Channel 5 has issued a statement following claims that the latest series of Big Brother was fixed.
Since the show concluded last Friday (August 15), some viewers have been complaining to the broadcaster that Helen Wood's victory could not possibly reflect the results of the public vote.
"Channel 5 has received inquiries from viewers about the most recent series of Big Brother," begins the response posted on the programme's official website today (August 22).
The statement goes on to highlight the multiple procedures put in place to independently verify phone and text votes on any given eviction night. It also highlights the individual housemate standings at various points on the day of the final.
"At 9.20am on August 15, the morning of the Final of Big Brother 2014... Ashleigh was 8,018 votes ahead of Helen," reveals the broadcaster.
"Helen was 9,789 votes ahead of Christopher, Christopher was 4,945 votes ahead of Ash, Ash was 8,730 votes ahead of Chris...
Since the show concluded last Friday (August 15), some viewers have been complaining to the broadcaster that Helen Wood's victory could not possibly reflect the results of the public vote.
"Channel 5 has received inquiries from viewers about the most recent series of Big Brother," begins the response posted on the programme's official website today (August 22).
The statement goes on to highlight the multiple procedures put in place to independently verify phone and text votes on any given eviction night. It also highlights the individual housemate standings at various points on the day of the final.
"At 9.20am on August 15, the morning of the Final of Big Brother 2014... Ashleigh was 8,018 votes ahead of Helen," reveals the broadcaster.
"Helen was 9,789 votes ahead of Christopher, Christopher was 4,945 votes ahead of Ash, Ash was 8,730 votes ahead of Chris...
- 8/22/2014
- Digital Spy
Helen Wood was named the winner in tonight's live Big Brother 2014 final, as Ashleigh Coyle came runner-up.
Emma Willis revealed that only 1.2% of votes separated Ashleigh and Helen, who made up the first ever all-female final two. Pav (sixth), Chris (fifth), Ash (fourth) and Christopher (third) left the house earlier on this evening (August 15).
Speaking to Emma after her eviction, Ashleigh said about Helen: "I'm so proud of her. I genuinely thought [the winner] was going to be Helen. She's done so well for herself.
"I think our differences were so big. I think they just clashed straight away."
She said that they were both "very determined and very strong minded".
"I'm over the moon for her. I'm really, really glad that we sorted it out a few nights ago.
"I know in the outside world we would get on."
Speaking about Chris, Ashleigh said: "I'm so glad he was there,...
Emma Willis revealed that only 1.2% of votes separated Ashleigh and Helen, who made up the first ever all-female final two. Pav (sixth), Chris (fifth), Ash (fourth) and Christopher (third) left the house earlier on this evening (August 15).
Speaking to Emma after her eviction, Ashleigh said about Helen: "I'm so proud of her. I genuinely thought [the winner] was going to be Helen. She's done so well for herself.
"I think our differences were so big. I think they just clashed straight away."
She said that they were both "very determined and very strong minded".
"I'm over the moon for her. I'm really, really glad that we sorted it out a few nights ago.
"I know in the outside world we would get on."
Speaking about Chris, Ashleigh said: "I'm so glad he was there,...
- 8/15/2014
- Digital Spy
Christopher Hall finished in third place in tonight's live Big Brother 2014 final.
Helen and Ashleigh remain in the house in line for the winning prize.
Pav (sixth), Chris (fifth) and Ash (fourth) have already left the house this evening.
Speaking to Emma Willis after his eviction, Christopher spoke about the house, saying: "Everyone was speculating all the time. We always thought Big Brother was up to something."
He added that the compound was full of big characters and as a result was "quite tense and argumentative".
Christopher said of Mark: "He is one of a kind."
Speaking about their relationship, he revealed: "It is what it is. I'd rather have him as a mate and have him in my life, if we continue to fight all the time. We bring out the worst in each other."
Summing up his experience on the show, he said: "It's crazy. You meet a...
Helen and Ashleigh remain in the house in line for the winning prize.
Pav (sixth), Chris (fifth) and Ash (fourth) have already left the house this evening.
Speaking to Emma Willis after his eviction, Christopher spoke about the house, saying: "Everyone was speculating all the time. We always thought Big Brother was up to something."
He added that the compound was full of big characters and as a result was "quite tense and argumentative".
Christopher said of Mark: "He is one of a kind."
Speaking about their relationship, he revealed: "It is what it is. I'd rather have him as a mate and have him in my life, if we continue to fight all the time. We bring out the worst in each other."
Summing up his experience on the show, he said: "It's crazy. You meet a...
- 8/15/2014
- Digital Spy
Ash Harrison finished in fourth place in tonight's live Big Brother 2014 final.
Helen, Ashleigh and Christopher remain in the house in line for the winning prize. Pav and Chris came sixth and fifth, respectively.
Speaking to Emma Willis, Ash spoke about finishing fourth place, saying: "I'd rather be first but, I'll take fourth any day.
"At first, I thought I was doing alright. Then I had a few arguments. Then I kept going up for nomination, so I was gutted."
Speaking about Helen, Ash said: "I can be mates with who I want. Her decisions don't reflect my decisions.
"She's a good pal of mine. We just really get on."
When asked if there's a future for them together, he said: "We'll just be dead good mates."
Of Steven and Winston, he said: "Amazing characters. [Steve] no-one has made me laugh as much in my entire laugh."
On his Big Brother experience,...
Helen, Ashleigh and Christopher remain in the house in line for the winning prize. Pav and Chris came sixth and fifth, respectively.
Speaking to Emma Willis, Ash spoke about finishing fourth place, saying: "I'd rather be first but, I'll take fourth any day.
"At first, I thought I was doing alright. Then I had a few arguments. Then I kept going up for nomination, so I was gutted."
Speaking about Helen, Ash said: "I can be mates with who I want. Her decisions don't reflect my decisions.
"She's a good pal of mine. We just really get on."
When asked if there's a future for them together, he said: "We'll just be dead good mates."
Of Steven and Winston, he said: "Amazing characters. [Steve] no-one has made me laugh as much in my entire laugh."
On his Big Brother experience,...
- 8/15/2014
- Digital Spy
Pav Paul finished in sixth place and Chris Wright came fifth in tonight's live Big Brother 2014 final.
Ash, Helen, Ashleigh and Christopher remain in the house in line for the winning prize.
Speaking to Emma Willis after leaving the compound, Pav said: "I'm so surprised. I'm so overwhelmed with the amount of people that are here. I came out, and I've got so many family and friends here, I'm just so shocked.
"My family and my friends are everything to me. My letter from my aunt was one of the biggest changing points in my experience. It doesn't matter if I come sixth or first, I'm going to succeed with that support group."
He continued to say: "I needed to create friendships and real relationships in the house.
"I regret what I said in my Vt."
He then spoke about when Christopher and Ash voted for him, rather than Chris,...
Ash, Helen, Ashleigh and Christopher remain in the house in line for the winning prize.
Speaking to Emma Willis after leaving the compound, Pav said: "I'm so surprised. I'm so overwhelmed with the amount of people that are here. I came out, and I've got so many family and friends here, I'm just so shocked.
"My family and my friends are everything to me. My letter from my aunt was one of the biggest changing points in my experience. It doesn't matter if I come sixth or first, I'm going to succeed with that support group."
He continued to say: "I needed to create friendships and real relationships in the house.
"I regret what I said in my Vt."
He then spoke about when Christopher and Ash voted for him, rather than Chris,...
- 8/15/2014
- Digital Spy
It's time! After over 70 days - with all sorts of drama, naughtiness and tears - it's time to crown our Big Brother 2014 winner. Who's it going to be? Ash, Ashleigh, Chris, Christopher, Helen and Pav have all made it to the last night, so one of them is about to get a whole lot richer... but first the others will have to become losers (sorry).
