Luke devastated by Bex's departure

A devastated Luke vented his outrage and angst to Big Brother in the Diary Room tonight following the departure of friend and bedmate Rebecca.

The pair had been almost inseparable since their arrival in the house, even kissing on a few occasions and admitting that their feelings for each other had developed.

Dale, who experienced a similar situation when Jennifer left the house, told Luke that it would get better.

"It sounds like a cliché, but you lose a part of yourself," he advised, adding that life in the house does get easier.

Luke said he was "emotionally fragile" and that he could not believe that Bex had gone over Mo, who he claimed sleeps for 18 hours a day.

Stuart warned Luke not to become bitter and to stay true to himself, while Lisa and Mikey said it will not be long before the end of the show and a reunion.

Luke said he took some comfort from the reaction of the crowd, which housemates perceived to be overwhelmingly positive.

Other group members said they would miss Bex for her character, humour, flashing and "outrageous personality". Dale concluded that the house would be a lot "duller" without her.