in previous seasons. I noted there were only two older people (40+) waiting to see alex ( in my waiting time anyway)
It was a very weird situation. Sitting there in total silence, as you couldn't ask people their name, what they do for a living or anything of a personal nature. Which left most there sitting like mute gits. Anyway, after waltzing in to talk with Alex, he asked two distinct questions: Do you consider yourself a leader? 2) what did you think of Drew and Tully from last year?
he also commented on some finer points of my application... the chat wouldn't have lasted no longer than about 3-4 minutes. From there it was over and out. I'm one of the many who didn't receive that golden email last night, and that's totally okay. Would I audition again? who knows.
I will say this - I'm very convinced that BB producers already have bout say 6 or 7 people in mind from last year's auditions, who they kept in their pocket for this year - which would technically only leave around 8 0r so spots for people auditioning this year.
On top of that, if you were not Fast Tracked, and you simply rock up and go through rounds 1, 2 before you even get a shot with alex, you're totally up against it. Your chances are soooo remote it's ridiculous. The nationwide auditions are more purely for publicity and promotion as much as finding the 'right housemate' -
Anyway, regarding the process from here on: I came across this rather interested blog from a person who auditioned for UK BB - and got to the very end of the process. It's an extremely interesting and intricate explanation about what takes place in the later round of the audition process. Pardon this name
www.famewhore.co.uk/big-brother
All the best everyone!
Alex Mavroidakis @AlexMavroidakis 
