[HuggyBird]

Now, we all know Jodie has a problem with shutting up and listening. I think the way that Pete and Barrymore said this to her made her even more defensive, and I don't blame her.

But, did anyone else notice that last night Rula made the same point, but in a much calmer way, and Jodie actually listened? My point: Say it nicely, and people are more likely to listen.

[BigSister]

Yeah I agree my mum says she has a nice voice to listen too as well

[Ruth]

Yeah, Rula made the point in a much better way than any of the others have, and after that, Jodie did actually come out and join the others.

I like Rula. Pete was incredibly rude to her the other day, but she rose above it, and didn't make it into a bigger issue than it needed to be. I think she will make it to the final night.

[GlitterEyes]

To be honest Im not sure about Rula, one minute she is all nicey nice and the next she is talking behind peoples backs.

[BigSister]

I do agree with that GE I didnt like her comfoting Jodie when she had nominated her

[Slartibartfast]

I think it atcually shows a person's strength of character and how well they are able to distinguish between the game elements of BB and the actual real suffering of someone. Just cos Rula nominated her (as part of the game), she should not then be criticised for comforting the girl when she is feeling down. Good on Rula, she's not so petty minded that she thinks "oh I can't help Jodie cos I nominated her."

I'm coming round to Rula more and more, although her discussions with Galloway are still a little bothersome for my liking.

[Ruth]

True. The thing is they have to nominate someone and Rula nominated Jodie, but that doesn't mean that she wanted to see Jodie really hurting, and it doesn't mean that she couldn't genuinely feel sorry for her.

[Dan_]

Rula was speaking to Jodie last night as well but this time Jodie ignored what she was saying to go on about some other reason for her being targeted, I'm not sure anyone can stop Jodie being defensive.

[sol]

yeh Rula is nice and calm, but like people say, no-one can be nice to Jodie

[Leon]

Originally posted by BB fernzy
Rula was speaking to Jodie last night as well but this time Jodie ignored what she was saying to go on about some other reason for her being targeted, I'm not sure anyone can stop Jodie being defensive.

It's been ingrained into her from early age bullying. Which is not to say she shouldn't try to change, but i certainly don't think she does it on purpose to the extent that Pete and Barrymore continually suggest.

[Sunny_01]

I like Rula she seems really genuine and wants the place to be calmer - she did prove that kindness is more powerful than rudeness last night.

[ally001]

she's awful. instead of telling jm to listen to the old has beens whose advice she didn't want or need, she should have defended her when everyone was having a go at her. don't like her at all.

[Dan_]

Better to has been than a never been.