Bomb squad called to BB house
The BB contestants relax in the house
12 April 2012
Army bomb disposal experts were called to the Big Brother house today after a suspicious package was found.
A specialist team was sent to the house in Elstree, Hertfordshire, after the alarm was raised at 12.30pm.
A spokeswoman for Hertfordshire Police said they rushed to the scene after being called by studio staff from the Channel 4 show.
"The package was X-rayed but it was found not to be suspicious."
An Army source said one of the housemates had been receiving threatening mail, and the show's bosses initially thought the package might be linked to the death threats.
The source added: "They have been very concerned about the post they have been receiving for one of the people from a particular group."
