The housemates have passed the 'chained' weekly task, Big Brother announced to the group this evening.

For three days the six remaining housemates were chained to each other in pairs, during which time they had to perform a number of tasks and abide by the rules. Any more than three fails per day would have resulted in them failing the entire task.

The results in full follow..

Day One

The housemates had to remain chained at all times except for using the toilet and visiting the Diary Room. These rules were adhered to.
RESULT: PASSED

For the duration of the task, housemates were not permitted to:
· Brush their own teeth
· Apply their own make up
· Apply moisturizers or sunscreen
· Brush their own hair
During day one, two housemates applied their own lip gloss whilst chained to their partner.
RESULT: 2 FAILS

Housemates succeeded in only smoking in the area marked 'smoking area.'
RESULT: PASSED

Pair 3 succeeded in preparing, cooking and preparing the main meals for the rest of the group.
RESULT: PASSED

All main meals were eaten at the dining table.
RESULT: PASSED

The first test was the musical and poetry test.
RESULT: PASSED

The housemates had ten minutes to un-attach themselves, shower and prepare themselves for bed, before re-attaching themselves to their partner.
RESULT: PASSED

The housemates had to sleep attached to their partners all night in the correct bed.
RESULT: PASSED

Therefore day one was PASSED.

Day Two

Housemates had ten minutes from the wake up call to un-attach themselves and prepare for the day. This included showering, washing, shaving, putting in contact lenses and getting dressed.
RESULT: PASSED

Housemates successfully completed the morning's exercise.
RESULT: PASSED

For the duration of the task, housemates were not permitted to:
· Brush their own teeth
· Apply their own make up
· Apply moisturizers or sunscreen
· Brush their own hair

During day two, housemates succeeded to adhere to these rules.
RESULT: PASSED

Housemates succeeded in only smoking in the area marked 'smoking area.'
RESULT: PASSED

Housemates had to remain chained at all times except for using the toilet and visiting the diary room. These rules were adhered to.
RESULT: PASSED

Pair 2 succeeded in preparing, cooking and preparing the main meals for the rest of the group.
RESULT: PASSED

All main meals were eaten at the dining table.
RESULT: PASSED

The second test was the egg obstacle course.
RESULT: PASSED

The third test was the pottery test.
RESULT: PASSED

Housemates had ten minutes to un-attach themselves, shower and prepare themselves for bed, before re-attaching themselves to their partner.
RESULT: PASSED

Housemates had to sleep attached to their partners all night in the correct bed.
RESULT: PASSED

Therefore day 2 was passed.

Day Three

The housemates had ten minutes from the wake up call to un-attach themselves and prepare for the day. This included showering, washing, shaving, putting in contact lenses and getting dressed.
RESULT: PASSED

The housemates successfully completed the morning's exercise.
RESULT: PASSED

For the duration of the task, housemates were not permitted to:
· Brush their own teeth
· Apply their own make up
· Apply moisturizers or sunscreen
· Brush their own hair

During day three, housemates succeeded in adhering to these rules.
RESULT: PASSED

Housemates succeeded in only smoking in the area marked 'smoking area.'
RESULT: PASSED

Housemates had to remain chained at all times except for using the toilet and visiting the diary room. These rules were adhered to.
RESULT: PASSED

Pair 1 succeeded in preparing, cooking and preparing the main meals for the rest of the group.
RESULT: PASSED

All main meals were eaten at the dining table.
RESULT: PASSED

The third test was the typing test.
Pair 1 typed 233 words
Pair 2 typed 425 words
Pair 3 typed 554 words
RESULT: 2 FAILS

Day three was passed.

Upon learning that they had passed, the housemates were also informed that their "extra special" privilege pass was to see messages from home.

The housemates received messages from the following people via the plasma screen:

Dan - brother Christian, friends Steph and Ray
Jason - best friends Alan and Paul
Michelle - Mum Lorraine, Dad Peter, sister Sarah and Polly the cat
Nadia - friends Billy, Mario and Mark
Shell - Mum Ellie, brother Ross and boyfriend Scott
Stuart - 'Team Handsome' - Tom, Tom and Matt

All of the housemates became emotional when seeing their messages: Shell, Stuart and Nadia were even brought to tears.