[Bluelight]

Hi Oliver.

I think so. I applied via a video and got a call a few weeks back. Had a 45 min telephone interview which seemed to go well and was advised to keep 20th Feb free. I stress - this was not a definite invite, just "keep free" comment. I was told not as many candidates as in previous years would go through to London and Manchester, as the executives were being "more picky."
I contacted the individual who I had been dealing with, and the email I got back simply said that all successful candidates through to the next round would find out today. Gutted to be honest!
Apparently the executives met on Monday and Tuesday to begin picking potential housemates - even though the deadline for applications had been extended to Tuesday lunchtime!!?? From my reply, seemingly invites went out today.

I hope you are right and that perhaps the response referred to London - but my gut instinct is that it was for both locations. As I say, gutted! 😢