We're getting the snacks in and settling down to bring you all the action from the compound, so grab the Pringles, the tissues and your pitchforks and join us as we find out who has won the right to go down in Big Brother history as the show kicks off at 9pm on Channel 5...
22:40But that's it - finito. Big Brother 2014 is over... but we don't think it'll be the last we hear of it! The winner might be controversial, but it's been a good series,...
We're getting the snacks in and settling down to bring you all the action from the compound, so grab the Pringles, the tissues and your pitchforks and join us as we find out who has won the right to go down in Big Brother history as the show kicks off at 9pm on Channel 5...
22:40But that's it - finito. Big Brother 2014 is over... but we don't think it'll be the last we hear of it! The winner might be controversial, but it's been a good series,...
- 8/15/2014
- Digital Spy
Digital Spy readers want Ashleigh Coyle to win tonight's (August 15) Big Brother final.
Ashleigh earned more than a third of the 6,651 votes in the latest poll.
Big Brother: Who is the best winner so far? - Ranking the victors
The Derry-born 18-year-old was backed by 37.51%, with Christopher Hall following in second place.
The 23-year-old journalist scored 22.3% of the votes.
With 16.22% of votes, Helen Wood was in third place, beating Ash Harrison to fourth (10.74%).
Chris Wright and Pav Paul came in fifth and sixth, with 9.71% and 3.52% respectively.
The Big Brother final airs tonight on Channel 5 at 9pm, with Digital Spy bringing you all the action from the compound in our live blog.
Ashleigh earned more than a third of the 6,651 votes in the latest poll.
Big Brother: Who is the best winner so far? - Ranking the victors
The Derry-born 18-year-old was backed by 37.51%, with Christopher Hall following in second place.
The 23-year-old journalist scored 22.3% of the votes.
With 16.22% of votes, Helen Wood was in third place, beating Ash Harrison to fourth (10.74%).
Chris Wright and Pav Paul came in fifth and sixth, with 9.71% and 3.52% respectively.
The Big Brother final airs tonight on Channel 5 at 9pm, with Digital Spy bringing you all the action from the compound in our live blog.
- 8/15/2014
- Digital Spy
The Big Brother finalists looked back on their time in the house last night (August 14).
To celebrate the group's final night before heading back into the outside world, Big Brother laid on a special dinner, and the housemates toasted their experience.
Pav Paul began the toast and thanked Christopher Hall for his support, adding: "My journey has been one of the most challenging and exciting thing I've ever had to deal with."
Meanwhile, Christopher said that he felt "proud and humbled" to have made it to the end of the series.
Ashleigh Coyle took the opportunity to speak to Helen Wood about their relationship, saying that she is "glad" they have put aside their differences.
She told Helen: "I hope that when we get out of here, and you watch the things I've said and I watch the things you've said we can laugh about it."
Chris Wright expressed...
To celebrate the group's final night before heading back into the outside world, Big Brother laid on a special dinner, and the housemates toasted their experience.
Pav Paul began the toast and thanked Christopher Hall for his support, adding: "My journey has been one of the most challenging and exciting thing I've ever had to deal with."
Meanwhile, Christopher said that he felt "proud and humbled" to have made it to the end of the series.
Ashleigh Coyle took the opportunity to speak to Helen Wood about their relationship, saying that she is "glad" they have put aside their differences.
She told Helen: "I hope that when we get out of here, and you watch the things I've said and I watch the things you've said we can laugh about it."
Chris Wright expressed...
- 8/15/2014
- Digital Spy
Boomers: BBC One, 9pm
New comedy following the lives of three newly retired couples living in Norfolk. In the first episode, they're preparing for the funeral of an old friend, and John is convinced a visitor from Spain has a thing for his wife Maureen.
Meanwhile, Joyce is preoccupied with her daughter-in-law, who's giving birth any day now. Featuring a guest appearance by Nigel Planer.
The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice: BBC Two, 9pm
Jo Brand presents the companion show to the baking contest, and is joined by three celebrity fans to discuss how the competitors fared that week.
The show also features unseen footage from the programme and an interview with the eliminated contestant.
The Singer Takes It All: Channel 4, 9pm
Alan Carr hosts the interactive singing show where the viewers choose which singers perform, and then vote who goes through to the...
New comedy following the lives of three newly retired couples living in Norfolk. In the first episode, they're preparing for the funeral of an old friend, and John is convinced a visitor from Spain has a thing for his wife Maureen.
Meanwhile, Joyce is preoccupied with her daughter-in-law, who's giving birth any day now. Featuring a guest appearance by Nigel Planer.
The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice: BBC Two, 9pm
Jo Brand presents the companion show to the baking contest, and is joined by three celebrity fans to discuss how the competitors fared that week.
The show also features unseen footage from the programme and an interview with the eliminated contestant.
The Singer Takes It All: Channel 4, 9pm
Alan Carr hosts the interactive singing show where the viewers choose which singers perform, and then vote who goes through to the...
- 8/15/2014
- Digital Spy
Big Brother's decision to bring back six ex-housemates for yesterday's task had a big impact on the finalists.
Danielle McMahon, Zoe Birkett, Winston Showan, Steven Goode, Biannca Lake and Mark Byron all returned yesterday (August 13) to give the final six some tips on how to deal with the outside world.
However, Ash Harrison found the reunion difficult and later cried in the Diary Room as he admitted that he's missed having Winston and Steven in the house.
"I can't wait to see them again," he said. "It's not like I'm sad, it's just overwhelming... I just wanted to keep hugging them."
Meanwhile, Mark's return had a big impact on Christopher Hall as Pav Paul told him: "You really like him don't you... I don't think you realise how much you talk about him."
"I must do," Christopher replied. "I'll get over it."
The finalists later won a party for passing the task,...
Danielle McMahon, Zoe Birkett, Winston Showan, Steven Goode, Biannca Lake and Mark Byron all returned yesterday (August 13) to give the final six some tips on how to deal with the outside world.
However, Ash Harrison found the reunion difficult and later cried in the Diary Room as he admitted that he's missed having Winston and Steven in the house.
"I can't wait to see them again," he said. "It's not like I'm sad, it's just overwhelming... I just wanted to keep hugging them."
Meanwhile, Mark's return had a big impact on Christopher Hall as Pav Paul told him: "You really like him don't you... I don't think you realise how much you talk about him."
"I must do," Christopher replied. "I'll get over it."
The finalists later won a party for passing the task,...
- 8/14/2014
- Digital Spy
Big Brother comes to an end tomorrow - tomorrow! - after over 70 days of bitching, Armageddon, people opening things we don't want to know about, divides and drunken kissing. Standard Big Brother, then! But before we say goodbye to the house (um, until Celebrity Big Brother on Monday) we have one final thing to decide - the winner!
We want to know who you're hoping will walk away with that big cash prize. Are you a fan of Ash? Is Ashleigh a worthy winner? Would you like to see Chris or Christopher grabbing the prize? Could Helen's golden final ticket lead to a golden crown? Or do you think late arrival Pav could be the one to go down in the history books?
Let us know by voting in our poll and leaving your comments below!
Big Brother continues tonight (August 14) at 10pm on Channel 5 and the final will...
We want to know who you're hoping will walk away with that big cash prize. Are you a fan of Ash? Is Ashleigh a worthy winner? Would you like to see Chris or Christopher grabbing the prize? Could Helen's golden final ticket lead to a golden crown? Or do you think late arrival Pav could be the one to go down in the history books?
Let us know by voting in our poll and leaving your comments below!
Big Brother continues tonight (August 14) at 10pm on Channel 5 and the final will...
- 8/14/2014
- Digital Spy
Six ex-housemates are returning to the Big Brother house today (August 13) - to help the finalists prepare for their return to the outside world.
Ahead of the final on Friday (August 15), remaining housemates Ash Harrison, Ashleigh Coyle, Chris Wright, Christopher Hall, Helen Wood and Pav Paul must try to learn important skills to win a party for themselves and their ex-housemates.
