Emily, Sam and Farida have gathered the Housemates in the Living Area for a House meeting.
Emily says, “So, basically, we obviously noticed one of the feedback we’ve had was that the House looked a bit flat. We’re just thinking of ideas and ways how we can maintain this energy so everyone makes the most of their experience.”
Farida says, “...Yeah, and the shopping list, like, is everybody getting involved?”
Elsa says, “We don’t really want to, we’re just happy.”
Emily says, “What do we think, ‘cause everyone does agree there was a bit of a lull beforehand.”
Feyisola says, “It did feel low because we all said that was the hardest eviction we’ve had… and I think it just hit us a bit harder that you’d [Sam] gone…”
Farida says, “...We’re not talking about the low energy that you must’ve felt for Sam…”
Feyisola says, “But that’s what you’ve asked me.”
Farida continues, “What I mean is, we’re talking about what we’re seeing, if you get what I mean.”
Feyisola says, “No not really.”
Farida says, “For example…”
Emily says, “Teja’s had her hand up for ages.”
Teja says, “Can I say something please? Sorry, I think there’s a lot of talk about the shopping budget. So can anyone say, if you’re not happy with the food or you’re not getting what you need, can you just say it now, ‘cause I don’t think that’s the case…”
The conversation continues about the shopping list. Moments later, Zelah says, “You keep talking about ‘that’s what creates this’ a bit more tension and stuff, but at the end of the day, we’re not performing monkeys. We live in this house. It’s just, I think we need to keep that in mind sometimes.”
Teja says, “We’re just real people, I’m not a clown, I’m a real person, I feel real things…”
TONIGHT! ELSA AND MARCUS ATTEMPT TO CLEAR THE AIR
After their exchange of heated words, Elsa and Marcus try to clear the air.
Marcus says, “Obviously I want to start off by apologising. There was never any ill feeling like anger towards you and if it came across that way I apologise, it didn’t mean to be like that… it escalated and it probably wouldn’t have if we had a conversation like this just one-to-one.”
Elsa responds, “Then you could have pulled me to the side ‘cause I wasn’t the one feeling angry about it. I was literally saying in the kitchen, I was trying to reassure you. That’s all I was trying to do… the conversation I was having with Caroline wasn’t about you.”
Marcus says, “It was.”
Elsa says, “It wasn’t. It wasn’t about you.”
Marcus asks, “But what was it about then? The situation…”
Elsa says, “About what other people have said.
Everyone’s comments in the house. But, I just don’t get the shouting.”
Marcus says, “Yeah, and I apologise for that. It shouldn’t have escalated, it just bothered me, just Caroline of all people, like how many times have you come to me and said about Caroline saying things that have got nothing to do with her, and then it’s her of all people that you’re speaking to in the kitchen… it is what it is isn't it… I just can’t be a*d with any of it…”
It’s time for the Housemates to nominate. Caroline, with her immunity pass, is exempt for one more week. As new Housemates, Farida and Emily are also immune.
Farida says, “My second nomination is Elsa because her energy is completely focused on her romance. I’ve told her I’d like to see the true Elsa… her focus is on her showmance so we’re not actually getting to see the real Elsa, so what’s the point of her being here. Bored of the showmance.”
Up next to nominate, Richard says, “The only person who I’d really like to be nominating is immune, on this occasion…”
Sam says, “The name of my first nomination is Feyisola. When I was in the secret room watching everybody, she didn’t really mention me, didn’t seem too bothered that I had gone, didn’t console Nancy and now she can’t get enough of me and can’t be more affectionate with me… and I just think that’s not super genuine. It makes me question my trust with her a little bit.”
Cameron says, “My first nomination is Marcus. I’m actually really struggling with this one. I absolutely adore Marcus but his outburst to Elsa last night showed a very different side to him and it just makes me feel Marcus might be playing somewhat of an interesting game.”
Nancy says, “My second nomination is for Teja. Yes, she can speak her mind but I feel like whatever she says has to be approved with Feyisola and Zelah first… I’m questioning pretty much anything she says now.”
At the halfway point in the series, Housemates have formed opinions on one another. Which Housemates will be up for eviction in this week’s live show?