11.47am: Most of the housemates are laying in the sun. We hope they've applied sunscreen - safety first guys!
Day 48: Sunny, summery morning
On this sunny Sunday morning, the housemates were awoken to the classic summer anthem 'Summertime' by Will Smith being blasted into the bedroom. What a great way to start the day - in fact we actively encourage you all to do the same tomorrow.
Although some of the housemates initially looked a bit confused, they soon embraced the classic 90's tune, with Conor, Luke S and Becky even mounting the beds for some early morning grooving. Let's just say there was a lot of grinding, maybe too much for the time of day - but hey, the sun has finally come out, who cares!?
The atmosphere in the House is the best it's been for a while - maybe it's the mixture of the good weather, the top alarm choice and the arrival of letters from home yesterday. As soon as they woke up, a few of the housemates could be seen re-reading their letters, evidently taking comfort from the words of encouragement from home.
Well, all that is apart from Deana, who is still feeling a bit glum after being the only person to lose out on her letter yesterday. No amount of sun or kind words from the other housemates seemed to cheer her up - not for their lack of trying.
However, she is trying to stay positive, saying "I just need to snap out of it".
Let's hope they have a fun-filled day to pick the pageant queen up. It's hard to stay glum in the sun!
11.53am: The two Luke's are talking about the end of the world. Geez, what a cheery conversation.
Letters in bed
Housemates spent this morning in bed reading their letters from home. Becky's family have a special message for Miss Universe in the House!
Lauren's predictions for the final
With the final of Big Brother 2012 looming ever closer, this week's evictee Lauren takes us through the runners and riders for a place in the final week
12.06pm: Now the Luke's are talking about property. They're covering a full spectrum of topics this morning
12.09pm: "The world isn't getting any cheaper" Luke S muses. Deep. So deep
12.22am: Ashleigh and Becky are peeling some spuds for lunch. They're doing a sterling job.
12:40pm Former CBB housemate Andrew Stone is the hot topic of conversation in the bedroom right now
12.53pm: Luke A is on a cleaning mission. Nothing, and we nothing, is going to get in his way
The Outsiders inside
Now they are 1 man down, the Outsiders do a quick risk assessment of the House. Surprisingly Adam seems the most concerned for the safety of his dwindling group.
12.59pm: Conor's joke for the day "What's black and white and eats like a horse"... "A zebra". Insert tumbleweed.
1.11pm: Luke S is telling Big Brother about his day. He's having a good one, if you were wondering
1.27pm: Deana is tucking into a roast chicken dinner.
We have major food envy
1.39pm: The HMs have been forced to make their beds, but they don't want to do it.
They're like stroppy teenagers
Sara comforts Ashleigh
Ashleigh is still disappointed in herself for failing yesterday's task. Sara tries to convince her its no big deal.
Lauren duets with Jedward
If you missed Saturday's Bit On The Side (or even if you didn't and just want to watch it again) check out Lauren rocking out to Journey's 'Don't Stop Believing' with a little help from Irish scamps John & Edward.
1.56pm: Luke S is pulling a lizard face for Ashleigh. That's nice, isn't it?
Deana queen of comedy
Deana tells the House her long-winded joke. Would you be surprised if we said Ashleigh didn't get it?
1.27pm: Deana is tucking into a roast chicken dinner.
We have major food envy
2.10pm: Adam is seasoning a chicken with lemon and herbs. Yum yum.
2.19pm: The HMs have been given outfits for today's task.
Pink swimming costumes for the girls and blue trunks for the boys.
2.39pm: Here's Scott in his little blue swimming cap
2.49pm: Costumes on, the HMs are now waiting in the living room for the task to start. We're guessing it involves water.
2.56pm: The HMs have to complete an obstacle course to win a pool party this evening
Day 48: Spin break
With the weather as glorious as it is today, Big Brother has decided to give the housemates the chance to a win a super summery pool party later today - Well, this is the 'British Summer' after all, you have to have to grasp the chance while you can.
The housemates will have to work as a team, as they attempt to manoeuvre rubber rings around an obstacle course in a relay. They might remember from Scott and Laurenâs motivational secret task that team means âtogether everyone achieves moreâ - will they channel this mantra today? Letâs hope so, parties are good.
In order to win the aforementioned pool party - which includes a BBQ, cocktails and some banging tunes, they must complete the course in a time that Big Brother deems to be acceptable. The course has already been tried and tested, so they must either equal or beat this time, in order to win the party tonight.
We actually have our fingers crossed for this one. After all the ups and downs this week, the housemates are in dire need of a bit of fun.
A cheeky tequila sunrise and some Summer tunes - who wouldn't be cheered up by that?
3.07pm: Luke S has read out the instructions 3 times and the HMs are still unsure what to do.
3.17pm: The task has started. They must pass rubber rings over their heads, whilst standing on a spinning turntable
3.21pm: The girls are struggling to stand-up and pass the rubber rings at the same time. Hilarious
3.24pm: Considering how often Caroline says she's bad at sports, she may have been the best so far
3.28pm: Task over - but have they completed the course in an acceptable time to win a pool party tonight?
3.30pm: They were permitted to complete the course in under 10 minutes and they finished it in... Drum roll.
3.32pm: .... Just over 8 minutes.
They've won a pool party for this evening.
Let the good times roll.
3:48pm Ashleigh is telling Adam off for leaving skid marks in the toilet.
4.01pm: Adam is still defending his toilet habits.
Every man has rights to relieve oneself
4.14pm: Conor is telling Caroline how proud he is that she didn't cry when she ate the fish eye yesterday.
Aww, sweet
4.27pm: Ashleigh is doing a bikini show in preparation for the pool party
Evening MrsH and all
Thanks for all your hard work today MrsH
I`ll be here for tonight
4.42pm: The garden has opened for the pool party. BB has warned that there is to be no heavy petting... Lushleigh that means you.
4.55pm: Classic Summer tunes are being pumped into the garden, whislt the HMs enjoy snacks, inflatables + cocktails. Jealous much?