do you all prefer the later version where the celebs know whats expected, and how to act in front of cameras, and maybe manipulate viewers and think it makes it more entertaining?, or do you prefer when it was all new and they acted more natural?

I definitely prefer them being themselves. It gets more like BB every day.

the way they seem to give more air time to favourites now, normally already on itv , reminds me of bb who seem to pick the winnerearly on

In some of the earlier years there was even some live feed

I do think so now. They are going down the same sad route as BB and will probably alienate viewers. If the forums are anything to go by that is happening big style already. It's also too hot on the heels of Charlotte winning CBB for me. Another awful, talentless reality person with Twitter followers who guaranteed her win. That sadly seems to be all ITV are interested in now. No doubt they believe they can cash in on the "Village Idiot" spin off shows. This is certainly the worst ever so far.