As if relations in the House hadn’t been frosty enough recently, the housemates awoke to find there was no hot water. Speculation began immediately: was Big Brother up to its tricks or was this a simple accident? Either way, Jack was not happy.

Eilen warmed up by launching into a series of impressions of her fellow housemates. They weren’t offended and in fact Aaron begged her to “do me.” Yes, they were certainly egging her on.

Speaking of which, the egg saga continued. After posing a theory about their creation and mooting a botched plan to bake a cake, Joel discovered that someone had had more than their fair share of this particular foodstuff. But who? He was determined to crack the case.

Cristian never misses a chance to take his top off and an arm wrestle with Danny was no exception. Cristian flexed, huffed, puffed and insisted on sticking to strict rules – and still lost. Also includes the phrase: “Bums down, bums down.” 

The very night that Europe celebrated a certain singing contest, Joel decided to display his vocal talent and patriotism by singing the Welsh national anthem. Coincidence? Actually, his main motivation seemed to be a desire to impress the twins. They were not impressed.

Not content with displaying their manliness through an arm wrestle, Danny and Cristian limbered up for an ultra-macho game of, erm, slaps. Kieran was the referee and Jack their single spectator. At this rate expect the lads to start a poker night.

Guess what? The cold water WAS linked to a shopping task! Eileen, Danny and Amy played Crossed Taps, which required them to turn taps in the pitch black and guess what was flooding from the pipes. The housemates must live with cold water and basic food unless they pass their shopping tasks. Given Jack’s appetite and Aaron’s penchant for baths, this won’t be pretty.

After the second part of the task came the final one: seven housemates must enter The Hole - the most haunted part of the Big Brother House - for one night. If a certain number manage to last the night there, they'll win the task. Down they go... Check back tomorrow to see the results!

Last night, our housemates found themselves starring in their very own horror movie. As part of this week's shopping task, Chloe, Aaron, Adjoa, Joel, Jack, Nick and Jade had to spend the night in The Hole, the most haunted part of the Big Brother House. Like any good haunted house, it was packed with ghosts, ghouls, and supernatural shenanigans.

But if there's one thing scarier than a haunted house, it's the prospect of eating lentils all week. So our brave housemates gritted their teeth and faced their fears. Here's how they coped with the scariest night in the House to date:

Play games

The housemates' first line of defence was to play games to distract themselves. Since it was too dark to see, though, they had to stick to word games, like the Sentence Game. Thing is, using the game to moan about your surroundings like our housemates - "this" "is" "horrible" - doesn't really help when you're trying not to think about how scared you are.

Stick together

"We're going to do this as a team," Aaron said. "We go in together, we leave together, regardless of how scared we get." It didn't quite work out that way, but hanging on to one another seemed to help our housemates feel better: Adjoa clutched Jack's hand like she'd never let go, while Nick and Jade snuggled up in bed together. Only because they were scared though, we're sure. No other reason.

Hide under the blankets

Monsters can't get you when you're under the blankets, right?

Keep telling yourself it's only a TV show

Jade had some wise words to share when Big Brother started to ramp up the fear factor. "It's only people," she assured her fellow housemates. "We're in a studio. This is for TV purposes." Unfortunately, her advice proved difficult to remember when a creepy girl in a nightdress smashed her way into the room.

Sleep

When all else fails, sleeping through the scares should work. Unless, like Aaron, you have a nightmare about the task lasting all week. Now that's scary.

Our housemates have been facing their fears in this week's shopping task, and it's not over yet - but Rylan will be giving the half-time report on tonight's Bit On The Side.

And he'll be ably assisted by a bevy of celebrity guests. We've got EastEnder John Partridge, low calorie cola-lover John McCririck and funny man Matt Richardson. (Yes, again!)

Expert-wise, we'll be getting down on the dance floor for our quirky quickstepper, Dr Dance. And there'll be an ex-housemate in the mix, too...

So don't you dare be anywhere else. Big Brother's Bit On The Side, Channel 5, 11pm.

After an utterly terrifying and, let's face it, incredibly amusing night in The Hole the housemates were very confident of passing this week's shopping task. However, they were soon disappointed becuase BB revealed that The Dark Lord (Chloe) had failed to get enough of them to leave. 

