From the time the winner of Celebrity Big Brother has been declared there are still large contingents of people who are finding it difficult to accept the verdict. It really was a major surprise; Ulrika Jonsson who ultimately won the competition was not even in the reckoning when the competition was at its penultimate stage. Verne Troyer, was one celebrity that many were certain would walk away with the trophy, but in a twist to the tale he not only lost, but came a distant fourth! All these have prompted both the critics and lovers of the reality series to accuse that the result has been tampered.
However, despite the allegations and counter allegations the people behind the reality series, Channel 4 are really ecstatic at Ulrika’s victory. The promoters are under the impression that the drama and storm that followed Verne Troyer’s dismal forth place is good for the promotion and publicity of the series, and they firmly believe that script couldn’t have been better prepared.
A source close to Celebrity Big Brother reveals that it is always helpful to have a shock every now and then. Moreover, he added that it is always interesting when there is uncertainty surrounding the winner, unlike last year when the series was pretty much predictable. People are attracted towards things that take them unawares, and if the show can keep them constantly on the tenterhooks it would have done a great job. Of course, bookies cannot be too pleased with the unexpected results, but at least anyone who had the foresight to bet on long-shot Ulrika can now buy themselves a new deluxe 70 inch Samsung LE-70F96BD LCD TV. The enthusiasm shown by the producers however doesn’t reflect the fact the series is losing steam and popularity among the viewers and it can be seen as a last ditch effort by them to save face. A recent survey has revealed that a total of 3.8 million viewers watched the final lag of the series this year, which is a poor comparison to last year’s 5.8 million when Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty won the competition.