BB8: NEW ARRIVALS

So Lesley has walked out of the house, citing intolerable boredom. I don't blame her, but it's a shame. I always like watching a normal human being try and integrate themselves amongst the rag-tag BB housemates. It'll be a sadder place without her withering put-down, mattress sniffing and eagle-eyes scanning the madness from behind those schoolmistress glasses.

But, we have two new housemates to focus on now. Two gay men. In a house of women and one straight man. Ho-ho-ho. The first bloke, Seany, was the straw that broke the camel's back with Lesley, after he cruelly snatched away her bedclothes at 4am in the morning. On his first night in the house. What a nice guy!

It's early days, but I find Seany irritating already. He's the kind of whacky knob that tries your patience just by talking. The look on his face when he realized he was having to share the "newbie attention" with Gerry was priceless. Seany travelled to the U.S to support Michael Jackson during his child molestation trial, dressed in the red Thriller outfit. 'Nuff said.

And so onto Gerry, a gay man who sounds like the Brazilian leopard in that Creature Comforts short. He seems pleasant enough, but nothing special. For pure entertainment value, Seany's atleast provoking a strong reaction, but maybe there's more to come from Gerry.

So, how are the rest of the house getting on, briefly:

Carole. Very disappointing. What does she do beyond linger around looking ugly and moaning during meetings? Where's the outrageous cow we were promised? I want to see a monster, not a grouchy old woman.

Chanelle. I sort of like her. She's cute and fairly normal compared to many of the girls. It helps she's the only housemate romancing anyone at the moment, too. That said, her hysterics at being likened to Victoria Beckham by Gerry was embarassing to see in a grown woman.

Charley. She milked "Emilygate" for all it was worth and there's a nasty/immature streak running through her (check out her grin when Seany disturbed Lesley's sleep). It beggars belief that she wonders why the crowd were chanting "Get Charley out!"

Laura. The Welsh lass has almost disappearing into the wallpaper these days. She's a nice enough girl, although she's likes to shit stir too much.

Nicky. Undoubtedly boring, but she's quite normal and harmless. It's just a shame that, unlike Lesley, her normality is so utterly tiresome.

Samanda. I can't tell Sam or Amanda apart! I know one has a chubbier face, but which one? The twins are the biggest BB8 disappointment. They were such a perfect housemates when they entered: fun, cute and bonkers. So what happened? They just sit around, looking bamboozled by any conversation that isn't about hair or make-up. The only time they cheer up is when breaking into their annoying, yet curiously watchable, dance ditty. Even though nobody can understand a word they say! Embarassing.

Shabnam. She's on a different planet. Totally self-absorbed. Undoubtedly due to be booted out any day soon. An awful attention-seeking bitch.

Tracey. It's amazing how normal she's become. She's still prone to that gurning and irritating outbursts, but it's been subdued for awhile now. For anyone who prefers the "oddballs" to win BB, she's a shoe-in right now.

Ziggy. There must be a dark side to this guy. Somewhere. He's so gracious, polite and charming it's unbelievable! The thing is, I genuinely think it's real, too. I can't see how he won't win this, unless people just hate "nice, boring guys" and vote for the more outrageous people. His romance with Chanelle should keep him in for awhile yet though.

So there it is. My last BB8 post until July! I wonder what the house will look like when I get back. Two weeks is a lifetime in BB terms! Will the twins get their groove back? Will Ziggy be unmasked as a pervert? Will Seany be kicked out? Will Chanelle develop her own personality? Will Carole lighten up? Will Charley show a softer side?