First up, Danielle McMahon and Zoe Birkett will be back to give the group some media training. The duo will give each housemate individual teaching, which they must put to good use when Big Brother hosts a press conference featuring questions from the public.
Biannca Lake and Mark Byron, meanwhile, will teach the finalists how to exit the house in style and have a "memorable winning attitude". After their tutorial, the housemates must each deliver a signature exit pose, react to boos, and show off their new good winning attitude.
Ahead of the final on Friday (August 15), remaining housemates Ash Harrison, Ashleigh Coyle, Chris Wright, Christopher Hall, Helen Wood and Pav Paul must try to learn important skills to win a party for themselves and their ex-housemates.
First up, Danielle McMahon and Zoe Birkett will be back to give the group some media training. The duo will give each housemate individual teaching, which they must put to good use when Big Brother hosts a press conference featuring questions from the public.
Biannca Lake and Mark Byron, meanwhile, will teach the finalists how to exit the house in style and have a "memorable winning attitude". After their tutorial, the housemates must each deliver a signature exit pose, react to boos, and show off their new good winning attitude.
- 8/13/2014
- Digital Spy
Big Brother housemates Ashleigh Coyle and Pav Paul have become famous for today's task.
The duo were told earlier that they have been transformed into celebrities and will be treated like stars, beginning with new clothes for them both.
Ashleigh and Pav were also told to make outrageous demands of Ash Harrison and Christopher Hall, who have become their entourage.
So far, this largely seems to have consisted of making Ashleigh cups of tea while she waits for a tweet from P Diddy.
However, the duo will also face the darker side of celebrity as they will come up against the paparazzi.
Throughout the day, Big Brother will read headlines to the house, such as "X was spotted having a cat fight in the garden with the housemate they have the least in common with".
Ashleigh and Pav must pose in the location from the headline with the housemate that they think matches the description.
The duo were told earlier that they have been transformed into celebrities and will be treated like stars, beginning with new clothes for them both.
Ashleigh and Pav were also told to make outrageous demands of Ash Harrison and Christopher Hall, who have become their entourage.
So far, this largely seems to have consisted of making Ashleigh cups of tea while she waits for a tweet from P Diddy.
However, the duo will also face the darker side of celebrity as they will come up against the paparazzi.
Throughout the day, Big Brother will read headlines to the house, such as "X was spotted having a cat fight in the garden with the housemate they have the least in common with".
Ashleigh and Pav must pose in the location from the headline with the housemate that they think matches the description.
- 8/12/2014
- Digital Spy
Big Brother housemates Helen Wood and Chris Wright were shockingly evicted last night - but they only got as far as a secret room.
The group was aghast when they were gathered on the sofa yesterday (August 11), and even more surprised when Emma Willis began speaking to them over the tannoy.
She announced that Helen was the 13th housemate to be evicted, leaving the Mancunian visibly upset.
Despite the fact that Helen was told to leave the house through the Diary Room, the housemates did not seem to realise that the eviction was fake and were all surprised by the dramatic turn of events - with Ashleigh Coyle offering to sort out Helen's suitcase for her as Christopher Hall repeated: "This can't be right."
However, Helen was soon happily settling into a secret room - only complaining that she had been provided with ginger beer - and was able...
The group was aghast when they were gathered on the sofa yesterday (August 11), and even more surprised when Emma Willis began speaking to them over the tannoy.
She announced that Helen was the 13th housemate to be evicted, leaving the Mancunian visibly upset.
Despite the fact that Helen was told to leave the house through the Diary Room, the housemates did not seem to realise that the eviction was fake and were all surprised by the dramatic turn of events - with Ashleigh Coyle offering to sort out Helen's suitcase for her as Christopher Hall repeated: "This can't be right."
However, Helen was soon happily settling into a secret room - only complaining that she had been provided with ginger beer - and was able...
- 8/12/2014
- Digital Spy
Big Brother housemate Helen Wood delivered an expletive-filled rant in the Diary Room yesterday (August 10) following a contentious task.
Helen was found guilty in the court task of causing the divide in the house after she faced off against Ashleigh Coyle.
However, the verdict did not sit well with Helen, who paid a visit to the Diary Room to make her feelings known.
"I'm fed up of being made out to be the only bitch in the house," she complained. "How the f**k have I made a divide in the house?
"The only reason why I get mad is because I'm sick of granny-fied, boring bastards sitting in corners all over the house slagging everyone off. I'm f**king so pissed off that I constantly get slagged off for doing things in this house and she gets away with f**king murder."
Helen continued: "She's so much more rude than me,...
Helen was found guilty in the court task of causing the divide in the house after she faced off against Ashleigh Coyle.
However, the verdict did not sit well with Helen, who paid a visit to the Diary Room to make her feelings known.
"I'm fed up of being made out to be the only bitch in the house," she complained. "How the f**k have I made a divide in the house?
"The only reason why I get mad is because I'm sick of granny-fied, boring bastards sitting in corners all over the house slagging everyone off. I'm f**king so pissed off that I constantly get slagged off for doing things in this house and she gets away with f**king murder."
Helen continued: "She's so much more rude than me,...
- 8/11/2014
- Digital Spy
Big Brother's Ashleigh Coyle has expressed her gratitude for being put in the house.
With the series ending on Friday (August 15), Ashleigh became teary and told Christopher Hall that he and Chris Wright have been a "massive, massive part" of her experience.
"I wouldn't ask for it any other way," she said. "[I would never have been] as grateful to this experience and the people who put me in this house [without] the fact that I made you as friends."
Ashleigh then discussed Helen Wood, Ash Harrison and Pav Paul, saying that despite the divide, she would be delighted for them if one of the trio is crowned the winner.
"I still feel if there are three people who do misunderstand me, it's personally because I don't want anything bad to happen to them three," she explained.
"Because I know I don't have a chance in hell of winning the show, I want it to be you or Chris.
With the series ending on Friday (August 15), Ashleigh became teary and told Christopher Hall that he and Chris Wright have been a "massive, massive part" of her experience.
"I wouldn't ask for it any other way," she said. "[I would never have been] as grateful to this experience and the people who put me in this house [without] the fact that I made you as friends."
Ashleigh then discussed Helen Wood, Ash Harrison and Pav Paul, saying that despite the divide, she would be delighted for them if one of the trio is crowned the winner.
"I still feel if there are three people who do misunderstand me, it's personally because I don't want anything bad to happen to them three," she explained.
"Because I know I don't have a chance in hell of winning the show, I want it to be you or Chris.
- 8/11/2014
- Digital Spy
Big Brother's Helen Wood has burst into tears in the aftermath of the house divide trial.
The housemate was found guilty of causing the divide yesterday (August 10), after facing off against Ashleigh Coyle in court.
Helen excused herself in the garden to go to the bathroom, but she began sobbing as soon as she closed the door.
Pav Paul followed to check up on her, asking what was wrong.
"[I feel] so f**king inadequate and just f**king stupid," Helen cried. "I'm used to feeling embarrassed about my behaviour all of the time, but not on this f**king kind of scale. I'm not used to it.
"Just because I swear and shout sometimes doesn't mean to say that I f**king like or want attention on me. That isn't the case... I feel like I've come across like that."
Pav then told Helen to look at the positives, and...
The housemate was found guilty of causing the divide yesterday (August 10), after facing off against Ashleigh Coyle in court.
Helen excused herself in the garden to go to the bathroom, but she began sobbing as soon as she closed the door.
Pav Paul followed to check up on her, asking what was wrong.
"[I feel] so f**king inadequate and just f**king stupid," Helen cried. "I'm used to feeling embarrassed about my behaviour all of the time, but not on this f**king kind of scale. I'm not used to it.
"Just because I swear and shout sometimes doesn't mean to say that I f**king like or want attention on me. That isn't the case... I feel like I've come across like that."
