[Stormy]

I think James genuinely likes Austin but is cautious of Austin's nasty side.

When Austin goes off on Janice, Chovie or even Farrah, you can see James cringe at it.

Outside the house, I think James would have disassociated with Austin the first time he lost his temper and went off at someone. In the house, he can't. That's why I believe James said that he didn't think they really knew each other...because he knows that, no matter how much fun they have, he would not have tolerated Austin's bitchy behaviour outside the house.