Thanks for posting up that article, LEE.
It would be fascinating to watch what was happening live. Just imagine during BB2 you might have come face to face with Paul sorting his hair, Brian putting aftershave on a spot, or Helen putting on her mascara!
The Russian programme must have had different rules concerning contact with the outside world, if a contestant was told about his girlfriend. You mention the Paul & Helen situation, but I also wonder how Bubble would have reacted to news about his girlfriend 'playing away' while he was in the house.