M-Net's AfricaMagic and series producers Endemol SA have confirmed that Sierra Leone and Rwanda will no longer form part of the countries participating in this year's edition of Big Brother Africa (Big Brother Hotshots), launching on Sunday, September 7, 2014.
The statement says that, "unfortunately, due to schedules and logistical constraints there was insufficient time to follow the necessary procedures in order to process the required travel documentation which has recently become a more complex procedure.
"M-Net and Endemol SA wish to extend their gratitude to all those individuals, organizations and parties which assisted in working to secure the inclusion of Housemates from both countries.
"Whilst it is not possible to include Housemates from both countries in this season, M-Net and Endemol SA are confident that they are able to improve the process in order to successfully incorporate Housemates from both countries if there are future editions of the series."