Goodness me I have felt really emotional all day, it's a massive end of an era tonight. I still actually can't believe Big Brother is coming to an end - it's strange because I feel like I've grown up with the show, I've gone from a teenager to a woman now in her mid-twenties. I have fond memories of watching the programme with my Mum because every summer we always got addicted (even saying each and every year we wouldn't, lol). Now that Mum is no longer with me it's wierd that I can't talk about it to anyone else like we used to, so I think that's why I lurk on these threads. She would of absolutely loved Josie this year, along with the pairing of her and John James together!
What a lovely lasting memory of the final Big Brother we will have, not only did Josie win the show and the hearts of all of us, but she also found the man of her dreams in the form of John James. I know I don't post here frequently, but the past few days I have been watching some of the fan videos of them both and I must say it is really enchanting to relive such clips. Watching these clips it's clear to see how besotted John James is in Josie (I actually thought it was more on Josie's part when watching the series and live feed).. And yes it is clear to see they did fall in love before our very eyes and did go through some testing times when in the house - arguements, threats to leave - John's escape, Sam Pepper, etc. They have proved they were/are a strong unit and that is an endearing quality and based on the experience that they have both shared in the house as well as what they have been through in life seperately, I think they will only get stronger.
It is very overwelming to think John James was 'hated', 'disliked' and whatever else when he left the house, but yet it seems that the public perception has changed. I mean nearly 100,000 followers on Twitter that's a big achievement for a guy who was supposedly so disliked. However I do think viewers of Big Brother can be very fickle at times and jump to conclusions especially those who only watch the Highlights Show. Although John James had moments in the house where we've sometimes thought OMG his loyalty and caring ways towards Josie never ever changed. Through all the series that we've had of Big Brother, I'll admit I did get entangled in 'BB Romances' and always had an opinion, but the John James and Josie love story has been the most believable, lovely and enchanting to watch. They didn't jump in feet first, they waited until they were out of the house but worked on building a friendship/relationship whilst in the house. I wish them both all the luck, love and happiness for the future and would like to thank them for sharing their lives with us while on Big Brother.
Thank you Big Brother for all of the memories over the years, summer won't be the same again!