[Feefs]

I don't believe I was in the City Centre yesterday, including Trafalger Square and didn't have the insight to check the tourist buses for Helen AND PI finalists.

Sounds like another triumph for Helen. I know we are biased, but at least if she is doing interesting things, it gives the general viewer a chance to see her at her best. I'm hoping these new, more interesting projects are the start of them building her profile before the start of BB3. I really hope they get her on GMTV soon, perhaps as their BB3 commentator.

I noticed the thing in today's The Sun did say BB made a star out of her and showed a lovely photo, but still didn't mention what she does now. Too many of the papers still refer to her as a hairdresser when the talk about her, and she needs to be seen to have moved beyond that.

[bananarama]

Yes. Helen was just fantastic today. She is such a natural. They must surely find a comedy series that she could display her naturally funny personality. I too think she would do well in a childrens TV show.
Living in hope.

[chilledbootz]

She certainly was really good. She had a lot of dialogue to deliver and she was fantastic!!! Go H, Go H, Go H!!!!

[Kaz]

Please help out a sad, stupid woman who forgot to set her video this morning.

Was Helen on Lorraine again with the Pot Idol finalists?

[herindoors]

Kaz i made sure i watched to day because Helen has been on the last couple of fridays. it was Helens beauty bar today she demonstrated cream's first was victoria beckhams hair wax it was only £14 a bottle . then she showed veiwer's some cream kylie uses on her rear to keep it firm she said that the cream did not smell very nice so kylie would have not a very nice smelling bottom she was her usual sparkly self i think she really does enjoy entertaining people it makes such a change to see her rather than some of the stuffy guest's they have on the show i think they should let her do more.

[Mairi]

Hi Kaz,

Helen WAS on Lorraine this morning but not with the pot idol contestants. I think she will be back doing something with them on Monday though.

Today she was doing her "Beauty Bar" thing showing some nice products suitable to give to your mum for a Mother's Day Present.

I've noticed this week that she's been wearing her hair with a flick to it, like it was before she went into the house. It looks really nice and, I think, suits her better than having it completely straight.

[Kaz]

Thanks a lot, herindoors and miriam.

You'll probably have realised that I have a memory like a sieve when it comes to setting my video to tape Lorraine, and rely very much on other members keeping me up-to-date with what Helen's been doing. It's very much appreciated.

Looks like 'Helen's Beauty Bar' will be a regular Friday feature then. Great. And Helen obviously loves doing it. I wonder who else on TV would get away with suggesting that Kylie's bottom doesn't smell very nice!

[Mairi]

It WAS funny. I wonder how many will now run out to buy this product for their mums??

[peachy]

I've been trying to remember to tape Lorraine this week and she's certainly been on more and doing much more interesting things which allow her to show her personality. I just wish they would give her a little more time. When she is in the studio with Lorraine it always seems as if Lorraine is trying to get Helen's spot over with as quickly as possible. I don't think Lorraine has much interest in face cream (do many of us really?)and she rushes Helen's piece along. I too would love to see her in something which would allow her more than a couple of minute slot, still I suppose at least she is still on 'national TV, so that's something!

[herindoors]

I agree Helen should have a longer slot on Lorraine but some times it seem's as though Lorraine seems to rush helen on or try's to talk over Helen . I wounder if deep down perhap's Lorraine feels a bit threatened having a younger person on perhaps she thinks if Helen is on too long she might get more attention and possibly take over Lorraine's job. I think Lorraine is all right but you never know producers might think a younger person could attract a bigger audiance. As in most job's these day's when you are a certain age. Employers seem to like younger people I don't suppose you can blame them.

[Kaz]

Interesting thought, herindoors.

However, I think Helen and Lorraine get on really well, so I don't think Lorraine feels threatened by her. Also, I don't think Helen has had enough TV experience to take over the main role in the programme.

As far as I can see, the main problem is that the format of the show was changed, and the time available cut to only an hour. They simply don't have enough time now to spend a decent amount of time on any of the items. Plus, as we know, once Helen starts talking about beauty products, she just forgets to stop!

[Sticks]

Just to be mischevous

Looking at the name of this thread Helen's Contract could have had other meanings.

I mean Big G certainly had his supporters

And what of those who wanted Paul Clarke for themselves. Incidently when Paul was evicted, an ex-girlfriend showed up to plead for Paul to dump Helen and get back with her.

I suppose there are a few sad weidos out there stalking her every move.

Hey that sounds familiar, like some people I know

BTW any luck in tracing Bert on the PI Bus ?

[LEE]

Incidently when Paul was evicted, an ex-girlfriend showed up to plead for Paul to dump Helen and get back with her.

I think you are referring to that wonderfully accurate bit of journalism from our friends The Sun when they ran a story about '23 year old designer Nicki' trying to hug him on his eviction night. What they failed to realise is that she was his sister!