Gretel evicted from Big Brother
Outspoken host Gretel Killeen has been ousted from TEN's Big Brother as part of a complete re-vamp of the show for 2008.
The Daily Telegraph reports that the show will return in a new format next year, with the removal of the host spearheading its new look.
The rumour on other changes includes a new set, new rules and a possible new location. Staff at Southern Star Endemol were reportedly told to "be creative" in their wish list of fresh ideas.
Killeen has hosted the show since its inception in 2000. But she has divided viewers, with many who find her dominating and showing favouritism, while just as many admire her ability to think on her feet amid trying situations -not the least of which was the now-infamous "Free The Refugees" moment from Housemate Merlin in 2004.
Former housemate Tim Brunero told NineMSN Gretel's departure would be a huge loss. "She was a professional operating with a live audience on a very high-rating show, with someone in her ear giving her instructions at all times. She managed to steer house mates through some very difficult and emotional situations. She was firm with the boys and a mother to the girls," he said.
Kris Noble, the second "Big Brother" after Peter Abbott, is also understood to have moved on from SSE.
Early names being suggested for BB 2008 include Up Late host Mike Goldman and singer-actress Natalie Bassingthwaighte -a highly unlikely choice given she will already front TEN's So You Think You Can Dance.
Sources: Daily Telegraph
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