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          5.18pm: Razor and Frankie are chomping on popcorn from last night's American themed party

5.26pm: He's got looks toad die for. #CBB pic.twitter.com/7TrqIvdb

5.37pm: As part of Ryan's new toad-persona, this includes saying "ribbet" before every sentence. It's ribbetting stuff.

thank you 

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          5.44pm: "Ribbet. Are you going to do the chicken pizzas?" says Toady. This is not getting old anytime soon.

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          5.54pm: Spedi are in the bedroom having the following philosophical conversation:

6.09pm: Tea's up! It's pretty exciting. They're all drinking them, so mission accomplished.

6.21pm: Razor's customising his horse costume with his token shades. As such, is ending up resembling a member of the Banana Splits. #CBB

6.33pm: Spencer is rolling around the bed, roaring! Oh, maybe he's yawning. There is quite a zoo-like vibe in the House today though.

6.51pm: Frankie's observing the difference between their portraits, and the slight difference now. Razor, in full horse-gear, agrees.

7.07pm: Heidi asks Spencer, (in song-format) if he has played the kissing game. No reply from Spencer

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Day 18: The Diletter dilemmas

We teased you earlier with the news that the housemates have been given the chance to win a letter from their nearest dearest. But, as always, there's a snag – in order to receive them, each individual must say 'yes' to a dilemma set by Big Brother.  For every dilemma that is accepted, the housemates will win one letter.
What dilemmas did the housemates face, we hear you impatiently cry? Ey, hold your horses – we were just about to tell you. Here is how the dilemmas went down...
The first housemate to face a dilemma was Tricia, who had the tricky task of putting the housemate's letters in order of importance, ranking from highest to lowest priority. She was told that if any dilemmas aren't completed, then the letters will be destroyed in the order of importance, with the least vital getting the chop first. However, this may not be the truth... (More of this to come!)
Next up was Speidi, who were issued a restraining order and told that they must not be seen in the same room as each other. Considering they haven't left each other's side today, we're guessing they may have incurred a fail on this one, which is going to go down really well with the other housemates. *Ahem*...

Frankie and Razor were more willing participants, whole-heartedly saying yes to the offer of becoming a racing partnership for the day.  While Frankie, not surprisingly, plays the role of jockey, Razor has drawn the short straw and is now a rather dashing stallion. We're not sure how he feels about the situation, but watching Frankie ride around on Razor's back has amused us to no end.

As for Ryan, he has sacrificed his identity and has become Toadie for the day. Dressed in a fetching toad costume, he must remain on a lilly pad at all times and start every conversation with 'ribbit'. We must admit, watching him act as Toadie has been ribbiting stuff... (Sorry, we couldn't help ourselves).

As for our last two, Claire has to walk up and down the steps in the living room every time she hears Steps fans scream and Rylan has sacrificed 50% of his facial hair. And he'd just about got over the dye-job error as well...

So apart from Speidi, the others seem to be putting in a good effort and it's looking likely that they'll win most of the letters.

But, one definitely won't and that is sure to nark off one housemate. Stick with us to find out the results of the Diletter task – it's set to be an interesting reveal.

erin if you have to go I will pop back after DOI and pick up from where you left off 

see after DOI

Evening all 

Don`t know what`s been happening today, I`ll read back later.

I can take over now 

cheers scotty

7.20pm: Frankiezor have just been for a walk in the snow. We think they're enjoying their task challenge far too much.

erin   

7.28pm: Attention: Rylan's just used the phrase "He's feeling a little horse." We're a bit annoyed we didn't think of that.

Thanks Scotty 

Bit of a lull so...

Man goes into a Tesco cafe and orders a burger

Waitress asks: What do you want on your burger?

Man: a fiver each way

  MrsH 

7.40pm: BB have unleashed a treasure trove of of wine from the store cupbaord. Tricia asks "Beer, or red?" Is beer a type of wine?

7.54pm: Speidi have surfaced from the bedroom to nab a beer. They've been given a frosty reception from the other HMs.

8.03pm: Speidi are dining alone, unless you count Ryan's disregarded toad head sitting on the table with them.

8.13pm: BB have finally ended the task and housemates burdened with animal costumes may now remove them. Frankie's in no rush though.

8.16pm: Now Rylan's reccommending a good face moisturiser for Ryan's green toad facepaint. Exfoliating beads are the best, apparently.

Evening Scotty  

See Trish is second favourite now 

8.28pm: The HMs have been gathered on the sofa. That can only mean one thing - the task reveal is imminent.

lots of money put on her in the last 24 hours ,I smell a Rat

Evening velvet 

Must be her mates backing her, she`s never gonna come 2nd with the phone voters. Don`t know if it`s a double but I predict she and/or Claire will be out Wednesday. Hope so anyway. They bore me to tears.

Sorry I missed out on Xochi`s and your concerto posts, read them today..awfy funny I wisnae lifted...conked out

8.34pm: BB reveal that because Speidi vetoed their part of the task, Claire will not recieve a letter home. Atmosphere is tense..

I'd still take her over Rylan and Speidi   

8.35pm: The HMs are saying they won't open their letters in support of Claire. She's touched by the gesture.

8.43pm: Rylan is annoyed with Speidi's reaction and is making sure they know about it.

8.48pm: No one is speaking in the living room. #awkward

Back in 10 mins  

Cue Tears

Tricia had to put the letters in order of importance ,she put Claire first and I am sure I know who she put last.