6.16pm: Harvey and The Situation are discussing how BB's on their case all the time. (That's kind of how the game works, chaps). #cbb

6.25pm: Rhian's throwing some slap on. "Not sure what I'm getting read for" she sighs. "Do it for you, love" advises Julie. #cbb

6.38pm: Julian's got a theory. Julie's itching to hear. He's not letting her in on it. "It's mere speculation" he says. She's furious. #cbb

6.47pm: Housemates have been called to the living area. Rhian is not happy. She currently has a beard. #cbb

6.50pm: We'd like to officially welcome MC Rhian Sugden to the House! #cbb pic.twitter.com/lXYYOL4O

7.04pm: Nominations have been announced to the House. The Sitch thinks strong characters are being picked off. #cbb

7.14pm: Samantha is getting over the nominations news by focusing on sausage and mash. #cbb

7.18pm: "I wish we could talk about it" Lorenzo says of noms. "I'd love to know who put me up" says The Situation

7.33pm: Harvey is baffled about Sam's nomination. He and the Prince agree she is hurting

7.39pm: Rhian told Harvey she has never seen him perform in Ibiza. He has reassured her she would love

Day 12: Harvey and Julian stay out of trouble

With the announcement of the next batch of nominations looming, housemates have been treading water, lazing on the sofas and chilling in the garden.
Julian and Harvey took time out from sitting in silence, staring into space to analyse the state of play.
Julian said; "I'm still waiting for us to break the rules. In the big groups everyone's paranoid. It's the same conversations going round in circles."
He couldn't have been closer to the truth – in the smoking area the conversation had once again returned to the topic of Jasmine’s mum and the paranormal.
Harvey agreed saying; "Me and Ashley just talk about sport – I can't be around some people because they're so paranoid."
Julian mused, "I’ve never had an experience like this – it's very weird. Constantly wrong-footed. It's surreal."
Surreal? You’re telling us. MC Harvey off of So Solid Crew chewing the fat with camp comedian and king of double entendre, Julian Clary. Next thing you'll be telling us Julian once spent an hour in a giant swan pedalling around a swimming pool with The Rover's Return's legendary pint-puller Julie Goodyear...
With the news of who's up for eviction due this evening, the day may yet get more bizarre. The House is already on shaky ground as Julian observed:  "We’re down to five tea bags."
Perhaps pre-empting the inevitable teabag meltdown, Julian's became slightly aloof later on, telling Julie he has a theory. "Well tell me what it is then", she begged of him. "It's pure speculation. Not worth telling really. I may have to go soon", he went on, dolefully.
"We've been down this road before" Julie told him. "Shut the f**k up".

7.48pm: Julian's complaining about having a sweaty chest. Yikes. #cbb

Hi erin 

and thanks  

interesting noms - wonder if anyone was banned owing to the nom talk vid last night 

7.53pm: The Situation promises to tell Danica his deepest, darkest secrets before he leaves. #cbb

Hi MrsH ,I was at an Irish dancing feis yesterday,exhusting but fun .

All well at your end

sounds fun but tiring 

all ok my end - the usual weekend mayhem but I get used to that 

Day 12: Nominations hit home

If only they didn’t have to nominate, what a lovely little House we would have. But that’s not the game and Big Brother would rather watch paint dry all day than have that happen.

After today’s nom bomb dropped, the relief on seven housemates faces was unanimous but for the four facing eviction, the news brought about a host of varying reactions.

The housemate who took the news worst was Samantha who was shepherded into the bedroom by our Julie for a pep talk. "You go through the motions, you do all that and it won’t happen," the leopard clad elder soothed. "I know your husband would love to see you but tough titty. You are needed. No crying."

Sam took her frustrations out on the work tops – perhaps trying to wipe her way back into the hearts of her fellow housemates. Ashley, Martin, The Situation and the Prince all expressed surprise that she had been picked – her cooking contribution being the chief cause for concern.

The Situation suggested housemates were trying to vote off all the ‘strong’ characters. Including yourself in this bracket are you Sitch?

Danica and Rhian took the news like pros – well this is not the first time up for one of our glamour girls.

"I’m fine, I’m fine," said first timer Danica. "I know what has happened. I know who has nominated me. Am I allowed to say?

"To be fair we have lasted a lot longer than we thought," she continued. "If you go Rhi, I want to go with you."

Nice show of solidarity girls but Big Brother makes the rules and who goes is up to the public vote. That’s you by the way reader. Be prepared to save your fave when lines open later tonight.

8.12pm: Dinner's ready. Ashley and The Sitch are serving up as Sam is in the Diary Room. #cbb

8.24pm: Rhian is impressed with the 'mash'. Potato based food generally seems to be a hit in the House.

8.25pm: Everyone's been fed and Rhian's the first to the sink to wash 

MrsH I can take over later

8.39pm: Samantha is tearful. The Prince is comforting her

  thanks

8.46pm: Harvey, Martin, The Situation, Samantha and Lorenzo are talking about the noms announcement. Harvey's reeling somewhat.

8.55pm: Coleen is complaining there is nothing to do. Come on Col, use your imagination.

9.06pm: Phew. They've found some fun. Everyone is in the garden trying to make each other laugh by making faces. Mega lols alert.

9.14pm: The Prince and Ashley are solving a maths puzzle. We're gripped. In other news, Julian is in the Diary Room with a big book..

9.19pm: New game. Housemates are playing, "I went to the shops and I bought..

9.35pm: Now the housemates are sort of rapping. It's sort of cringey

9.43pm: Housemates have been called to the living room. They have been given blankets and teddy bears. Where's Julian?

21.46pm: It's task time and Julian is telling housemates saucy stories.

9.55pm: Julian has recieved a standing ovation for his story.

10.00pm: Julian's in the Diary Room with his pair of pooches at the moment. He passed! (They're extremely cute). 

Day 12: Julian's Tale

10.01pm: HMs are watching Julian pet his dogs on the big screen. The Situation misses his canines and looks a little broken.

MrsH when will you be going off? let me know and I will take over

I am ok for a while - still wide awake unlike some nights when I nod off 

No probs