The Echo reports how Essex's talented wannabes are taking over our television screens (Aug 15).

Why are these people who take part in Big Brother classed as stars? They are just sad exhibitionists seeking attention, whose boring antics are watched by an equally sad television audience, encouraged by a presenter who fits the bill perfectly who also seeks attention, shouts a lot, and can't put two words together.

Robbie Moore
Steyning Avenue
Southend