This might have been because she didn't pick Eileen, who we found out yesterday is scared of teddy bears. But Eileen seemed to think she would have stuck it out. Yeah, until she found a cuddly toy under her pillow.   

Despite losing the task, Nick seemed in remarkably good spirits becuase he got to spend the night with a "very attractive girl". 

Danny was less optimistic and thought that this week's failure might lead to arguments. 

The housemates tried to put the food situation out of their minds with a game of hide and seek. The only problem was that Eileen was so good, no one found her for three hours. Great dedication.

But their new reality soon hit home when the basic ration delivery arrived. They weren't happy.

Day nine has been a real wake up call for our housemates as they try to adjust to a diet of rice and chickpeas.

Unfortunately for them, it's only just begun.

Oh dear. Because Dark Lord Chloe failed to scare her fellow housemates out of The Hole, the House is on basic rations this week. That means Big Brother gets to compile the shopping list, and Big Brother will not stand for any arguments from hungry housemates. Here's what they'll be living off for the next week:

Notice anything missing? Yup: there's no bread, no eggs, no meat, and no chocolate or treats. Instead, there are pulses - lots of pulses. It's going to be a tough week for anyone who doesn't like lentils.

The day started in a very strange way when Adjoa asked if she could drink a shot of Jade's bath water. Eeeeww.

After that unpleasantness Jade had some forthright opinions on Eileen. Namely that she wanted to see her go on Friday. As Jade loves to say: what's meant to be is meant to be.

And what's really meant to be is Danny and Sarah. They had a little heart to heart and Danny said he'd miss her cooking if she left. Real love does exist.

But the lovey dovey stuff was soon over when the housemates had to debate one another in the day's task. They had to separate into two teams and prepare their statements to the House.

Things started off pretty firery when Cristian was labelled the most inconsiderate housemate.

But then things really kicked off, with screaming, shouting and even some tears. Actually, it was just like the real House of Commons.

Jade then called Eileen "ignorant" but tried to claim that she wasn't attacking her personally. Not sure Eileen believed her. 

Thankfully, love and happiness did return to the House when some of the girls lost themselves in Danny's beautiful eyes. 

The cracks are definitely starting to appear and tomorrow one of the Housemates will be leaving in the first 'proper' live eviction of the series.

You definitely don't want to miss it. Channel 5, 9pm. 

It's an eviction night! We're counting down the hours already. And so is Rylan, because tonight's panel is looking pretty amazing...

First up, we've got former CBB winner Jim Davidson joining our panel tonight, ready to share his thoughts on our current lot. Then there's - who is she? - Nikki Grahame, another one who's likely to have something to say about tonight's events. 

We're also going to have music from 5ive, and a bar full of former housemates, including Helen Wood, Grace Adams-Short, Gerry Stergiopoulos, and this guy:

Plus, of course, we're going to have a brand new former housemate - tonight's evictee! Who's it going to be? Well, that's down to you.

But whoever it is, you won't wanna miss tonight's BOTS. Channel 5, 10.30pm.

Last year's winner Helen wasn't shy about letting us know what she thought of her fellow housemates while she was in the House, and she's been no less forthcoming from the outside. We sneaked into her dressing room ahead of tonight's Bit On The Side to find out more about what she makes of the new housemates...

Who’s your favourite housemate, and why?

My favourite housemate is definitely Nick. It’s been Nick since Day 1. I love his and Joel’s relationship, but Nick stands out to me the most – his personality, the way he speaks, he’s got a really cute charisma about him. He’s not shy about admitting he’s not got many friends outside the House. I think he is just being him. He’s the only non-wannabe in there.

And who's your least favourite?

Jade. I think she’s got an evil side to her. She’s got a gameplan – so has Sarah, she’s got a massive gameplan – and I think anyone with any kind of brain is waiting for the mask to slip on both of them.

If you were in the House this year, who would you get into an argument with?

I’d argue with the majority of the House. I’d argue with the twins, the twins drive me insane about the eggs. I can’t stand people that are dead anal about small things. You’re under enough pressure in there as it is without people nitpicking about things like that.

Who’s always in the right?

Me!

