About time ... Channel 4 has been one of the worst channels for programme quality in recent years . A huge drop in standards from its position 10 years ago ... when it was arguably the best of the domestic channels . I guess its all about the revenue BB creates and the chav audience it caters for .

Benzo, Nr Chelmsford,

Nobody could follow Shilpa Shetty's act. All subsequent CBB shows by definition had to be anticlimactical. Could you imagine the movie "Shane" minus Alan Ladd? It was time close the door on CBB.

James Randall, Athens, GA, USA

Thank God for that.

Saad , London, U.K

Thank God, now all they have to do is the same for the Summer show. A very tired format

CB, Wilts, UK

I remember when Channel 4 was the channel to view.

In the first few years it produced programmes and films that were worth staying in to see.

Now the majority of its output is American comedies or shows too ghastly to believe (Just look at the titles of the shows being axed).

It should go back to its roots!!!

Chris, London, UK

If BB had stuck to it's original idea, which was supposedly a psychology experiment (and had had a more 'intelligent' approach to human psychology), it might have gained more respect and lasted longer. I think many people are interested in this subject and I think C4 have missed an opportunity here. Instead, they have dumbed it down until the programme is a national joke, with brainless, untalented 'wannabe' contestants (who talk constantly about the 'deals' they hope to get), or ones who are seriously unbalanced and/or violent - in a feeble attempt to make it more 'watchable'.

Lesley, Lincoln , UK

I think big brothers had its time. if it stops now people might remember it as an ok tv show, if it carries on much longer people will just remember it as a flop. its time for it to make way for somthing new

paul, bath,

How even a lousy 3 million addicts can watch the drivel of media savvy brats from the sewer on BB I will never understand let alone CBB which is full of celebs either longer since forgotten or never heard of.....Do not care how much money it makes... it is trash TV for mindless minus total IQs. Teenagers`are messed up enough without C4 shoving onto to their teenage channel. What does this show send messages about.?That with an exploitative agent in tow even those who quite early on can get a free car and a few hundred £k so long as they have OK figure and get kit off for some lads mag or do a near naked calendar.No wonder half the ex contestants end up on verge of suicide or in Priory. !! Shameful that this damaging drivel is even going on till 2010.

M McGregor, Tunbridge Wells, UK

BB was ok as a one off idea, but its overstayed its welcome. it should have been scrapped years ago and been replaced with some proper tv! i dont get how anyone can watch it anymore tbh...

steve, yorkshire,

I don't have a TV, but I do look at the listings and C4 is basically Big Brother, More Big Brother, Big Brother's Little Brother, Big Brother Reloaded, Big Brother This, Big Brother That.. take BB out of the equation at there's not a lot left for poor old C4 except its own putrid corpse. It reminds me of ITV about six years ago (before it mercifully disappeared into oblivion), when its listings were Ibiza Reps, Ibiza Uncovered, Uncovered Ibiza Reps, Ibiza This, Ibiza That.

Cheap drivel. Still, probably better than anything on Sky One.

Michael, Brighton, England

Oh dear, how sad.... Normal big brother is totally rubbish and never watch it.

However, the celebrity one is always good!!!!

Who makes these decisions....???

Jack, London,

It's alright for those two above me to say BB is rubbish, but Big Brother is a money maker for Channel 4 which that money is used to create new/returning dramas.

Andy, London UK,

Agreed! At last! With the transparent manipulation of this year's show, BB does not do what it says on the tin.

Perhaps we can now enjoy some quality entertainment with more integrity.

Elizabeth, London, England

Oh God, I'm so happy. I've been waiting for this news for 7 long years. Somebody pinch me and tell me it's not a dream :))))

Adam, London,

Does this mean we will be unable to see endless reruns of Will & Grace, and Friends?
What a shame...
Wouldn't have been so bad if these shows had been funny in the first place, but there are more laughs in a dentist's waiting room.
As for Big Brother, the schools are nearly back and it's still on?
Too long, far too long, no wonder everyone is bored with it.

Jim Carr, Bospham, UK

At last Channel 4 has come to realise that actually nobody cares...finally no more vulgar, crude and pathetic television that stoops to the level of the lowest common denominator...great news

Jonathan, London,

I remember when Channel 4 was the channel to view.

In the first few years it produced programmes and films that were worth staying in to see.

Now the majority of its output is American comedies or shows too ghastly to believe (Just look at the titles of the shows being axed).

It should go back to its roots!!!

Chris, London, UK

I wish that they would axe all versions of BB and put something more interesting on, like a testcard or a programme about drying paint.

It was past its sell-buy date after the first series.

E J Murray, Kerry, Ireland

If Channel 4 is having a "creative renewal", then why are they not axing the afternoon lineup which has shown the same shows for years (Countdown, Deal or No Deal and Richard & Judy).
Celebrity Big Brother is the channel's most popular show, and all they are achieving by axing it is axing their ratings as well.

Michael Bass, London, UK

The minority ruin it for the majority, well done Jade!

H, leeds,

thank god, this programme is appalling, its shameful, disgusting and at times racist, and this serious is pathetic and a total waste of time. Hope its replaced with something intelligent. good riddance.

a. chohan, london, surrey

I remember when Channel 4 was the channel to view.

In the first few years it produced programmes and films that were worth staying in to see.

Now the majority of its output is American comedies or shows too ghastly to believe (Just look at the titles of the shows being axed).

It should go back to its roots!!!

Chris, London, UK

OH my GOSH i so dont want it to end!!!(sob) its the best show EVER!! ok this years bb may not be as good as last years but that is not a good enough reason to axe it!!ITS NOT FAIR!!!

jessie, dubin, ireland

I remember when Channel 4 was the channel to view.

In the first few years it produced programmes and films that were worth staying in to see.

Now the majority of its output is American comedies or shows too ghastly to believe (Just look at the titles of the shows being axed).

It should go back to its roots!!!

Chris, London, UK

Please go and never come back

lisa martinez, london, uk

Finally the penny drops... Big Brother is rubbish. Good riddance.

Jmaes Conway, Chester,

I can remember when Channel 4 actually was the best channel on TV - now it's just endless lifestyle and reality programmes. Maybe the scrapping of BB will be the deathknel of it all as Channel 4 seemed to rely so much on it.

carole, London, UK

It is silly that it has been axed. Even though BB8 is rubbish, the celebrity version still pulls in huge ratings. What are the chances of another race row happening and ofcom receiving another 54,000 complaints? Slim? Nothing? Thanks a lot Jade Goody!

Alan, Cork, Ireland

i am most upset about this decision, i love celebrity big brother and am very displeased

chadwin, worksop,

At last! I live in hope that Big Brother will never be broadcast again after this year's ridiculous attempts to keep viewers interested. How much more can anybody take of this drivel? And please don't tell me it's an interesting behavioural observation - the first two were that and quite frankly it's been downhill ever since.

Catherine, London,

This has MADE MY DAY!!

Lauren, London,

what is this big brother never watched it,

gary neale, coventry, west midlands

I guess it had nothing to do with the fact that no agent would put their dog on that show after what happened, let alone their celebrity client. Anyone remember Jo O'Meara's GMTV interview?

alex, derby,

Excellent news - perhaps we could have some proper viewing - some real dramas and documentaries to replace this rubbish

Richard Garland, Manchester , Greater Manchester

About time they thought of putting something better on... Was getting sick of BB this, Shilpa that... Good riddance to the lot of it!

ChrisP, Norwich, UK

Thank god. And not before time.

All we need now is for The Times to stop its incessant coverage of this despicable show.

Sue, Pontypridd, Wales