The first pictures of the new Big Brother house... and it's been credit crunched

By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 12:19 AM on 25th May 2009

The new Big Brother house has been revealed - but any potential housemates might be disappointed with what they see.

The show appears to have been hit by the credit crunch, with a small poky garden, and austere metal smoking area.

There are no comfy seats, and only a tiny pool for housemates to cool off - despite the expected warm weather.

The accommodation is in direct contrast to last year - when housemates enjoyed the biggest house yet.

The new housemates will arrive to enjoy the smaller lawn next month - as series 10 begins.

This year auditions in seven cities saw a record number of applicants, and there were also online applications posted on an official channel created on YouTube.

Tens of thousands applied in the hope of following in the footsteps of past contestants, some of whom have converted their 15 minutes of fame into a career.

The programme - which began in 2000 - has spawned the likes of Jade Goody and Kate Lawler, as well as short-lived moments of fame for numerous wannabes.

Big Brother starts on Channel 4 on 4 June.

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