Pav then told Helen to look at the positives, and...
- 8/11/2014
- Digital Spy
Big Brother's Helen Wood has been found guilty of causing the divide between the housemates.
The verdict was delivered by Judge Judi James yesterday (August 10), after both Helen and Ashleigh Coyle gave their arguments to the court.
Helen's lawyer Pav Paul told Ashleigh: "You started your journey as a very loveable, bubbly character and was perceived as the young innocent lady of the house. However, this doesn't seem to be the case.
"Your tendency to pounce in arguments only when you're backed up by your friends shows you're malicious, which consequently leaves a divide in the house every time."
Ashleigh's lawyer Christopher Hall countered: "Ashleigh has strove to make any amends with any housemates that she has had difficulty with.
"She has displayed determination to overcome problems and has put effort into building relationships with all housemates, in spite of the many nasty comments which have been directed at her.
The verdict was delivered by Judge Judi James yesterday (August 10), after both Helen and Ashleigh Coyle gave their arguments to the court.
Helen's lawyer Pav Paul told Ashleigh: "You started your journey as a very loveable, bubbly character and was perceived as the young innocent lady of the house. However, this doesn't seem to be the case.
"Your tendency to pounce in arguments only when you're backed up by your friends shows you're malicious, which consequently leaves a divide in the house every time."
Ashleigh's lawyer Christopher Hall countered: "Ashleigh has strove to make any amends with any housemates that she has had difficulty with.
"She has displayed determination to overcome problems and has put effort into building relationships with all housemates, in spite of the many nasty comments which have been directed at her.
- 8/11/2014
- Digital Spy
The divide between housemates in the Big Brother house continues to grow.
In tonight's show (August 10), housemates discussed the impact of Winston Showan and Mark Byron leaving the house, with Ash Harrison suggesting that if "two others could have gone it [would] not be as bad", before adding: "No offence, Pav."
Ashleigh Coyle told Big Brother that she was "dead excited" to be in the final, and analysed the different groups in the house. She suggested that Pav has joined Ash and Helen's group and described the situation as being like "watching the new kid desperately trying to get in with the popular kids".
Ashleigh went on to say: "[Pav is] actually a really nice guy and easy to talk to… It cringes me out when I see him desperately want to be their friend."
Christopher Hall also spoke to Big Brother about the divide, saying that there "was hostility" yesterday, but...
In tonight's show (August 10), housemates discussed the impact of Winston Showan and Mark Byron leaving the house, with Ash Harrison suggesting that if "two others could have gone it [would] not be as bad", before adding: "No offence, Pav."
Ashleigh Coyle told Big Brother that she was "dead excited" to be in the final, and analysed the different groups in the house. She suggested that Pav has joined Ash and Helen's group and described the situation as being like "watching the new kid desperately trying to get in with the popular kids".
Ashleigh went on to say: "[Pav is] actually a really nice guy and easy to talk to… It cringes me out when I see him desperately want to be their friend."
Christopher Hall also spoke to Big Brother about the divide, saying that there "was hostility" yesterday, but...
- 8/10/2014
- Digital Spy
Big Brother housemate Ash Harrison has stated that he and Helen Wood are the only deserving winners this year.
The pair discussed what they told Big Brother in the Diary Room when they were asked who they would like to win the current series of the reality show.
Helen told Big Brother that Ash or Pav Paul would be her ideal winner, but admitted to Ash that although she likes Pav, she doesn't want to see him win.
Ash then revealed to Helen what he stated in the Diary Room, recalling: "[I said], 'The only person that deserves to win, really, is me or Helen, because no-one else really deserves it.'
"'If you think of Big Brother this year, you think of Helen. So it should be Helen, really.'"
Big Brother continues tonight (August 10) at 9pm on Channel 5.
The pair discussed what they told Big Brother in the Diary Room when they were asked who they would like to win the current series of the reality show.
Helen told Big Brother that Ash or Pav Paul would be her ideal winner, but admitted to Ash that although she likes Pav, she doesn't want to see him win.
Ash then revealed to Helen what he stated in the Diary Room, recalling: "[I said], 'The only person that deserves to win, really, is me or Helen, because no-one else really deserves it.'
"'If you think of Big Brother this year, you think of Helen. So it should be Helen, really.'"
Big Brother continues tonight (August 10) at 9pm on Channel 5.
- 8/10/2014
- Digital Spy
Mark Byron has become the eleventh housemate to leave the Big Brother house.
Pav Paul, Christopher Hall, Winston Showan and Chris Wright were all nominated, but Mark received the majority of the public vote in the first of two evictions.
Speaking to host Emma Willis in his exit interview, Mark was immediately forced to confront his behaviour in the 'Power of Money' task.
"I think for me it was just the reasoning behind it," he said of the amount of criticism Chris faced for his decision.
"Me and Ash had the exact same reasoning and then Chris's reasoning just didn't make sense."
After Willis berated him for letting Chris face such a backlash, Mark finally conceded: "I should have said I had changed my mind.
"I just thought I was diffusing the situation a bit by not giving a million and one different reasons.
"I dunno what to say,...
Pav Paul, Christopher Hall, Winston Showan and Chris Wright were all nominated, but Mark received the majority of the public vote in the first of two evictions.
Speaking to host Emma Willis in his exit interview, Mark was immediately forced to confront his behaviour in the 'Power of Money' task.
"I think for me it was just the reasoning behind it," he said of the amount of criticism Chris faced for his decision.
"Me and Ash had the exact same reasoning and then Chris's reasoning just didn't make sense."
After Willis berated him for letting Chris face such a backlash, Mark finally conceded: "I should have said I had changed my mind.
"I just thought I was diffusing the situation a bit by not giving a million and one different reasons.
"I dunno what to say,...
- 8/8/2014
- Digital Spy
Big Brother has delivered a stern punishment to all of the housemates after Helen Wood, Ash Harrison and Winston Showan broke out of the house.
The trio were talking in the garden last night (August 7) when they decided to disregard the rules and go behind the walls. Mark Byron chose not to follow them, but excitedly watched.
As a result, Big Brother punished the entire house, waking up and gathering everyone on the sofas early this morning.
The bedroom has become out-of-bounds, the hot water has been turned off and the kitchen has been stripped of all but the most basic rations.
Big Brother stated: "The regime will stay in place until Big Brother is satisfied that housemates have a clear understanding of the rules that govern the Big Brother house.
"Housemates, Big Brother suggests in future that all housemates consider their behaviour carefully. Your actions have an impact on your housemates,...
The trio were talking in the garden last night (August 7) when they decided to disregard the rules and go behind the walls. Mark Byron chose not to follow them, but excitedly watched.
As a result, Big Brother punished the entire house, waking up and gathering everyone on the sofas early this morning.
The bedroom has become out-of-bounds, the hot water has been turned off and the kitchen has been stripped of all but the most basic rations.
Big Brother stated: "The regime will stay in place until Big Brother is satisfied that housemates have a clear understanding of the rules that govern the Big Brother house.
"Housemates, Big Brother suggests in future that all housemates consider their behaviour carefully. Your actions have an impact on your housemates,...
- 8/8/2014
- Digital Spy
Big Brother housemates ended up in a major row yesterday (August 6) over trust issues after losing the 'Power of Money' task.
The latest task saw everyone individually entering the Diary Room and asked if they wanted to share or steal £15,500. Mark Byron, Chris Wright and Ash Harrison all chose to steal the cash for themselves.
In an all-or-nothing twist, Ashleigh Coyle was challenged by Big Brother to name the trio, with the promise of £25,000 being added to the prize fund if she was successful. She could only identify two of the three, incorrectly naming Pav Paul instead of Mark, which resulted in the house failing the task and winning no extra money.
Afterwards, Chris, Ash and Mark gave their reasons for choosing not to split the money, despite an agreement made beforehand between the housemates to share.
