5.53pm "Oh my god, I'm the worst person to do choreography. I HATE dancing," exclaims Claire. What a shocker. #CBBbigvendor

Day 12: Hey, Big Vendor - it's task time

Razor's instincts were correct this morning when he predicted Big Brother's Big Vendor would have a pivotal role in today's House activity.

The vending machine has been looming in the corner of the living room since Day 1 and finally came to life to introduce the Definitition of Celebrity task. The cantankerous appliance told housemates that, despite observing them for 12 days, he's still confused as to what a 'celebrity' is. He got this message across by asking HMs a series of cheeky questions. When you're a robotic voice transmitted from a machine you can get away with anything.

Having noticed the gang's penchant for singing, he's decided they must put on a talent show. Housemates will split into two teams, one led by Rylan and the other by Claire. Team Rylan includes Gillian, Tricia, Razor and Heidi and team Claire is made up of Spencer, Lacey, Frankie and Ryan.

That's right! Speidi will be temporarily separated.

The teams have two hours to prepare before they take to the stage in the living room. Two performances will take place and Big Vendor will be coming across all Simon Cowell, picking the winning group.

The successful team will be given the choice of prizes from Big Vendor's shelves. Let's hope housemates get those warming up exercises right. Altogether now...

6.03pm: Razor's quietly singing 'Tragedy'. Rylan's coaxing a performance out of him by telling him to think of England.

6.13pm: Team Claire have belatedly started practicing their routine. It's slightly less organised than Team Rylan's, truth be told.

6.24pm: Out come costumes for the performances. Spencer's got a hat on over his hood - peculiar stylings.

6.35pm: Speidi are taking a moment in the bathroom for a breather (and a quick bad mouthing of Lacey).

6.39pm: Oh, good heavens. Razor sings Tragedy like an angel. He also dances like he's dreaming a slinky dream with his feet.

6.45pm: Only 25 minutes left in the crash rehearsals. Team Rylan look confident. Team Claire less so, though Spencer's getting into it.

6.54pm: Rylan's rehearsals for the #CBBVendor task have been non stop while Claire's stop and start. Early indicators, people...

7.08pm: Rehearsals are over. "I don't think One Direction are gonna be troubled by us" says Frankie.

7.20pm: Spencer mutters to Heidi that he feels like he's in One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest as the other HMs get dolled up to perform.

7.32pm: Frankie and Lacey are doing some last minute training. Mr. Dettori hasn't stopped moving since the #CBBVendor task began.

7.42pm: Housemates are getting in some last minute practice. Are you #TeamRylan or #TeamClaire for the #CBBVendor task

7.52pm: Team Rylan catch some last minute practice...

8.09pm: Claire's given up on rehearsing. She's lying on the bed and watching Team Rylan.

8.17pm: It is time. The teams are side-by-side on separate sofas. Any minute now they'll be performing for their little lives.

Thanks Scotty 

I am about if you need to get away 

8.24pm: Claire leads her team impressively. Beautiful lead vocal from the Steps star. We expected nothing less. Reach for the stars!

Thanks   I`ll try to help after the show, if I can stay awake  

 doesnt take long to catch up from where it left off so dont be worrying  I nod of as well sometimes  

8.29pm: It's Rylan's shot at fame now and Razor in particular looks like he's got a future recording deal, for sure.

8.33pm: Big Vendor's giving his results (and taking swipes at housemates in the process, the cheeky beggar).

Thanks Scotty and Mrs H But could you please ignore any posts about Rylan... it will make it so much easier to read

8.39pm: Our favourite swipe was, "Lacey, you have a huge pair... of lungs."

8.47pm: HMs are rewarded with a treat each, chosen from the#CBBVendor machine. Wine is popular - don't get that in small vendors.

Thanks Baz  

unbiased in here so everything gets reported as found 

8.57pm: Rylan, staring at the Big Vendor vending machine, dribbles down his chin. Mucky pup

9.05pm: After all the task excitement, Tricia's stirring a massive pot. We presume it's dinner

9.23pm: Claire's telling Rylan how to make shortbread. Is a bake-off waiting in the wings?

9.34pm: Claire's getting into the S Club vibe after the task. We just had a blast of Never Had A Dream Come True from her. Glorious.

9.39pm: Tricia's juggling. Repeat - Tricia is juggling.

9.48pm: Claire's come out of her shell a little more today. She's frying burgers and serenading them as they sizzle.

10.00pm: Rylan's calculating the amount of time he's spent on telly. Razor's helping. He's put the hours in, that's for sure.

10.04pm: Slightly out of season, the gang are singing 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' over dinner

10.13pm: Speidi hide out in the bedroom while the others eat. Lacey's gone to say "hi" but they're not budging

10.23pm: Razor's wearing shades - it's the only way to deal with the glare from his orange jacket.

10.33pm: Rylan's junk food prize arrives - he's sharing it with Razor in the Igloo and their cheeks are filled like little hamsters

10.44pm: Speidi have joined the rest of their HMs in the igloo. It's like a distant aunt and uncle showing up at the dinner table

10.56pm: Curent subject of discussion. What is the most English food? Lacey's plumped for fish and chips. Care to agree or disagree?