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12.28pm: Sara and Scott both just received their degree results. 2:1's all around - Hurrah!
Originally Posted by MrsH:
12.28pm: Sara and Scott both just received their degree results. 2:1's all around - Hurrah!
Great news for them both.
( still loathe them)
Double degree delight
2 mins ago
Congratulations to Sara and Scott, who found out today that they had both received a 2:1 class honours degree in Marketing and History respectively.
The pair of boffins were both visibly happy with their results, as they shared the good news with their fellow housemates. Sarah in particular seemed overwhelmed with her efforts, as she sobbed in the arms of Ashleigh. However, she did assure the others that they were tears of happiness.
And what does Scott have in store for the future? Well there was talk of historical walking tours and lots of socialising planned. We may have a celebrity historian in our midst...
Originally Posted by Scotty:
Day 17: Let's talk about Essex, baby
9 mins ago
Benedict was on fire this morning. First he had a pop at Caroline for her late night nominations talk before turning his attention to Ashleigh. He definitely hit her where it hurts with the killer line "It's a shame they [Big Brother] chose you to represent Essex".
Oh.no.he.didn't.
He then went on to say how his mother was from Essex, as though this added clout to his argument. So far, 1-0 to Benedict.
After a string of expletives, which certainly didn't help her win the 'classy' case, Ashleigh retorted with "Essex is very classy, it's very glamorous. He's not even [expletive removed] half-Essex". Does this give her a point? We're not convinced.
However, she did make a good point, referring to past events: "What's he doing ... in the shower?"
Yes, fair play, doing your man things and then announcing it to the House isn't exactly the classiest of moves. Ashleigh pulled one back there. So, with the scores tied, who managed to have the last word? We're going to give it to Benedict, although his retort wasnât the most fierce of arguments. Still, he made us chuckle with "Sorry Essex, you've got another TOWIE copy. So not reem".
Benedict using the word 'reem'. Just a bit wrong, really.
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"Shuuuut uuuup"
The fury in his eyes. Be afraid, be very afraid.
He is brilliant 
1.10pm: Ashleigh is saying she'll cheer if Benedict gets evicted tomorrow. We're predicting fireworks
Hahaha, loving Benedict's work. I'm hoping he stays now.
1.26pm: Caroline's making peace with Benedict. Apologies going both ways. We have progress! âŠ#bbukliveâŽ
1.41pm: Peace talks between Benedict and Caroline are coming to a close. Our hearts are warmed. There may even be hugging. âŠ#bbukliveâŽ
1.56pm: While all's good with Caroline now, Benedict's still mimicking Ashleigh in the garden. The beef remains.
2.07pm: Becky's in bits in the bedroom. She's having her tears wiped. Ashleigh, Sara and Shievonne are on absorbent tissue duty. 
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Hahaha, loving Benedict's work. I'm hoping he stays now.
Me too Yogi. I like Lauren but Benedict will stir things up. That`s what we want
No safety in numbers now and they know they are vunerable.
2.17pm: Lauren and Benedict, the two nominated housemates, have been speaking with Big Brother. Curious... âŠ#bbukliveâŽ
Originally Posted by erinp:
No safety in numbers now and they know they are vunerable.
Yep. When they banned the noms talk some worried that the cliques were already formed so not much would change. I wasn`t sure but thought if they have a rich/poor type task, it might help split them... no need
2.24pm: Lauren and Benedict get to chose 3 people to bequeath their skills to (karate and sex education respectively)
Originally Posted by erinp:
2.17pm: Lauren and Benedict, the two nominated housemates, have been speaking with Big Brother. Curious... âŠ#bbukliveâŽ
I am hoping they are moaning about the unfairness now of no nom talk that they are up this week over the packs forming and constant nom talk - I would love something to happen to change this weeks eviction as they are both worthy of their places
I can live in hope and continue my dream
2.35pm: Housemates are preparing for their lessons which, in some cases, require a costume change.
