Monday, December 31, 2007

Big Brother’s Celebrity Hijack thrown into crisis

Celebrity Hijack LogoNew Big Brother show 'Celebrity Hijack' has reportedly been thrown into crisis - just day's before it's due to begin.

Producers are in crisis talks, and are said to be worried that the chosen celebrities are too outlandish while the housemates may be too boring.

The new Channel 4 show - a replacement to the controversial Celebrity Big Brother – sees twelve youngsters who all have a special talent, competing for a prize totaling £50,000.

The participating celebrities are rumored to include Joan Rivers, Ian Wright and 'Little Britain' star Matt Lucas - who will all take on the role of Big Brother and control the housemates.

According to Britain's Daily Mail newspaper, Celebrity Hijack producers were hoping that the housemates would become the real stars of the show - which will be hosted by Dermot O'Leary, however a series of trials with "guinea pigs" proved to be disastrous as the celebrities were far more entertaining.

The problems came about when bosses took their attempts to "dull down" the show - a step too far.

Now, the show's makers are desperately trying to liven up the show ahead of its launch later this week.

Matt Lucas and comedian Jimmy Carr expected to appear on the show.

Channel 4 have even considered "gagging" the celebrities in a bid to stop them from stealing the limelight.

An insider revealed: "Basically the problem was the celebrities totally out-shone and overshadowed the contestants.

"They were much more entertaining than the housemates. Now there are some very worried people around.

"Would you rather see and listen to the likes of Jimmy Carr and Matt Lucas or a young unknown who's good at chess or plays the violin?

"Staff will work around the clock tweaking the show to make sure it works well."

Bosses are now thought to be considering sending the stars into the house in a last-ditch attempt to save the show.

Last night, a spokesperson for Channel 4 said: "There's no panic! – the show will be brilliant."

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