Mario bans "rebels" from service

Mario has told housemates that Big Brother has given him the authority to invite and uninvite guests to his wedding to Stephanie.

He said he had asked in the Diary Room if he could tell certain housemates not to attend, telling the group that they were not welcome if they doubted the authenticity of the event.

"I’ve just squared it up with Big Brother," he said. "I know there’s been elements of doubt. If you believe it’s a folly, I would like you not to attend. It’s our day, it’s special."

Housemates are divided in their new attitudes to the wedding. Dennis thinks his attendance will be "a mockery" and "hypocritical" because he does not believe that the ceremony is genuine.

Alexandra said that she "is going and will object". She is concerned that her actions may be detrimental to her time in the house, but said that she will be happy to be proved wrong: "If Big Brother or the priest says this is a genuine wedding, then you're not making a mockery and you're not being a hypocrite. You will be happy for them."

Mario explained that he does not want "curt, rebellious, obnoxious" people attending because their actions will potentially be "malicious" against the 'couple'.