I think Nick again, I think he’s just dead level. He’s a bit posh, but that isn’t affecting how he is with other people. I’m going off how I am, I regard myself as a bit more common, compared to him, but I don’t think he’s a snob. I think he gives everyone a fair chance.

Who deserves a pass to the final?

None. Only me! That was a one-off.

Why do you think this series is so different to yours?

The House is full of wannabes. That’s why Nick stands out, he seems like the only genuine person who’s there for the experience. Although he did say he’d like to win, he’s got the same kind of opinion as I had – if you win, it’s a massive bonus.

I think he has gone in there as a kind of test for himself, and I think that’s what the whole experience is about. It’s not about coming out and trying to be someone, it doesn’t work like that.

You gave a few housemates haircuts last year, and you own a salon – so who do you think needs a makeover?

They’re actually all quite good-looking really, aren’t they? Although I don’t agree with wearing baby pink and white so I’d strip Sarah of that naff jacket. I’d give her a makeover and strip her of the pastels!

Do you see any potential romances in the House?

I think Danny and Sarah are going to do some kind of showmance to keep themselves in there.

How do you feel about handing over your crown?

I’m not very happy about it. Unless it’s Nick or Chloe, then I’d happily hand it over.

Watch tonight's live show at 9pm on Channel 5, and stay tuned to see Helen on Bit On The Side at 10.30pm.

Adios Adjoa! There were tears, a lot of laughter, copious amounts of butter and a some eye watering  pronouncements. The House definitely won’t be the same without her. Here are her best moments. 

Dirty talk

We couldn't clip some of her more, er, explicit conversations. We're blushing just thinking about it, to be honest. But right from the start, Adjoa has been one of our most candid and outspoken housemates, never shying away from a discussion about, well, anything, really.

Crisp crisis

Food causes a lot of arguments in the Big Brother House, and one of the first times the topic reared its ugly head was when Harriet told Adjoa she thought she was eating too many crisps. Afterwards, they both said everything was fine, but everything wasn't fine at all. Also, has there been a single day so far when there hasn't been tension over who eats too many eggs? Oh dear.

Surviving the night

As the Dark Lord, Chloe got to pick a group of the biggest scaredy cats in the House to take into The Hole with her. Adjoa was one of her picks, and sure enough, when things started to go bump in the dark, Adjoa screamed the House down. 

Answering back

We asked you lot to tell us your early impressions of the housemates, and when the results were revealed to the House, the sparks flew. Adjoa won a couple of the least coveted rosettes, but did she care? Well, yes, but she put a heck of a brave face on it.

Dancing queen

It hasn't been all trouble and strife though. When Adjoa decided she needed to get to know Joel better, she discovered he loves to dance, and the two of them had a quick jig around the kitchen. Awww.

The day started quietly enough. Someone had little bakery mishap and mum of the House, Sarah, wasn’t happy, complaining that “there’s an art” to making that dough rise. Still. No big row. If only things stayed this sedate…

Nick claimed that he’s not your average 19-year-old. Well, we knew that already. Anyway, he told Jade that he’s “24 and a multimillionaire” and has been undercover the whole time he’s been in the House. Believe him? We honestly don’t know what to think.

Talk began to turn to the eviction. Sally told Jade that she was “nervous” about what might happen later that night. Will the eviction “change the dynamic” in the House? You can bet your bottom dollar it will.

Even tough cookie Eileen started to get upset. As the crowd bayed outside (it’s what BB crowds do best) she began to lament the fact she’d never asked Joel about the ‘big bang’ theory. She can watch as much of it as she wants on the outside, to be fair.

Then came the big moment. Emma did her big dramatic pause, the crowd got so red in the face they nearly passed out – one them bellowed “GET JADE OUT!”, sort of missing the point ­– and then… Adjoa was evicted. Sad times.

It was a moment of reflection for the rest of the House. Jack said sadly that “she was lovely girl” and Aaron cried so much he resolved to blow his nose – but not before kissing Sarah. How will the House change without Adjoa? Stick with us and we'll keep you up to date.

In the cold light of Day 12, Nick reflected on his relationship with Jade, which he was determined to take a step back from. “I’m gonna nip it in the bud,” he told Cristian. We’ll believe that when we see it, Nick.

