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Day 2: The Igloo's the place to be

1 hour ago

It doesn't take paranoia long to surface in the confines of the Big Brother House. It's like being trapped in a tiny airport where the bloke who operates the Tannoy system contrives fiendish tasks and cruel mind-games to keep you entertained while you're stuck just beyond the check-in desk. The mind begins to wander to the point you're convinced your fellow travellers are out to pinch your luggage or read your bestseller over your shoulder.
Cabin fever's struck early with this latest bunch of housemates and, even though at the time of writing the little hideaway's acting as place for Rylan and Speidi to finally broker some peace, earlier on Claire, Gillian and Tricia found themselves riddled with the heebie jeebies about the House divide. It could be that they're wise to Big Brother's sneaky personality, but they're growing convinced that something weird's going on down in the basement.
Enjoying some time together, talk turned to whether or not BB might be messing with their minds. Talking of the gang ensconced in the basement hang-out, Claire pondered aloud: 'Maybe they're controlling it all?'
Did she watch the Gods and Mortals task from 2012?
'Maybe it's not cold down there at all', replied Gillian, suspecting that conditions aren't as harsh as the others are making out.
Tricia tried to quash the conspiracy talk. 'But they're still wearing the clothes they were wearing when they came in', she reasoned.
A baffled silence descended. 'I can't believe it's only the first day', Tricia went on as insecurity and confusion settled in the Igloo's interior.
Celebrities on the edge. In an igloo. It can only be Celebrity Big Brother.

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WILD model Paula Hamilton suffered a three-hour mega-meltdown during her first night inside the Celebrity Big Brother house.

The 51-year-old plunged the show into chaos just seven hours after the front doors were locked.

 

As she struggled to cope with life in the house’s dirty basement, she started rocking, screaming, vomiting and shouting: “Heart attack!”

 

Paula, one of six housemates  banished to the basement in the show’s opening night twist, was convinced that she was having a cardiac arrest.

 

In dramatic and anxious scenes that Channel 5 bosses will not show on screen, a team of medics and production staff charged into the house to help her.

 

Housemates Neil “Razor” Ruddock, 44, Ryan Moloney, 33, Sam Robertson, 27, Heidi Montag, 26, and her husband Spencer, 29, looked on in astonishment as she was given first aid.

 

Later Paula seemed to be totally  recovered from her near-collapse.

 

But now there are fears she will not last much longer in the house, giving producers a major problem.

 

A source said: “They don’t want to lose anyone so early. It would disrupt the show and could spark a stampede.”

 

Paula, who has a history of personal problems, looked nervous as she was introduced to the crowds during the launch episode.

 

And she appeared shocked when she was shown into the dingy basement, which has no running water or  windows.

 

There was also an embarrassing  moment when she mistook former Neighbours star Ryan for a member of the production crew.

 

Paula stunned the others when she woke them up at 4am yesterday.

 

At first they thought she was having a bad dream, but when she started rocking and groaning they knew she was in trouble.

 

Paula was seen clutching her chest as she moaned: “I think it’s my heart, what is this pain?”

 

She was evacuated to the diary room where the show’s on-call doctor gave her a check-up. It is believed she  suffered a panic attack.

 

Whatever the problem, show bosses decided it would be unfair to send her back to the basement and so they gave her a free pass to the main house which is packed full of luxury treats.

 

A show insider said: “We knew there would be plenty of drama in this series but we had no idea it was going to  happen so quickly.

 

“After speaking to the doctor and the care team Paula calmed down.

 

“She was moved into the main house to make her more comfortable. It’s a real rags-to-riches story.”

 

A Big Brother spokeswoman said: “During the night Paula felt poorly and so we called the GP. Although there was nothing to worry about the doctor advised it was best for Paula to go to the main house.”

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Day 2 round-up: Blocked pipes and basement swaps

 

2 hours ago

Day 2 was completely swaptastic in the Celebrity Big Brother House as Big Brother shook up the basement arrangements while the day wound down, live on Channel 5.

Before that, all kinds of carry-on went down in the House’s hallowed four walls and also down in that dingy basement. In the very early hours of Day 1, Paula was feeling pretty poorly and was swiftly sent upstairs as the basement’s no place for a lady who’s feeling peaky. Discovering her in the morning was a definite wake-up call for Tricia. After a decent night’s kip, Rylan and Tricia enjoyed a warm embrace to get their day going, reflecting the general sense of calm in the upper quarters. Things weren’t quite so cheery downstairs, but that’s probably understandable. There’s not much to do in the cellar beyond hoping and praying you’ll one day be elevated. Despite all that, a bromance is blooming between the boys, which is something for them to cling to.

Talk turned to matters of cleanliness down there in the gloom, with Razor discussing quite openly how he’d like to chuck buckets of cold water over Heidi. Soon we were on to water of a muckier nature as Ryan faced up to the Basement Pipes task. Faced with a plumbing conundrum after Speidi (who were the talk of the basement) decided to opt out, Ryan was faced with unblocking BB’s pipes and he did so with some gusto.

Speidi’s slightly antisocial approach to the Big Brother experience didn’t go unnoticed and when the two factions were briefly reunited (minus The Hills’ pair), their non-participation was the centre of their chinwaggery. Maybe they just love to snooze, but when they finally roused themselves from their bed there were cheers all round. Dinner time was sobering for the basement crew, however. While upstairs enjoyed champagne it was back to the sarnies below. Out in the Igloo, Gillian, Tricia and Claire wondered what Big Brother might be up to, and conspiracy theories flew around the cosy interior.

When evening came Big Brother surprised every housemate with fun ‘n’ games. It was time for a big basement swap, with the housemates above voting one of their own number out. Frankie was the unlucky recipient of the most votes and, after hearing everyone plead with him to send Razor upstairs (because the basement’s getting to him the most), he went against the grain and sent Speidi up to face Rylan. You might’ve expected controversy when the three finally met upstairs, but the trio were all sweetness and light when they finally came face-to-face. We’ll see how long that lasts...

 

MrsH

 

Morning all  

 

8.05am:  are up whispering and munching. Spencer's eating crisps which doesn't seem like a particularly LA breakfast.


8.23am: Having enjoyed a barely audible chat Speidi have headed back to bed. Down in the basement, we have some snoring going on.


8.45am:  are playing 'Paper. Rock, Scissors' in bed. Married life looks great.


8.58am: Ryan was up, briefly, showcasing his tighty whiteys



MrsH

9.10am:  are still whispering amongst themselves. They're impressively quiet. Speak up so we can hear you, loves.


9.26am: Ryan is staring at the ceiling. Will someone else in the basement please wake up and talk to him.


9.37am: Heidi's doing some fascinating sit-ups. It's that swaying white blonde plait that's so hypnotic.


9.51am: The main House gang are awake. Paula is keen to know why the kitchen appliances have been switched off..



MrsH

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