We doubt Dermot O’Leary’s bosses are too pleased to hear that he’s been criticising his own show. In an interview with Radio 1 earlier today, Dermot said he thinks Channel 4 are wrong for reacting to last year’s race furore by changing the BB format to Celebrity Hijack. “I thought it was a mistake,” said the refreshingly honest little sweetie pie. “I still think it's a good show and I don't think anyone should apologise for what happened last year. It conjured up debate and asked serious questions. Rather than cast someone who's desperate to be on television, they've gone out of their way to cast people who probably wouldn't normally apply to be on it.” Do you agree with Dermot or do you think the new format will be a breath of fresh air for BB? And in case you’ve been hiding under a rock/in rehab for the past 24 hours, click here to see the 12 “gifted” contestants who’ll be entering the all-new house tonight. And don’t forget to stick with us from 5pm to find out a bit more about them before the show starts at 9pm… assuming Channel 4 let Dermot into the building after those cheeky quotes, anyway.
Dermot gobs off