[LEE]

I have just received the statement that Dustmite has quoted above, officially as a press release from C4.

The house is calm as all the other housemates appear to be working through their issues, but we're concerned that Emma's return might increase the risk of a repeat incident.

I couldn't agree with C4 more on this, I think it would be a disaster for the house if Emma were to return and that all the issues that caused the fight earlier in the week would flare up again and the progress that the housemates have made since then would be ruined.

[dustmite]

Even Victor was playing games earlier, including pretending to be a baddy in a western with a 'mock shoot out' between him, Stuart and some garden hoses... I almost fainted from shock.

[AndyJK]

Sorry I didn't realise it had been posted here.

[Amy]

I am happy and sad at this news! I liked Emma not loads and loads but felt for her especially this week, I know she's no angel but she was sweet and funny. I'm glad she's leaving it's best for her as she'll go crazy if she stays in that bedsit any longer. All I can say is that I hope BB is happy with themselves look what they've created! What esle could they expect from putting people in a bedsit and letting them listen to others slagging them off?

[LEE]

I have just received this press release from C4

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Housemates told of Emma’s Departure from Big Brother

Following the earlier press update about Emma’s departure from Big Brother the housemates will shortly be given the following laminate from Big Brother:


Housemates

Emma will not be returning to the Big Brother house.

Big Brother appreciates that following last Wednesday’s events, the group remaining in the house have resolved many of their issues. However, Big Brother is concerned that Emma’s return may increase the risk of a repeat incident.

Big Brother does not think Emma is any more to blame for the events of Wednesday night anyone else, but believes that this is the best course of action to ensure the welfare and safety of all the housemates.

Emma would like to pass on the following message… Hi everyone, love you loads. Hope to see you soon. Lots of love and snogs, Em

Big Brother

[Amy]

Originally posted by LEE
Emma would like to pass on the following message… Hi everyone, love you loads. Hope to see you soon. Lots of love and snogs, Em

Big Brother

God it's such a shame.

[LEE]

Dan has just read this out and the house is sitting in silence digesting the news.

Michelle is really the only one to comment so far and she has said that she thinks it is for the best.

[LEE]

It is a shame Amy, but I agree completely with C4's decision as I think that there would have been more arguments were she to return. Hopefully the house can now get over this and move on.

[Amy]

I agree with their decision I have said that for most of today. I'm not saying here that I agree with what Emma did, but I still think it's a shame that Emma has gone and Slicks face proved that for me, he'll do anything to win "the game" and that's sad.

[BusyBee]

THE BULLIES HAVE WON. Victor and Jason must be over the moon or as Victor just said Result.

I dont care what BB says the HAVE made Emma out to be the villian of the piec e. Its no good saying she was no more to blame than anyone else, the others are still there.

I think when it sinks in there is going to be a lot of resentment at the way Emma has been treated.

I agree there would have been huge problems if Emma had returned, but she seems to be the one to have been picked on.

Cant wait for Victor and Jason to be up for nomination - I for one will be building up a huge phone bill to get them out.

I just hope Emma is treated well and now she is out is just left to her own devices.

[Amy]

Originally posted by dustmite
Emma will follow "normal eviction procedures" and will be interviewed by Davina. There will not be a post-eviction press conference.

I take it that Emma is leaving tonight and will be talking to Davina tonight?

[LEE]

Yes, they'll show us the interview instead of the task (which isn't happening).

[golden~rose]

i think its for the good because she causes alot of arguments in the house, i do feel a little sad though because she didnt get to see the hms before she left!!! i do feel sorry for her!!!

[BusyBee]

Cant wait to hear what Emma has to say. Wonder if she will tell us what went on during her one-to-one with Victor.

[Amy]

Originally posted by LEE
Yes, they'll show us the interview instead of the task (which isn't happening).

Thanks LEE


I'm looking forward to seeing Emma, as no matter what's she's done I've still been worried about her.