"I didn't think everyone would f**king split it," said Mark. "I know I would.
The latest task saw everyone individually entering the Diary Room and asked if they wanted to share or steal £15,500. Mark Byron, Chris Wright and Ash Harrison all chose to steal the cash for themselves.
In an all-or-nothing twist, Ashleigh Coyle was challenged by Big Brother to name the trio, with the promise of £25,000 being added to the prize fund if she was successful. She could only identify two of the three, incorrectly naming Pav Paul instead of Mark, which resulted in the house failing the task and winning no extra money.
Afterwards, Chris, Ash and Mark gave their reasons for choosing not to split the money, despite an agreement made beforehand between the housemates to share.
"I didn't think everyone would f**king split it," said Mark. "I know I would.
- 8/7/2014
- Digital Spy
The Big Brother house have failed this week's 'Power of Money' task.
For the latest task, Big Brother gave housemates the chance to increase the prize fund by £25,000. On day one, they managed to accumulate £10,500.
The second day saw housemates add an additional £5,000.
Although Mark Byron missed the opportunity to win £1,500, failing to demonstrate his psychic abilities with a meerkat, everyone later worked together to successfully decipher a code and unlock a vault, bringing the cash total to £15,500.
The final part of the task involved each housemate individually entering the Diary Room and asked if they wanted to share or steal the money.
Chris Wright, Ash Harrison and Mark all chose to steal the cash for themselves.
However, the final housemate Ashleigh Coyle was told that she was voted by the public as the person with the best judge of character.
She then had to guess which three housemates decided not to share the money.
For the latest task, Big Brother gave housemates the chance to increase the prize fund by £25,000. On day one, they managed to accumulate £10,500.
The second day saw housemates add an additional £5,000.
Although Mark Byron missed the opportunity to win £1,500, failing to demonstrate his psychic abilities with a meerkat, everyone later worked together to successfully decipher a code and unlock a vault, bringing the cash total to £15,500.
The final part of the task involved each housemate individually entering the Diary Room and asked if they wanted to share or steal the money.
Chris Wright, Ash Harrison and Mark all chose to steal the cash for themselves.
However, the final housemate Ashleigh Coyle was told that she was voted by the public as the person with the best judge of character.
She then had to guess which three housemates decided not to share the money.
- 8/7/2014
- Digital Spy
Chris Wright has become the fifth Big Brother housemate up for Friday's (August 8) double eviction, following a twist.
Big Brother gathered the housemates together and presented three golden envelopes containing three different figures hidden inside - £1,000, £5,000 and £10,000. Ash Harrison, Ashleigh Coyle and Chris were asked to pick one each.
Pav Paul, Christopher Hall, Mark Byron and Winston Showan - already facing the public vote - had to then choose which of the three housemates should join them in being up for eviction.
Big Brother stated that whoever they selected, the figure inside their envelope would be added to the overall prize fund.
The nominated housemates agreed on Chris, who then opened his envelope to reveal that he was holding £10,000. As a result, the prize fund now stands at £110,000.
Big Brother continues tonight (August 5) at 10pm on Channel 5.
Big Brother gathered the housemates together and presented three golden envelopes containing three different figures hidden inside - £1,000, £5,000 and £10,000. Ash Harrison, Ashleigh Coyle and Chris were asked to pick one each.
Pav Paul, Christopher Hall, Mark Byron and Winston Showan - already facing the public vote - had to then choose which of the three housemates should join them in being up for eviction.
Big Brother stated that whoever they selected, the figure inside their envelope would be added to the overall prize fund.
The nominated housemates agreed on Chris, who then opened his envelope to reveal that he was holding £10,000. As a result, the prize fund now stands at £110,000.
Big Brother continues tonight (August 5) at 10pm on Channel 5.
- 8/5/2014
- Digital Spy
Four Big Brother housemates are up for a double eviction this Friday (August 8).
Pav Paul, Christopher Hall, Mark Byron and Winston Showan face the public vote after a round of face-to-face nominations.
Pav, who was nominated by every housemate, said that he feels "fine" as he was expecting it.
However, Ashleigh told Pav that she found it difficult to nominate him, while Ash agreed, adding he was "desperate" not to put Pav up for eviction.
Helen then expressed her belief that none of the new housemates should win the £100,000 prize because "other people deserve it more".
Pav later told Big Brother: "It's not my fault I came in halfway through. It's not my fault that I didn't start when they did, and that's quite difficult to come to terms with."
Meanwhile, Christopher admitted to Ash that he considered nominating Mark "for a split second" because of his tantrums and...
Pav Paul, Christopher Hall, Mark Byron and Winston Showan face the public vote after a round of face-to-face nominations.
Pav, who was nominated by every housemate, said that he feels "fine" as he was expecting it.
However, Ashleigh told Pav that she found it difficult to nominate him, while Ash agreed, adding he was "desperate" not to put Pav up for eviction.
Helen then expressed her belief that none of the new housemates should win the £100,000 prize because "other people deserve it more".
Pav later told Big Brother: "It's not my fault I came in halfway through. It's not my fault that I didn't start when they did, and that's quite difficult to come to terms with."
Meanwhile, Christopher admitted to Ash that he considered nominating Mark "for a split second" because of his tantrums and...
- 8/5/2014
- Digital Spy
The Big Brother housemates have passed their wildlife task.
In order to successfully complete the challenge, housemates had to replicate whatever behaviour was described by a wildlife commentator.
Actions performed by the housemates included Pav Paul eating the contents of the fridge and wiping yoghurt on his face, Mark Byron and Christopher Hall taking part in a 'mating ritual' and Winston Showan performing a toilet dance and a sex dance.
Chris Wright and Ashleigh Coyle took part in a number of actions, with Chris grooming Ashleigh by licking her ears. The pair then splashed each other at the 'watering hole' and rolled around the sofas to mark their territory.
Winston and Ash Harrison then competed against Mark and Christopher in a tribal dance, before the latter pair also retreated to the 'watering hole'.
The housemates were informed that they had passed the task, prompting them to dance in the garden in celebration.
In order to successfully complete the challenge, housemates had to replicate whatever behaviour was described by a wildlife commentator.
Actions performed by the housemates included Pav Paul eating the contents of the fridge and wiping yoghurt on his face, Mark Byron and Christopher Hall taking part in a 'mating ritual' and Winston Showan performing a toilet dance and a sex dance.
Chris Wright and Ashleigh Coyle took part in a number of actions, with Chris grooming Ashleigh by licking her ears. The pair then splashed each other at the 'watering hole' and rolled around the sofas to mark their territory.
Winston and Ash Harrison then competed against Mark and Christopher in a tribal dance, before the latter pair also retreated to the 'watering hole'.
The housemates were informed that they had passed the task, prompting them to dance in the garden in celebration.
- 8/4/2014
- Digital Spy
Zoe Birkett has become the tenth housemate to be evicted from the Big Brother house.
Chris, Pav and Zoe were all up for eviction during People Power week, but the former Pop Idol contestant received the majority of the public votes.
Upon exiting the house, Zoe ran up the stairs before shouting back to the remaining housemates: "See you in two weeks!"
When Emma Willis brought up her reaction to hearing her name, Zoe explained that she was simply keen to get out as she was excited to see her family.
"Normally I call them 13, 14 times a day," she said. "That was the toughest thing [in the house] for us."
"I wanted the experience and see how it was for me... psychologically," she added of her decision to appear on the show.
"But then, all I could think of was being back in my mum and dad's arms."
Willis then highlighted the West...
Chris, Pav and Zoe were all up for eviction during People Power week, but the former Pop Idol contestant received the majority of the public votes.
Upon exiting the house, Zoe ran up the stairs before shouting back to the remaining housemates: "See you in two weeks!"
When Emma Willis brought up her reaction to hearing her name, Zoe explained that she was simply keen to get out as she was excited to see her family.
