[Mickey2009]

The housemates were a bit sleepy after all the exertion over the past few days, so there wasn't much in the way of conversation. Charlie was desperate for a gossip with somebody, so he headed to the Diary Room for a natter with Big Brother, before emerging to tell all.

"I still don't think it's sunk in yet," gabbled Charlie as he revealed that he'd told Big Brother he couldn't believe he was in the final week. "I won't believe it until Saturday, or Sunday," Charlie added. "I know what they're like for surprises. I could see them having a surprise eviction tonight, or tomorrow."

"No, next Wednesday if it will be," said David firmly. "Trust me."

"They asked me how I feel about there being no prize fund. I said it doesn't really bother me," Charlie continued.

"It doesn't bother me," agreed Sophie.

"I said I wished they'd done it earlier on to see how people changed. Now I don't think anyone will change because it's so near to the end," said Charlie wistfully.

People can always change Charlie, and as for a surprise eviction, Big Brother couldn't possibly comment…