Hooked on Big Brother

A week into the new series of Big Brother and I can confirm I am officially hooked, again! As usual I did my trick of watching the freaks go in on launch night to see if I could stomach it. There have been years that purely on basis of that first show I decide not to watch it.

This year's bunch seemed just as bizarre when they went in as they often do, but after giving them the benefit of the doubt over the first couple of days I'm stuck with it and now I'm eagerly awaiting my daily dose of housemate action. It has to be said that if it wasn't for the fact I know this is the last series there is a chance I might not have stuck with it.

After the first I couldn't be more delighted to have seen the back of Rachael. The Beyonce look-a-like spent the entire first week looking down her nose at people, notably the blonde Aussie John-James. His comments to her have bordered on bullying at times but all things considered I can see where she's coming from. As for her opponents - Sunshine's on borrowed time. The girl has no point. If she vanished tomorrow I couldn't care less. And squatter Shabby I love and hate in equal measure. She seems to be quite 'with it' but then she throws a tantrum. At least it's interesting to watch.

Elsewhere you've got rough-Manc Corin who's actually quite sweet. Buxom Josie is an absolute delight. Posh-boy Ben is the sort of guy I usually hate but his dry wit is very endearing.

And what does the future hold for the newly-evicted Rachael - well who'd have thought it. She wants to get her kit off in the lads mags. She should enjoy her week of fame. It'll be another equally vacuous girl who gets kicked out next week no doubt and she'll also be queuing up to get her baps out for cash.