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Day 65: Sad to see Sophie go



Usually there's a mixed reaction to a housemate's departure. Some can't contain their joy, some remain indifferent and others break down (we're looking at you after Sallie left the show, Wolfy!) It's not often that all HMs unite in sorrow at one of the gang leaving, but Sophie's eviction has hit housemates hard, for one reason or another.

After BB delivered some chilled bubbles for our new finalists, Dexter popped the cork while shaking his head, clearly feeling a tad responsible after he swapped places with the Canning Town girl after The Big Pay Off task. Gina's eyes remained wide open in shock. At first she was convinced it was another twist. Maybe she'd just won the show and that was BB's latest secret and lie? "I've lost my best friend in the House" she said.

The twins looked slightly distraught, even though they've now made it to the final. Jack mentioned that he felt it might be "take the mick out of Jack week" as his pal Hazel had also gone the previous Friday. Joe meanwhile wandered to the tree house for a quick think.

Stony faced Sam didn't look impressed. Charlie, possibly without engaging her brain before speaking, said to the twins "The top two will be you and Dexter I think". She quickly corrected herself as the Welsh boy was in the vicinity. "You, Dexter and Sam I reckon, top three."

Sam raised an eyebrow. "I agree about the twins but..."

Either he was being humble as he couldn't visualise himself in the top three or he simply can't stomach the idea of Dexter coming out a winner.

So – housemates are sad to see Sophie go. But that's not stopping them from remaining focused on their own chances.