The house wins: Big Brother betting to hit €22m

BOOKIES are predicting a record £15 million (€22m) betting frenzy on Big Brother 8.

The Channel 4 reality show kicks off tonight. The first Big Brother took just £1m in wagers.

Ladbrokes spokesman Nick Weinberg said: “Big Brother 1 was a step into the unknown. Contestants, viewers and punters really didn’t know what to expect.