[Gary Baldy]

I was extremely sceptical about this series before it started, but it’s actually been the best Big Brother in *years*.

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With the celebrity houseguests, they got it right a few times with some sensible names that gave good insight, but far too often they were Z list over the top obnoxious types who were clearly only there for a few quid and to give their act exposure.

It was as if the bookers were trying to book for a random ITV2 panel show rather than a show that is supposed to be bigger and break out beyond the usual ITV2 demographic.

To be honest though I’m not sure any reality show or its spin off has ever mastered the best way to finish the series. It’s even worse on I’m a Celeb, you get a crown of twigs, fireworks go off, and that’s it, it’s all over. 

I would have basically filled the last 45 mins with the housemates, more chat, banter, montages, reactions to stuff other housemates won’t have seen before, reactions to Jordan being the winner etc, rather than celebrity house guests.

I’m a Celeb at least used to have Extra Camp for some closure