Big brother

Kellie · Big brother

Davina McCall has quit Big Brother to become a serious actress, reports claim.

The presenter, who has fronted the Channel 4 reality show since 2000, will launch her new career when the ninth series ends this summer.

She has sacked long-time agent John Noel in favour of Michael Foster, who spearheaded Billie Piper's transformation from popstar to respected actress.

A source told the News of the World: "She has finally realised the time is right to move on. After doing so many series of Big Brother, she's become seriously bored.

"She's very excited and convinced that Michael can turn her into a serious actor."

The 40-year-old will reportedly star in a major ITV drama later this year. She previously attempted to change direction with a role in ITV sitcom Sam's Game in 2001, but the show was cancelled after one series.

A Channel 4 insider said: "Davina has had to make some very hard choices. There is an understanding at Big Brother that it's very unlikely she'll be back.

"How many times can she keep on saying, ‘Big Brother House, this is Davina. You are live on Channel 4. Please do not swear'? This really is make or break time for her."

Julie C

Good luck

Crazychick

Good luck to her

Does that mean the end of Big Brother

I don't think it will be the same with anyone else presenting it.

Della

Hmmmmm......to be honest I think Big Brother has run its course.

Mark

frys_red_jacket

i can't imagine her acting but good luck to her

Kellie

Source DS

Davina McCall has denied rumours that she is quitting Big Brother after the next series.

It was reported earlier this month that the presenter is leaving the Channel 4 show after eight years to become a serious actress.

However, she told reporters at last night's London premiere of the Sex And The City movie that she wants to stay with the programme for as long as possible, saying: "I'm not leaving Big Brother. They would have to kill me before I'd stop doing it."

Talking about the new series, which kicks off on June 5, she said: "We're going to be much tougher with rules this year."

Celebrity Big Brother is also rumoured to be making a return in 2009 after being axed following last year's race row surrounding Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty

Crazychick

I hope she isn't

frys_red_jacket

im glad shes not going,big brother wouldn't be the same without her