[Amy]

The housemates' attempt to call a truce with Big Brother over their day of silence has ended with the threat of formal warnings.

Waving a white flag as she went into the Diary Room with Michelle, Daniel and Shell, Nadia informed Big Brother, "We want to speak again."

After failing to elicit a response from their silent master, the housemates took action. Swiping a camera from the Diary Room they positioned it outside.

Michelle took the prank one step too far, unplugging the camera and dragging it into the garden.

"Get some straw," urged the Geordie rebel as Stuart obliged and arranged a small pile around the camera.

As she attempted to set the straw alight Big Brother sternly summoned the housemates to the sofas.

Swearing under her breath Michelle dropped the matches and scampered nervously to join the others in the living room.

"Oh s***," she hissed through gritted teeth, pondering her fate.

The group sat quietly on the sofas in keeping with the mood of the day. And wait they did - Big Brother was in no hurry to alleviate the growing tension.

Nadia tried to lighten the tone and waved the white flag, prompting nervous laughter from Michelle.

Losing patience, Stuart and Michelle resumed their plan to set fire to the camera and ran into the garden. As they tried to ignite the straw, they were halted in their tracks by Big Brother's second order to assemble on the sofas.

"Formal warnings will be now be issued," boomed Big Brother, adding, "If equipment is not returned immediately or any further rule-breaking occurs, all housemates will be punished regardless of their involvement."

Shell was concerned as the housemates waited to hear their fate, "This is the first warning I've had for anything in my life," she said nervously speculating that a warning was coming her way.

Who'll get a warning and who'll escape with their halo intact?

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