Hi everyone,

Well, Big Brother has (almost) come to an end for this year, and what a great year it has been. At the risk of sounding self-indulgant, I'd like to take this opportunity to serve up a few thankyous to everyone who has helped Digital Spy's Big Brother coverage become the success it is.

First and foremost, I'd like to thank the entire reporting team for their excellent and consistent work. They've juggled writing around their own personal lives and commitments, often working late and bizarre hours to keep the site updated.

Secondly, Beth Hart and mromega, both of whom have helped out with moderation of the BB3 forum in addition to their site commitments.

Finally, and mainly, to you -- the users. Thanks to everyone who has kept the forum buzzing for the past nine weeks, and all of those who have sent in emails to us. Your comments are appreciated and they make it worthwhile.

So what now? Well, we'll be back with full coverage of the fourth series next year, as well as the second series of Celebrity Big Brother later this year (should it go ahead). We'll also be bringing full coverage of the new Celebrity "Survivor" series through a dedicated microsite at the end of August (more on the programme here), and you can catch up with developments in the US version of "Big Brother" in Digital Spy's US Edition (here).

Plus, DS:BB rolls on -- keep checking the site over the coming weeks to find out what the housemates are getting up to on the outside, and stick around in the next couple of days for a series of reviews and look-backs over the series.

As for this particular forum, it will remain open for the time being for BB-related discussion and discussion of the US series.

Thanks once again; enjoy the rest of the night!

Neil
Editor, DS:BB

And thanks to DS - for putting up such a forum which is difficult to maintain and stay on top of.

Thanks also for the live updates

Good on yer' Neil, THANK YOU

JM xxx

I would just like to second that, or third, or wherever this reply ends up in the grand scheme of things.

Given that the site must have had several million hits and the forum has had almost 80,000 replies, and nearly 2,000 new members during the last nine weeks, the team have done a marvellous job keeping it running.

And Beth and mromega have done a really good job moderating considering the amount that has gone on, and especially with family and site commitments as well.

*hugs* to them both.

T

I would just like to say THANK YOU DIGITAL SPY for giving us a superb forum and allowing us the chance to give our views on Big Brother over the past 9 weeks.

Thank You

Adam
Big Brothers big fan

Yep, thanks to DS, the Moderators and everybody who have I had the pleasure to debate with over the past few weeks.
Also thanks to the small band of Jonny supporters on here, Ive felt alone at times but a few of us have stood by our favourite through thick and thin, and you never know!

Bob

I've said it before
but I'll say it again
you DS guys and gals
HAVE BEEN BRILLIANT!!!!!!!

OMG Christine Hamilton on celeb survivor - gotta watch that

Off to the BBQ folks - hope the Final lives up to our expectations

Luvs y'all

well some more than others

MG

Thanks for an excellent service !

Cheers DS crew you guys/girls have been brilliant, think you should all have a pat on the back after all the effort you put in

great stuff

Ditto all the above, especially for the live updates - I'm sure many others who don't have access to E4 will agree that they have been a fantastic way to find out what's really going on in the house - many thanks for the time and effort put in

I would just like to thank my Psychiatrist, My cat, thankyou... thankyou......

Cheers DS, thanks for the great site, I'm sure that I'll be coming back for the other parts of the site but your BB coverage has been second to none, unbiased reporting and all the up to date info. Thanks also to the moderators who have done an uneviable task of keeping us all in check!! I hope you all find something useful to do with your time now that it's all over!!!!

Best wishes to all

B

To All the DS Staff (Even Mr Omega! LOL :P)

To all the posters here, even wormy little imposter

Been fun, let's have a nice night and wish all the HM's well.

Here's to you Alex, Jade, Jonny and Kate.

xoxoxxoxoxoxo

I am tired and emotional so I am going to gush a bit, sorry!

Well, I would like to say a thank you to all the DS:BB team, it has been an amazing experience to be part of such a friendly and caring group, it really felt an honour to be involved. I feel I have made some good friends and that's always a wonderful thing. I have been astounded at the number of hours Jason put in almost every night and the fullness of his Live Updates - he must type so fast. The amazing screen shots by mro really added to the site and helped it come alive. The columns were great and I have certainly had a few chuckles from them.

I know I am going on a bit but I would also like to thank the forum users, in particular those who sent me supportive emails, PMs and messages in threads, it really was appreciated and picked me up when I was down.

I've got to thank my family who have been really supportive and helped me manage my time.

I really want to say a huge, special thank you to the man who pulled this all together, Neil. He put in so many hours of work getting things ready. He was and is always on hand to arrange things and answer questions (no matter how stupid). He's put up with my control freak tendencies, bursts of fail confidence and general whinging and sulking. Neil Wilkes, you're a star!!

I love you all! *hugs* all round.

~ Beth. :'(

Thanks to all at DS, a far better job than C4/Endemol

Thanks for all the production staff in and around the house. Cheers to All the people on this site for visiting, posting your comments, views and taking part e.t.c

Cheers to C4 for setting up the 24hr streaming on E4. Big up the c4 website crew for bringing us information.

There have been lots of mistakes, but considering its a 24/7/63 operation, it hasn't been bad.

Thanks to EVERYONE involved, and see you for a BIGGER BETTER HARDER FASTER BB4

...COMPRONDE....

Thanks you guys at Digital Spy.... this forum was undoubtedly the best and most essential BB3 accessory!

As someone watching the Real Player broadcast in the US, these forums have been very helpful, as have the live updates.
Your version of Big Brother is so much better than the one here in the US.
Good Show, to you all!!!!

A bigthank-you to Beth and Jason and Neil and Emma and anyone else that ran the live update, not a big poster but a regular visitor.

Great site and good moderation all round.

Thanks to Everyone who voted Kate to Win.

I just wanted to say my own lil thankyou to DS This has to be the best BB forum i have visited this series, i can't wait for next years BB!!

Thankyou all, it was quite a ride........
So much smart ass witty comment ,very funny, great reading, a credit to so many of you.

See you next year........- i'll be the one first evicted

I would like to thank everyone at DS! It has been the best part of BB!! I have made friends, argued a lot and had fun!
Thank you again
Pistachio
(mavis-my mum says thanks too!)

There you are Pistachio!! Email me soon cos I have lost my PM box and your address!!!

Thanks to all, even the people I've disagreed with for making this forum so interesting to read.

I would like to thank everyone involved from the DS Team for providing an excellent service. I would also like to thank all the hardcore BB fans for providing such excellent threads and information that people with odd working hours require to keep themselves informed.
A special thankyou to Beth Hart for 'keepin' it real'.

X

mr.ian

Ok, will do!
Mavis says she will email soon too!
Love
Pistachio