As the shopping task continued, Day 9 saw housemates woken up by the arrival of two laughing ladies, which put them on the defensive from the off. Then, after breakfast and with the sun in the sky, the boys discussed their favourite ladies in the House. Later on, Conor, Arron and Luke S enjoyed a workout using whatever came to hand. Once again, milk cartons were employed to maximum effect.

Later on, the gang tried their hardest to converse without lolling, plane-watching and chatting as morosely as possible, which led to the possible Luke S and Ashleigh love-match being termed 'Team Lush'. We prefer 'Lushleigh', as it happens. But there was another alliance that seemed to be on Luke S's mind, and that was a bromance with Adam that he seems more than keen to kick-start.

And that's all on top of a hair-colouring session that finished the afternoon off perfectly.

More unlikely friendships later - a strange and not entirely successful attempt at reconciliation between Chris and Caroline saw them eating pizza alone. Sadly, Caroline's still not too interested in being pals with the bailiff, so 'Chrisoline' may never happen.

Party time arrived later, with the housemates provided with pizza, drinks and music. The gang got stuck in and enjoyed their newfound ability to smile, frolick, cavort and enjoy themselves. The day ended on good terms, with everyone smiling. Everyone aside from Ashleigh, who wrangled once again over the Lushleigh scenario she's found herself embroiled in, worrying about what people on the outside might think.

Bless her. From launch night, when her slightly filthy mouth ran riot, she's turned into a bit of a shrinking violet, hasn't she?