"Normally I call them 13, 14 times a day," she said. "That was the toughest thing [in the house] for us."
"I wanted the experience and see how it was for me... psychologically," she added of her decision to appear on the show.
"But then, all I could think of was being back in my mum and dad's arms."
Willis then highlighted the West...
- 8/1/2014
- Digital Spy
The Singer Takes It All: Channel 4, 9pm
Alan Carr hosts a new, live, interactive singing show, which gives the audience complete control. They choose the singers that perform on a conveyor belt, then vote for who they want to stay or go. Carr is joined by singer Pixie Lott and comedian Rob Beckett.
Big Brother: Live Eviction: Channel 5, 9pm
Emma Willis reveals who's next to leave the house and then chats to them about their time on the show. This week, it's Pav, Zoe and Chris who face the cut.
The '90s: The Decade That Connected Us: National Geographic, 9pm
A look back at the events, trends, fads, and scandals of the '90s. The first episode features a young Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, the rise of the Clintons, Nelson Mandela's release from prison, and the popularity of hip-hop. Contributions come from Martin Sheen,...
Alan Carr hosts a new, live, interactive singing show, which gives the audience complete control. They choose the singers that perform on a conveyor belt, then vote for who they want to stay or go. Carr is joined by singer Pixie Lott and comedian Rob Beckett.
Big Brother: Live Eviction: Channel 5, 9pm
Emma Willis reveals who's next to leave the house and then chats to them about their time on the show. This week, it's Pav, Zoe and Chris who face the cut.
The '90s: The Decade That Connected Us: National Geographic, 9pm
A look back at the events, trends, fads, and scandals of the '90s. The first episode features a young Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, the rise of the Clintons, Nelson Mandela's release from prison, and the popularity of hip-hop. Contributions come from Martin Sheen,...
- 8/1/2014
- Digital Spy
Some of the male Big Brother housemates became webcam boys yesterday - and these pictures prove that it's not a career they should be pursuing.
Following in evictee Danielle McMahon's footsteps, Christopher Hall, Pav Paul and Winston Showan put on their best pout for Bit on the Side reporter Luisa Zissman as part of this week's website shopping task.
The trio were informed that they must carry out everything Luisa ordered - and if her requests were anything to go by, she has some very unusual tastes.
First to try and please Luisa was Christopher, who was asked to put on a pig costume and get on all fours.
Given that he was also told to declare "Hi Queen Luisa, I'm your little piggy!", we're not sure we're going to be able to watch the whole thing.
Next up was Winston, who slipped into his best red thong for the occasion.
Following in evictee Danielle McMahon's footsteps, Christopher Hall, Pav Paul and Winston Showan put on their best pout for Bit on the Side reporter Luisa Zissman as part of this week's website shopping task.
The trio were informed that they must carry out everything Luisa ordered - and if her requests were anything to go by, she has some very unusual tastes.
First to try and please Luisa was Christopher, who was asked to put on a pig costume and get on all fours.
Given that he was also told to declare "Hi Queen Luisa, I'm your little piggy!", we're not sure we're going to be able to watch the whole thing.
Next up was Winston, who slipped into his best red thong for the occasion.
- 7/30/2014
- Digital Spy
Housemates will embrace everything to do with the internet in this week's shopping task.
Big Brother has created its own version of the world wide web for the task and will be relying on the public to help decide the fate of the shopping budget.
A giant laptop will be placed in the house, and when housemates are needed they will enter a task room that's decorated like different websites. It will then look like the housemates are 'inside' the internet.
For housemates to pass the overall task, they need to gain enough hits over the two days.
In the first task, housemates will be given costumes and props before recording a 20-second video, with the aim of it going viral.
The public hold the power in this task as for housemates to receive the maximum amount of hits they are required to meet a certain amount of 'likes'.
Whoever...
Big Brother has created its own version of the world wide web for the task and will be relying on the public to help decide the fate of the shopping budget.
A giant laptop will be placed in the house, and when housemates are needed they will enter a task room that's decorated like different websites. It will then look like the housemates are 'inside' the internet.
For housemates to pass the overall task, they need to gain enough hits over the two days.
In the first task, housemates will be given costumes and props before recording a 20-second video, with the aim of it going viral.
The public hold the power in this task as for housemates to receive the maximum amount of hits they are required to meet a certain amount of 'likes'.
Whoever...
- 7/29/2014
- Digital Spy
Big Brother's Winston Showan has given four housemates their letters from home.
Winston had to choose which housemate's letters to save and which to delete from four pairs.
Firstly, he chose to save Helen Wood's letter, while destroying Mark Byron's. He also rewarded Ash Harrison with his letter from a loved one, but deleted Chris Wright's letter in the process.
The housemates congregated on the sofa to watch as Winston made his decisions in the Diary Room.
Pav Paul received his letter at the expense of Zoe Birkett, while Ashleigh Coyle received hers over Christopher Hall.
Winston and his four chosen housemates will receive their communications from home later today.
Big Brother continues tonight (July 28) at 10pm on Channel 5.
Winston had to choose which housemate's letters to save and which to delete from four pairs.
Firstly, he chose to save Helen Wood's letter, while destroying Mark Byron's. He also rewarded Ash Harrison with his letter from a loved one, but deleted Chris Wright's letter in the process.
The housemates congregated on the sofa to watch as Winston made his decisions in the Diary Room.
Pav Paul received his letter at the expense of Zoe Birkett, while Ashleigh Coyle received hers over Christopher Hall.
Winston and his four chosen housemates will receive their communications from home later today.
Big Brother continues tonight (July 28) at 10pm on Channel 5.
- 7/28/2014
- Digital Spy
This week, Pav Paul, Zoe Birkett and Chris Wright all face being evicted during Friday's (August 1) show. But who voted for them?
In tonight's show, we see housemates make their nominations in the Diary Room, and there are a couple of odd reasons thrown into the mix.
First up was Ashleigh Coyle, who's immune from nominations herself. She voted for both Pav and Zoe to face the chop.
Also taking this decision were Christopher Hall and Winston Showan, who both nominated the two newbies.
Mark Byron also voted for Pav, but picked Chris as his second nomination.
Zoe decided on Chris as well for her first ever nomination session in the house, followed by Christopher. Her reason for nominating Christopher involved the fact that he never seems to wears shoes.
Ash Harrison used the same unusual reason to justify nominating Christopher, and gave Pav as his second vote.
When Chris entered the Diary Room,...
In tonight's show, we see housemates make their nominations in the Diary Room, and there are a couple of odd reasons thrown into the mix.
First up was Ashleigh Coyle, who's immune from nominations herself. She voted for both Pav and Zoe to face the chop.
Also taking this decision were Christopher Hall and Winston Showan, who both nominated the two newbies.
Mark Byron also voted for Pav, but picked Chris as his second nomination.
Zoe decided on Chris as well for her first ever nomination session in the house, followed by Christopher. Her reason for nominating Christopher involved the fact that he never seems to wears shoes.
Ash Harrison used the same unusual reason to justify nominating Christopher, and gave Pav as his second vote.
When Chris entered the Diary Room,...
- 7/28/2014
- Digital Spy
Big Brother's Winston Showan will be the housemate in charge of the new 'Letters From Home' task.
Winston will be called to the Diary Room to decide which four housemates will receive letters from their loved ones.
With housemates divided into four pairs, Winston must choose which housemate's letter to save and which to delete from each duo.
Helen Wood will be paired with Mark Byron, Ash Harrison with Chris Wright, Pav Paul with Zoe Birkett, while Ashleigh Coyle has been put up against Christopher Hall.
The housemates will watch Winston decide on their fate from the sofa.
Winston, who was chosen by the public to lead the task, will automatically receive his letter from home.
Saved letters will be delivered to the winning housemates later this evening.
Big Brother continues tonight (July 28) at 10pm on Channel 5.