[LEE]

Yeah me too Amy, even though I don't particularly like her and I do think she was to blame for the fight, that doesn't mean that I don't care what happens to her either. She's going to need a lot of help and support, not only from her friends and family, but from BB itself, and I just hope they make a better job of it than they have done in previous years.

[Amy]

Originally posted by LEE
Yeah me too Amy, even though I don't particularly like her and I do think she was to blame for the fight, that doesn't mean that I don't care what happens to her either. She's going to need a lot of help and support, not only from her friends and family, but from BB itself, and I just hope they make a better job of it than they have done in previous years.

Absolutely, Emma needs a lot of love and care, I know Davina will do an excellent job tonight but I hope BB itself makes sure Emma gets all the help she needs.

[BusyBee]

Lets hope as well that the media gives her a chance and dont keep asking her for her reaction to what is going on in the house. To my mind Emma should go away on holiday for a couple of weeks to let her gradually get used to be outside. But I have a horrible feeling that the media are going to make her life hell. She need supports and again I hope she gets it.

[rachb]

It says on the ch4 site that she will be interviewed on sunday.I don't know if this means she's leaving on sunday or if she's already left and is coming back to be interviewed.
I didn't really like Emma but I think she deserved a proper eviction,when she thought she'd been evicted she seemed quite excited about meeting the crowds so its a shame she won't get to experience it.Its a shame for her that she wasn't evicted instead of going into the bedsit.

[LEE]

Oh right Rach, I was led to believe it was going to happen tonight, but I'll admit to not knowing for sure.

As for whether she should get a proper eviction with a crowd, I think it is probably a better idea that she doesn't as, even though there are a lot of people who like her, there are also a lot of people who don't, and I think she stands a fairly high chance of getting booed and I don't think she would cope with that very well at all at the moment.

[Amy]

I hope we see her tonight or perhaps we'll see her reunited with her mum tonight? Perhaps that Sunday was meant as a BBLB interview????

[bananarama]

I beginning to wonder if the story that she has been paid compensation may be true. £50,000 was mentioned.

I think it's a shame she has not had the glory too.

I wonder if she will be on BBLB all next week????

[Slartibartfast]

Definately the right decision to send her home. She needs to be with her friends and family at a time like this when she must feel so vulnerable. A good enthusiastic reaction from an eviction crowd could do her some real good, but equally, some booing could really screw her up.

I don;t think Vic and Jay should be made out to be the bad guys though. I have no problem with people playing a "game" in the house, and the two guys have said nothing about Emma that other housemates haven't said between themselves about others.

Their open plotting is stupid, but not sufficient to brand them bullies or evil. Vic's "Slick" persona in the diary room is equally hilarious and horrific, but I don't know what he thinks he gains from it. If he played the same game, but didn't brag about it to Jay or in the diary room, people would not have such a problem with him.

[LEE]

Originally posted by Slartibartfast
Definately the right decision to send her home. She needs to be with her friends and family at a time like this when she must feel so vulnerable. A good enthusiastic reaction from an eviction crowd could do her some real good, but equally, some booing could really screw her up.

I don;t think Vic and Jay should be made out to be the bad guys though. I have no problem with people playing a "game" in the house, and the two guys have said nothing about Emma that other housemates haven't said between themselves about others.

Their open plotting is stupid, but not sufficient to brand them bullies or evil. Vic's "Slick" persona in the diary room is equally hilarious and horrific, but I don't know what he thinks he gains from it. If he played the same game, but didn't brag about it to Jay or in the diary room, people would not have such a problem with him.

I agree Slarti

[LEE]

Originally posted by rachb
It says on the ch4 site that she will be interviewed on sunday.I don't know if this means she's leaving on sunday or if she's already left and is coming back to be interviewed.
I didn't really like Emma but I think she deserved a proper eviction,when she thought she'd been evicted she seemed quite excited about meeting the crowds so its a shame she won't get to experience it.Its a shame for her that she wasn't evicted instead of going into the bedsit.

Looks like you're right Rach, it's just another catchup program.