In a much-needed task victory, the housemates successfully identified the majority of their mysterious magic potions and will be rewarded with a little party ... Read more

In a much-needed task victory, the housemates successfully identified the majority of their mysterious magic potions and will be rewarded with a little party this evening.
Even Luke S couldn't help but smile throughout the task, especially when Ashleigh guessed correctly that she had been granted the power of invisibility.
The other housemates' powers were much more attention-grabbing: everyone swooned over Luke A as they felt the effects of his love potion, with Adam's silent but devoted glances enough to melt the iciest heart. Deana's youth potion saw everyone treat her like a little baby, offering to change her nappy and singing her lullabies and, bizarrely, The YMCA.
When Luke S drank his copycat potion, he was amused by the other housemates' constant copying of everything he said and did, leading his companions in a romp around the garden, and into the bedroom where they donned an assortment of bras. When Sara supped her fear potion, the rest of the housemates did a great job of acting totally terrified of her, hiding and screaming.
After all 5 of the potion-guzzling housemates guessed their concoctions correctly, the housemates were told that they will have cocktails tonight. Well, it is the weekend, after all.

"Do you think there is anything we haven't spoken about yet?" mused Deana as the housemates, sprawled out in the garden, experienced a momentary lapse in high brow chit-chat.

Sara suggested puppies. Then leprechauns. Adam threw unicorns into the mix. Luke A offered eunuchs then had to explain to Adam what the word meant. That’s that particular conversation ticked off.

Ashleigh said they would have plenty to talk about after a few drinks this evening but in the mean time, we have had a look back at the pack the housemates filled in before entering the House to see if there is anything chat worthy they could bring to the table.

'Who would play you in a film of your life?' is an old favourite the group haven’t tackled yet. Sara went straight to the top picking Meryl Streep – our people will be putting in a few calls to Meryl’s after the show. Luke S has suggested Mark Wahlberg or Gerard Butler, "whoever is free." Deana would play herself as would Ashleigh. Scott was not terribly forthcoming in his response to any of our questions, requiring more time for this particular one.

Housemates have definitely covered the 'celebrity crush' question, with Deana's desire for Simon Cowell being a regular talking point. Likewise Ashleigh adoration for Justin Bieber has cropped up - most memorably as part of the Lab Rats task. Less time has been spent on Adam’s love of J-lo, Luke A’s affection for Angelina Jolie and Sara's fantasy boyfriend, "Damien, the guy from Vampire Diaries."  

Cooking is one of the chief causes of heated conversation in the House so perhaps housemates could prepare their signature dishes and pass on a few tips. Luke A's Fillet of Beef Rossini, "guaranteed to get you into any chick’s pants", certainly hasn’t made an appearance so far although Ashleigh's Beans on Toast may have. Deana's meal may spark the most debate – Grilled Chicken with Peri Peri Sauce. It's clearly a bit of a secret as she kept both the ingredients and the method to herself. If you'd like to try this one at home, her suggested accompaniments are – two rotis, potato chips, spicy rice, chocolate and sweets.

If the evening starts to fall a bit flat, Sara could always tell her joke. We'll give you a preview:

Q: What bees make milk?

A: Boo-bees.

It may be time she gave her joke book back to the 1970s.

Housemates have been prepping themselves for this evening's activities. They are hoping for a full blown House party. That should give them something to talk about but if not, may we suggest particle physics....