Meanwhile Sarah and Danny’s relationship continued in a less dramatic vein. She was still having to teach him how to spell ‘canoe’, which he got wrong during the Killing Time task on Day 3. At least he’s guaranteed to have learned one thing in the House.

It’s well-established that “cracks” have begun to form BIG TIME recently. But Sarah stepped in and tried to help the twins make up with Jade, whose potential beau Nick was also present to defend her. “She could turn out to be misunderstood or she could turn out to be horrible,” he said. Thanks, Nick.  

Big Brother doesn’t miss a trick, as we well know. Nick and Jade were pulled up on their discussion of nominations ­and their entire conversation – including talk of who they’d like to nominate – was broadcast to the group. Spoiler: there was a nasty punishment waiting.

There was a task! The housemates were given a chance to join Jade and co. in the lap of luxury, but first they had to arm wrestle, smash eggs on their heads and drink some foul-looking liquid. Worth it!

And the day ended where it began: with Nick questioning his relationship with Jade. This time he turned to Harriet, who offered much the same advice as Cristian. Everyone wants Nick to be the life and soul of the party again. Will his party vibes be reborn on Day 13? Stick with us to find out!

Ah, Bank Holidays. The chance to do nothing for days on end. It's a bit being in the Big Brother House, which is why we've compiled the housemates' guide to your perfect long weekend...

DRESS DOWN

First things first: don’t get dressed for three days running. See: Jack, who’s shown absolute dedication to the trucker cap and dressing gown combo.

REFLECT

This extra time also offers a perfect opportunity to reflect on your life. And your love life. What we’re saying is, dump your partner.

GET ROASTED

Then it’s onto a Sunday roast. Don’t do it like Harriet, who mashed up the roasties and dropped the Yorkshire puddings on the floor. Weirdly, Eileen – one of the housemates on rations – cobbled together a minestrone soup that looked much more delicious.

FIIIIIGHT!

Got the family over for the weekend? Time for a row. Nothing like a lazy bank holiday for simmering tensions and blistering home truths.

... AND CHILL

Ooh, this arguing is exhausting work. It’s enough to make you chill out on the sofa for the rest of eternity. Or at least until nomination time –­ which happens to be on tomorrow night's show. Don’t miss it at 10pm on Channel 5!

It was to be a dark day, which began with the twins regaling Kieran with tales of their nightmares. Turns out Amy and Sally’s greatest fears include a wolf that wears jeans and, erm, Mick Hucknal. Standard.

Things continued in this ghoulish vein when the twins confronted Jade about the fall-out from the nominations scandal. If they were trying to clear the air, the conversation didn’t really go to plan.

Meanwhile Jack attempted to lift the mood in the House by proposing a boycott on the luxury food. “I’m not a fan of this,” he said grimly. “I don’t want it.” Impressive resolve, except he was talking while spooning ice cream into his mouth. You don’t fool us, Pieface.

It became clear that housemates would soon have to nominate. Nobody enjoys a nomination, least of all Harriet, who’s never been shy to speak her mind. Her verdict? “No-one is safe.”

Two men, one bath, a million bubbles. Yes, with 20 minutes of hot water to make the most of, Jack and Joel – or Jal, to use their bromance name – opted to bathe together. They commented on the luxuriousness of it all and dreamed of chocolate, before Jack came to his senses. “It’s getting dangerous now,” he said with a shudder.

Danny needed some romance advice. He was concerned that Sarah might have been led on by his head massages and cuddles he was giving her (how could that happen?). Obviously he went to Kieran, who had already proved himself a ladies’ man today.

And with that unholy alliance, the House turned ghoulish once more; twins again discussed their dislike of Jade. With nominations on the cards, is this a bad omen for her? Find out at 10pm tonight on Channel 5.

There should be plenty to discuss on BOTS this evening after the latest round of nominations. Luckily for Rylan, and us, he's got some great guests to help him get through it all.

Joining him tonight is showbiz journalist Dan Wootton, cleaning expert and general wonder Kim Woodburn and the one and only toaster visionary Jon Tickle.

And if that wasn't enough, we've also got a performace from those boys from A1. 

It would be madness to miss it. Channel 5, 11pm.