Day 17: Lauren and Benedict got talent
30 mins ago
Today's task sees nominated housemates Benedict and Lauren afforded the chance to teach the others a lesson. But not in a revenge sort of a way. We're literally being literal.
Called 'The Mentors', the task will involve the two of them selecting three housemates each. Then they'll actually teach them stuff, hopefully leaving behind a legacy of knowledge should either of them be evicted on Friday. Lauren's a black belt in karate, so she'll be teaching a few moves to a lucky trio of her contemporaries. And as we all know, Benedict used to be a teacher (and has worked more recently as an adult entertainer), so he's well placed to give the rest of the group the odd lecture or two. Whether or not sex education is the ideal topic for the seminar is another matter, mind you.
Naturally, after their 'mooooortifying' confrontation a few days ago, Caroline's one of Benedict's selections along with Sara and Scott. Taking Lauren's self-defence class will be Arron, Becky and Deana.
When lessons conclude, Big Brother will call them both to the Diary Room to let them know if they've earned their teaching stripes. A positive response means they can celebrate with drinks this evening.
2.54pm: Karate lessons in the garden, led by Lauren, and Becky's looking as mean as heck in her white-belt.
3.07pm: Karate lesson update - Deana and Arron have grace and potential, but Becky's got proper attitude. It's all in the face.
Originally Posted by MrsH:
Originally Posted by erinp:
2.17pm: Lauren and Benedict, the two nominated housemates, have been speaking with Big Brother. Curious... âŠ#bbukliveâŽ
I am hoping they are moaning about the unfairness now of no nom talk that they are up this week over the packs forming and constant nom talk - I would love something to happen to change this weeks eviction as they are both worthy of their places
I can live in hope and continue my dream
Good plan it's not really fair now the rules have changed
Originally Posted by Scotty:
3.07pm: Karate lesson update - Deana and Arron have grace and potential, but Becky's got proper attitude. It's all in the face.
Caroline had better keep out of her way
Snap Aimee
3.31pm: The sex education class, so far, is simultaneously hilarious and quite a tough watch. Poor Caroline.
Originally Posted by erinp:
1.26pm: Caroline's making peace with Benedict. Apologies going both ways. We have progress! âŠ#bbukliveâŽ
just watched the video of this and benedict is saying he hopes they haven't been showing her talking about her parents the way she does on TV, no Benny we haven't seen this 
3.41pm: Part-way into the sex education lesson and Caroline is half-dead from the cringe. And nobody's going to save her.
3.56pm: The class is over and Caroline's looking rather confused and disorientated. Benedict's still rocking his mortar board.
4.03pm: Lauren and Benedict are called to the Diary Room to feedback about their pupils and learn if they passed the task.
4.14pm: Lydia's got her rant on regarding the shopping list. Deana's lending a sympathetic ear.
4.24pm: Luke S is asking Benedict for the correct definition of democracy. It's clearly more complicated than he expected.
Day 17: The karate kids
16 mins ago
Lauren was given the chance to show off her skills this afternoon, sharing them with others in a one-off karate class. Take a gander at the gallery for some fine examples of martial artistry.
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Work it Arron
He's mastered the art of levitation
Stick 'em up
She's strengthening her pelvic floor muscles in this one
....And release
Deana really got in to it
What a 24 hours
The cat's amongst the pigeons now 
Thanks for the great updates Scotty, MrsH and erin
Who are you backing?
Look at the enthusiasm. Loving it.
The girl's got skills
The Master
Originally Posted by velvet donkey:
What a 24 hours
The cat's amongst the pigeons now
Thanks for the great updates Scotty, MrsH and erin
What a difference a day makes, 24 little hours lalala....
Evening velvet 
Evening Scotty
4.35pm: 'If you put a boiled egg in the freezer, is it dangerous?'... Our boy Arron asks all the big questions
No tweets...
Has Soozy`s murder prediction come true? 
Originally Posted by velvet donkey:
What a 24 hours
The cat's amongst the pigeons now
Thanks for the great updates Scotty, MrsH and erin