This year's Celebrity Big Brother has reminded us why we fell for the show in the first place, and we're hoping with every bone and tissue in our bodies that the final series of the main show this summer is as good. Rodrigo Lopes from last year's BB is a classic example of what makes a great housemate: he's pretty to look at, he has the cute accent and - most importantly - the occasional temper tantrum. With the London auditions for Big Brother 11 happening next weekend, we asked Rodrigo to come up with a few survival tips for those of you tempted to take part, and they're very amusing...
"Celebrity BB is going on, and of course I’m watching every single day and spending lots of money ringing to save my favourite stars! Well, my favourite, Pimp Woman, is gone, but I still really like the others, like Ivana, who I hope is still there by the time you read this!
Here are some survival tips that I would shout from the other side of the walls to save our housemates!
1- Hunger can make anyone start a war. I know stilling [sic] is never a good advice (don’t try doing this at anyone’s home!) but in the BB house anything is valid, so when the subject is food, I think the housemates can go ahead and make sure nobody catches, otherwise it would ruin any chances!
2- Big Brother does lots of things to change the mood of the house - for good or for not so good - but a good way of rebelling against BB is to use a weapon that every housemate carry with them: the microphone. Turning it off when you are not pleased with BB is a good one! They will call the person, “immediately to the diary room”!
3- Cold showers. If the housemates doesn’t have tokens to exchange for hot water they need to have cold showers, but I found out it's easier in that situation to have a wash in the sink, putting the legs in the sink and enjoying a refreshing wash! I do that sometimes for a change.
4- To have a nap in boring days is always necessary, but it's against the rules to sleep during the day in the BB house. I've learned with a friend of mine in the house that a good way of not getting caught during the famous beauty sleep is to seat [sic] down wearing sunglasses and just sleep. No one will be able to see if their eyes are open or closed. I found this a quite good one.
5- It’s always a good idea to have quiet moments and be away for a while from everyone for a think and to remember who they are, because with so many types of people talking, arguing, etc, can make your head explode! The bath is a good place to seat [sic], if the water is hot of course, and think about life just for a change! Sounds boring this one, doesn’t it? But can make a huge difference on their heart bits, I guarantee!
See what we mean? Absolutely brilliant. Are any of YOU tempted to audition for the last-ever series of Big Brother?