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BB6 Application FAQ's
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PLEASE NOTE: This is an old article referring to Series
6, which took place in 2005. For details on applying for the
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1. Do I need to fill-in an Application Form before attending
an audition?
No, simply choose the venue nearest you from the pop-up list
of Audition Venues and Dates, and try to get there as early
as you can on the relevant date. Auditions start at 9am and
you just need to join the queue along with everyone else.
If you are invited into an audition diary room by the producers,
only then might you be required to complete an application
form.
2. I need to travel some distance in order to attend an
audition; will everyone be seen by the producers?
Well, in a literal sense the answer is probably yes. The production
team will certainly be scouring the queues for likely candidates
and will be talking to people who catch their eye and look/
sound interesting.
Just to re-iterate, not everyone will make it to the diary
rooms and only those people in-whom the producers are sufficiently
interested will be invited for a chat. It doesn't matter whether
you are at the front or the back of the queue, you stand just
as much chance of being noticed - that's down to you!
3. Will the producers be looking for specific types of
person?
They always refute this, however we can't help feeling that
the production team looks to fill predetermined character
roles each season.
In other words, it's almost as though the producers are looking
for the 'mouthy' one, flirty one, dizzy one, camp one, obnoxious
one, father/ mother figure etc etc.
Certainly, they are looking for fun and frivolity this summer
over bust-ups and bitching. So, if you're a wise-cracking,
slightly mad airhead who comes across as nice but is able
to tone down the tomfoolery, hold a conversation, has great
mediating skills and is a huge gossip, you're probably in!
The problem for you is conveying your character whilst standing
in a queue full of hopefuls. We can't offer any advice on
how to do that, apart from to say: just be yourself.
4. What happens if I actually make it into an audition
diary room?
Once inside, you’ll be given the chance to sell yourself
and to let the producers know why they should pick you
to spend upto 10-weeks in the Big Brother House this summer.
You'll be allowed just 1 minute to do-so. Don't sound too
desperate or you may blow it!
5. What should I bring with me to the audition?
Depending on how well you do and how many people turn-up,
it could be quite a long day. Therefore, it will probably
pay to bring some light food and drink with you, along with
some warm clothing and definitely a comfy pair of shoes. You
MUST bring some photo ID with you to bear out your identity
and age. A passport or driving licence is ideal. No ID, no
entry.
There will always be some auditionees who take 'props' with
them and that may work for you, we don't know. Turning-up
with your 'adult toy' collection might intrigue the producers
enough to take things further... or it could scare them off!
Although we hinted above that the producers are looking for
larger-than-life characters this year, to be honest if you
were to turn up wearing an ostrich outfit a la David Brent
from The Office, you might get a laugh but it'll possibly
seal your fate i.e. rejection?
6. I've applied/ auditioned for Big Brother before but
I didn't get anywhere. Can I apply this time?
Yep, no worries. In fact, even if you fail at one of the eight
national auditions for Big Brother 6, you are welcome to attend
another audition at a different venue if you really feel the
need. Just don't blame us if you get overlooked eight
times, it's entirely possible!
7. Is it essential to attend the audition venue nearest
my home town?
No, you are free to attend any of the auditions, no matter
where you live in the country. This gives you an opportunity
to come along even if you miss the geographically nearest
audition.
8. I don't actually live in the UK but have seen the show
and would like to apply. Is this feasible?
There's no official line on this one, but given that 30% of
the Celebrity Big Brother 3 housemates were foreign, we see
no reason why you shouldn't attend an audition if you can
make it.
Whether you're an ex-pat Brit or a foreigner who's keen on
the UK show, we reckon you stand as much chance as anyone
of getting picked. If the producers are fond of you then where
you usually lay your head should be largely irrelevant (although
perhaps it might pay to give a friend's address in the UK
if you get to the form-filling stage?)
NB. Admitedly, not many do, but if you're travelling over
from another country especially for the Big Brother 6 auditions,
please bear in mind points No. 9 and 13 below.
9. What happens after I’ve auditioned?
As always, only successful applicants will be contacted re:
the possibility of them becoming a BB housemate this year.
To clarify, all people that the producers are not interested-in
(by default, the majority), will not hear back.
Basically, you must accept that have not been called back
if you don't hear anything. Rest assured, the production team
will try hard to contact you if they're interested.
10. How old do I need to be in order to attend an audition?
As before, you must be at least 18 in the summer of 2005 (ideally
by May) to attend, but there is no upper age limit. This ruling
is not flexible and no correspondence will be entered into
by us about the minimum age requirements set by Big Brother.
If you're not 18 until August, September or October then forget
it; try again next year.
11. Can disabled, deaf or blind people audition for the
show?
Of course, why not? Channel 4 insists that everyone is welcome
to apply for Big Brother, although obviously they would have
to make changes to the house to cater for certain disabilities.
Still, it's not as if they can't afford to do that!
If you think that BB fans would be interested in watching
you for ten weeks this summer, then go for it. What we're
suggesting here is that you should definitely consider applying
if you're an interesting character, but not just because you've
got a disability and want to make some kind of 'politically
correct' statement.
The audition venues should all have disabled access but if
you want to clarify this in advance, or need to make special
arrangements, please call 0208 222 4995 and leave your name,
phone number and details of the kind of assistance you require.
This number is not for general enquiries about the audition
process and any such messages will be ignored.
12. I'm planning to go on holiday this summer; shall I
still audition?
Only if you are prepared to forego your holiday in the event
that it clashes with Big Brother 6. Don't forget, if successful,
you will sign a contract to appear as a contestant on the
show. Obviously then, you'll need to be available for 10-weeks
this summer, possibly more.
13. Will I reimbursed for any costs incurred traveling
to an audition?
Unfortunately not. You must be willing to take the risk in
terms of time taken off work, traveling costs etc.
14. I've just realised that I missed ALL of the BB6 auditions
and I'm rather gutted. What are my chances of getting a private
audition?
Absolutely none. Apart from the fact that it would be totally
unfair to the many thousands who bothered to attend the national
auditions, the production team won't have time once those
have ended. At that stage, they'll be busy whittling the numbers
down via group auditions for the people they've already selected.
15. Are there any auditions in the Republic of Ireland
and if not, can people from the Republic Of Ireland audition?
Applicants from the Republic of Ireland are welcome to attend
any of the eight auditions detailed in the news story that
lead you to this page. If you came to this page directly via
a search engine, please visit our Home page/ Latest News section
and seek-out the relevant article.
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