Winston will be called to the Diary Room to decide which four housemates will receive letters from their loved ones.
With housemates divided into four pairs, Winston must choose which housemate's letter to save and which to delete from each duo.
Helen Wood will be paired with Mark Byron, Ash Harrison with Chris Wright, Pav Paul with Zoe Birkett, while Ashleigh Coyle has been put up against Christopher Hall.
The housemates will watch Winston decide on their fate from the sofa.
Winston, who was chosen by the public to lead the task, will automatically receive his letter from home.
Saved letters will be delivered to the winning housemates later this evening.
Big Brother continues tonight (July 28) at 10pm on Channel 5.
- 7/28/2014
- Digital Spy
This week's Big Brother nominations have been revealed.
Three people received the most votes from their fellow housemates, and now face the public vote.
Big Brother: Which dance crew wins a Vegas-themed party?
The house guests have been told that Pav Paul, Zoe Birkett and Chris Wright are all up for eviction.
Ashleigh Coyle was immune from nominations, after the public decided that she deserved to be safe from the vote.
Helen Wood also could not be nominated, due to her pass to the final.
After the nominations were revealed, the contestants were left speculating on what would happen next, with Ashleigh and Pav predicting that the public will get to save and replace one housemate.
Big Brother continues tomorrow night at 10pm on Channel 5.
Three people received the most votes from their fellow housemates, and now face the public vote.
Big Brother: Which dance crew wins a Vegas-themed party?
The house guests have been told that Pav Paul, Zoe Birkett and Chris Wright are all up for eviction.
Ashleigh Coyle was immune from nominations, after the public decided that she deserved to be safe from the vote.
Helen Wood also could not be nominated, due to her pass to the final.
After the nominations were revealed, the contestants were left speculating on what would happen next, with Ashleigh and Pav predicting that the public will get to save and replace one housemate.
Big Brother continues tomorrow night at 10pm on Channel 5.
- 7/27/2014
- Digital Spy
The winners of the Step Up dance crew task have been announced.
Elite Street (Ashleigh Coyle, Christopher Hall, Ash Harrison and Mark Byron) were voted the winners by the public and were treated to a Vegas-themed party.
The task saw Elite Street up against Foot Soldier Crew (Winston Showan, Pav Paul, Helen Wood and Chris Wright), as dance coach Zoe Birkett had to teach the crews dance moves for them to create a winning routine with.
Elite Street had to dance to 'Back to Earth' by Steve Aoki, while Foot Soldier Crew performed to 'Bounce' by Iggy Azalea.
Videos of the performances were posted online, with the public choosing Elite Street as the victors of the task.
Foot Soldier Crew had to take on the role of waiting staff for the evening as a result.
Big Brother continues tonight (July 27) at 9pm on Channel 5.
Elite Street (Ashleigh Coyle, Christopher Hall, Ash Harrison and Mark Byron) were voted the winners by the public and were treated to a Vegas-themed party.
The task saw Elite Street up against Foot Soldier Crew (Winston Showan, Pav Paul, Helen Wood and Chris Wright), as dance coach Zoe Birkett had to teach the crews dance moves for them to create a winning routine with.
Elite Street had to dance to 'Back to Earth' by Steve Aoki, while Foot Soldier Crew performed to 'Bounce' by Iggy Azalea.
Videos of the performances were posted online, with the public choosing Elite Street as the victors of the task.
Foot Soldier Crew had to take on the role of waiting staff for the evening as a result.
Big Brother continues tonight (July 27) at 9pm on Channel 5.
- 7/27/2014
- Digital Spy
Steven Goode has become the ninth housemate to be evicted from the Big Brother house.
Ashleigh, Pav, Steven and Zoe were all up for eviction following the formation of the Power Alliance - and the following twist - but the 23-year-old from Bushey received the most public votes.
"I knew it guys," Steven told the remaining housemates as his name was read out.
"I'm going to go to the top of them stairs and rock it, don't you worry," he added, before laughing at the audience chants of "two-second Steven".
"It feels really good [to be out]," he told Emma Willis. "I did sort of anticipate going... But I would have liked to have been in on first day and out on the last."
When asked about the nominations process, Steven admitted that he took this week's votes especially personally.
"I don't think you can not take it personally," he said of Ashleigh...
Ashleigh, Pav, Steven and Zoe were all up for eviction following the formation of the Power Alliance - and the following twist - but the 23-year-old from Bushey received the most public votes.
"I knew it guys," Steven told the remaining housemates as his name was read out.
"I'm going to go to the top of them stairs and rock it, don't you worry," he added, before laughing at the audience chants of "two-second Steven".
"It feels really good [to be out]," he told Emma Willis. "I did sort of anticipate going... But I would have liked to have been in on first day and out on the last."
When asked about the nominations process, Steven admitted that he took this week's votes especially personally.
"I don't think you can not take it personally," he said of Ashleigh...
- 7/25/2014
- Digital Spy
The housemates took it in turns to get each other's hearts racing in the latest round of this week's shopping task.
The Red and Blue teams were given the challenge of individually staying calm while members from the opposing team tried to raise their heart rate.
As part of the Losers task, the one-on-one game was rigged in favour of the Red Team, but the housemates were left completely unaware.
First in the hot seat was Ashleigh Coyle of the Red Team, who faced Chris Wright, representing the Blue Team in the "scare" part of the task.
Chris attempted to frighten a blindfolded Ashleigh by getting progressively closer and closer to her face while her pulse was monitored.
The Red Team's Ash Harrison then tried to scare Steven Goode by screaming loudly. Steven's heart rate was shown to have increased more, meaning Ashleigh won the battle.
Next, it...
The Red and Blue teams were given the challenge of individually staying calm while members from the opposing team tried to raise their heart rate.
As part of the Losers task, the one-on-one game was rigged in favour of the Red Team, but the housemates were left completely unaware.
First in the hot seat was Ashleigh Coyle of the Red Team, who faced Chris Wright, representing the Blue Team in the "scare" part of the task.
Chris attempted to frighten a blindfolded Ashleigh by getting progressively closer and closer to her face while her pulse was monitored.
The Red Team's Ash Harrison then tried to scare Steven Goode by screaming loudly. Steven's heart rate was shown to have increased more, meaning Ashleigh won the battle.
Next, it...
- 7/25/2014
- Digital Spy
Ash Harrison was given a secret mission today to become 'Angry Ash' and have tantrums at his housemates.
He was told to pass three challenges without getting found out to succeed.
Ash first had to get angry with Winston Showan and accuse him of stealing an item of clothing
He then had to get angry with Pavandeep Paul for supposedly copying him all the time.
Ash then had to get angry and win an argument with Helen Wood.
However, Big Brother judged that Ash did not get sufficiently angry with the three selected housemates and thus failed the task.
Big Brother continues tonight at 9pm on Channel 5.
He was told to pass three challenges without getting found out to succeed.
Ash first had to get angry with Winston Showan and accuse him of stealing an item of clothing
He then had to get angry with Pavandeep Paul for supposedly copying him all the time.
Ash then had to get angry and win an argument with Helen Wood.
However, Big Brother judged that Ash did not get sufficiently angry with the three selected housemates and thus failed the task.
Big Brother continues tonight at 9pm on Channel 5.
- 7/25/2014
- Digital Spy
Big Brother will set a 'losers' task this week.
Housemates will be divided into Red and Blue teams, then pitted against each other in a series of head-to-head challenges.
The winning team will win prizes after every game, and then a luxury shopping budget at the end of the task.
However, the Blue Team will be unaware that the games are actually all pre-determined and the Red Team will win every time.
The real task will be for the Red Team to irritate and convince the Blue Team that they are incapable of winning, and reduce the Red Team's confidence.
The Red Team will be told that they will automatically win every game, but in fact, the deciding head-to-head game will not be predetermined, and will be fair.
If the Red Team win, due to the Blue Team believing they are incapable of winning and accepting defeat, then the...
