Benedict may have left the House but his presence was most definitely still being felt in the morning when Big Brother removed all the chairs from the House.

Housemates were initially not fussed about their absence - after 19 days they needed a change of scenery.

And they had more important matters to contend with - Essex girl Ashleigh turned 21.

To mark the occasion she died her blonde locks brown.

Housemates did some serious - and not so serious working out. Adam, Luke A and Conor pumped soup cans and bags for life while Scott and Caroline showed us how to exercise without breaking a sweat.

Housemates were caught chatting about nominations and Big Brother unmasked the culprits - Ashleigh and Shievonne - who had been talking about Conor. It emerged the pair had been speaking about Conor wanting Lydia and Deana out of the House. As punishment the hot water was turned off. Lydia threw a strop and is was giving Shievonne the cold shoulder at bedtime although she did forgive Ashleigh and Conor. 

Cheeky old big Brother offered Ashleigh not one but two parties - Lydia's face was a picture. Ashleigh chose her two 'best friends' in the House, Conor and Shievonne to plan a bash each. Shievonne went classy with an Egyptian themed do complete with chocolate fountain , bubbly and a belly dancer. Conor opted to rock out with cider, burgers and a chart topping soundtrack.

There was of course a catch. Housemates were able to flit between the two gigs until, in the manner of party favourite musical statues, BB halted the action. Ashleigh was taken to the diary room and made to pick her favourite party. She chose Conor's and the rockers were able to party on into the night with booze and birthday cake. Those hanging with Shievonne - Luke A and Lauren were sent to bed where they ended up getting down to some hardcore cleaning to pass the time.

Ashleigh enjoyed plenty of birthday kisses from her beau and a card from home. Housemates danced their little hearts out.

After midnight BB called time on the fun, opening the doors to the poor bedroom dwellers who gave an after party in the hot tub their best shot.