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The second series of Big Brother (Netherlands), Big Brother 2000, was again broadcast by Veronica, it lasted from 14 September till 30 December 2000 (108 days). Presenters were Beau van Erven Dorens and Esther Duller. This second series still had high ratings but was plagued by mediocre casting which resulted in a programme that rarely sparkled. Big Brother tried to push a romance between the youngsters Georgie and Kim but it never really took off. Both Jolanda and Leo left prematurely after they had discovered that they hadn't impressed the public. It seemed they only wanted to use Big Brother as a stepstone to fame and a job on television. Cry-baby Desirée also regularly threatened to leave, but never made that threat true. House-pet Cindy, a Nubian goat, was removed by Big Brother because the streamwatchers complained that she wasn't properly cared for. However, there were some good moments. The irritations around would-be artist Mohammed, Robin who couldn't hold his liquor, Annette who slept a night in the goatpen and the stolen kisses between housewife Hieke and surfboy Ferdi. Hilarious was the unexpected refusal of the idealistic Ed to leave during the live show. He thought he had been treated unfairly, and only agreed to leave the next day, after being allowed to make a public statement. Housemates Nominate for 2 points (top of box) and 1 point (bottom of box) and the three or more Housemates with the most Nomination Points face the Public Vote.