Housemates will be divided into Red and Blue teams, then pitted against each other in a series of head-to-head challenges.
The winning team will win prizes after every game, and then a luxury shopping budget at the end of the task.
However, the Blue Team will be unaware that the games are actually all pre-determined and the Red Team will win every time.
The real task will be for the Red Team to irritate and convince the Blue Team that they are incapable of winning, and reduce the Red Team's confidence.
The Red Team will be told that they will automatically win every game, but in fact, the deciding head-to-head game will not be predetermined, and will be fair.
If the Red Team win, due to the Blue Team believing they are incapable of winning and accepting defeat, then the...
- 7/23/2014
- Digital Spy
Big Brother's Power Alliance has disbanded and Ashleigh Coyle has gone from Power Housemate to eviction nominee in the latest twist.
Previously, Ashleigh picked Chris Wright and Mark Byron to join her as a Power Trio, and they nominated Ash Harrison and Steven Goode for eviction, later adding Pavandeep Paul after hearing advice from their former housemates.
They then added Zoe Birkett into the mix, with Chris telling Mark that her popularity with the public means that she will be safe.
Ashleigh told Iris in the control room that she enjoyed being part of the Power Alliance because it was "fun", and when prompted revealed that Zoe was their fourth and final nomination.
She explained that her loyal friendship with Christopher Hall meant that they couldn't choose him, while Winston Showan was one of the only people who defended her during her issues with Helen Wood.
Big Brother then...
Previously, Ashleigh picked Chris Wright and Mark Byron to join her as a Power Trio, and they nominated Ash Harrison and Steven Goode for eviction, later adding Pavandeep Paul after hearing advice from their former housemates.
They then added Zoe Birkett into the mix, with Chris telling Mark that her popularity with the public means that she will be safe.
Ashleigh told Iris in the control room that she enjoyed being part of the Power Alliance because it was "fun", and when prompted revealed that Zoe was their fourth and final nomination.
She explained that her loyal friendship with Christopher Hall meant that they couldn't choose him, while Winston Showan was one of the only people who defended her during her issues with Helen Wood.
Big Brother then...
- 7/23/2014
- Digital Spy
Big Brother will rig a set of challenges in an attempt to frustrate half of the housemates in the latest task.
The Losers task will see the house divide into two teams, who must compete against each other in a series of games. The teams have been chosen so most of the confident housemates end up in the winning Red Team.
While the Red Team, comprising of Ash, Ashleigh, Helen, Mark and Winston, must try to irritate and annoy the other team, the losing Blue Team - Chris, Christopher, Pav, Steven and Zoe - won't realise that the real task is to win the final and only fair challenge.
If the Red Team triumph in the last game, the whole house will be rewarded with a luxury shopping budget.
In one challenge, teams are tasked with connecting pipes together so that water flows to the exit pipe and fills up a barrel.
The Losers task will see the house divide into two teams, who must compete against each other in a series of games. The teams have been chosen so most of the confident housemates end up in the winning Red Team.
While the Red Team, comprising of Ash, Ashleigh, Helen, Mark and Winston, must try to irritate and annoy the other team, the losing Blue Team - Chris, Christopher, Pav, Steven and Zoe - won't realise that the real task is to win the final and only fair challenge.
If the Red Team triumph in the last game, the whole house will be rewarded with a luxury shopping budget.
In one challenge, teams are tasked with connecting pipes together so that water flows to the exit pipe and fills up a barrel.
- 7/23/2014
- Digital Spy
Big Brother's new power trio of Ashleigh Coyle, Mark Byron and Chris Wright have put a third housemate up for the public vote.
Having previously nominated Steven Goode and Ash Harrison, Ashleigh, Mark and Chris were called to the Diary Room and told their former housemates would give them some advice.
Biannca Lake, Danielle McMahon and Matthew Davies each entered the Small Task Room one by one, wearing a hidden earpiece to hear Ashleigh and the rest of the power trio.
The trio were given a minute each with Biannca, Danielle and Matthew before making their decision.
After the discussions, Ashleigh, Mark and Chris chose Pavandeep Paul to be the third housemate up for the public vote this week.
Big Brother airs tonight (Tuesday, July 22) at 10pm on Channel 5.
Having previously nominated Steven Goode and Ash Harrison, Ashleigh, Mark and Chris were called to the Diary Room and told their former housemates would give them some advice.
Biannca Lake, Danielle McMahon and Matthew Davies each entered the Small Task Room one by one, wearing a hidden earpiece to hear Ashleigh and the rest of the power trio.
The trio were given a minute each with Biannca, Danielle and Matthew before making their decision.
After the discussions, Ashleigh, Mark and Chris chose Pavandeep Paul to be the third housemate up for the public vote this week.
Big Brother airs tonight (Tuesday, July 22) at 10pm on Channel 5.
- 7/22/2014
- Digital Spy
Big Brother housemates are punished and told to sit on the 'naughty step'.
The incident came after yesterday's (July 19) copycat task. The winners of the challenge, Helen, Ash, Ashleigh, Zoe and Steven from Team A, received a fast food treat for beating Team B.
However, some of the members of the losing team helped themselves to the food regardless.
Offending Team B members Pav, Mark, Chris and Winston were called to the Diary Room and punished, with Big Brother sending them to the 'naughty step'.
After serving his time, Mark breaks Big Brother rules again by taking food from the fridge.
After at first trying to hide from the cameras, he is punished with a second stint on the 'naughty step'.
While there, he compares himself to "a very famous man that was incarcerated for a very long time".
Big Brother continues tonight (July 20) at 9pm on Channel 5.
The incident came after yesterday's (July 19) copycat task. The winners of the challenge, Helen, Ash, Ashleigh, Zoe and Steven from Team A, received a fast food treat for beating Team B.
However, some of the members of the losing team helped themselves to the food regardless.
Offending Team B members Pav, Mark, Chris and Winston were called to the Diary Room and punished, with Big Brother sending them to the 'naughty step'.
After serving his time, Mark breaks Big Brother rules again by taking food from the fridge.
After at first trying to hide from the cameras, he is punished with a second stint on the 'naughty step'.
While there, he compares himself to "a very famous man that was incarcerated for a very long time".
Big Brother continues tonight (July 20) at 9pm on Channel 5.
- 7/20/2014
- Digital Spy
The Big Brother house has competed in a copycat-themed task.
In yesterday's (July 19) Copy That task, housemates were challenged to do something so outrageous, disgusting or embarrassing that their opponent would be unwilling to copy them.
Big Brother split the housemates into two teams. In each of the five rounds, one person in a team will perform an act which someone on the other side must replicate.
Helen, Ash, Ashleigh, Zoe and Steven formed Team A, while Mark, Pav, Chris and Winston made up Team B. Christopher acted as the referee.
In the opening round, Zoe did the crab. Mark attempted to copy but failed, leading to a win for Team A.
The second round saw Winston wax his armpit, leg and pubic hair, as well as hula-hooping, covering himself in baby oil and spraying his chest pink. Steven did not hula-hoop and also cling filmed himself, resulting in Winston...
In yesterday's (July 19) Copy That task, housemates were challenged to do something so outrageous, disgusting or embarrassing that their opponent would be unwilling to copy them.
Big Brother split the housemates into two teams. In each of the five rounds, one person in a team will perform an act which someone on the other side must replicate.
Helen, Ash, Ashleigh, Zoe and Steven formed Team A, while Mark, Pav, Chris and Winston made up Team B. Christopher acted as the referee.
In the opening round, Zoe did the crab. Mark attempted to copy but failed, leading to a win for Team A.
The second round saw Winston wax his armpit, leg and pubic hair, as well as hula-hooping, covering himself in baby oil and spraying his chest pink. Steven did not hula-hoop and also cling filmed himself, resulting in Winston...
- 7/20/2014
- Digital Spy
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