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Tom was obviously trying to isolate Noirin from the rest of her 'friends 'tonight in order to get them to nominate her as part of the secret task.

The task is to get Noirin and Freddie nominated to save the 5 newbies from nomination.

Tom knows how Marcus feels about Noirin as he has let slip to the group about "Charlies nickname" etc. The group now know he has been watching the programme.

Tom is trying to turn Marcus and therefore the rest of the 'old' group against Noirin by showing an interest in her hoping this will get her nominated.

Obviously looks like he has been sussed by the group though.