Germaine's reasons for leaving

Big Brother bosses have released a transcript of the reasons Germaine Greer gave in the diary room for why she wanted to leave.

Ms Greer visited the diary room on two occasions this morning to explain her decision, saying:

"I don't consider myself a housemate anymore, I'm leaving. I don't need the money badly enough, the rainforest will be fine - I'll save it in other ways.

I was a little naïve. I didn't realise agendas. Caprice is here to raise awareness of her lingerie. Brigitte is a professional reality TV person. Kenzie wants to raise the profile of his band. John probably needs the money. I had no idea who would be in here and it's wrong for me to present myself in the same context as they are. I'm 65 and you can't teach an old dog new tricks.

I've made a mistake, it's called cutting your losses."

However she refused to tell her housemates these reasons, telling Kenzie on her exit "It's quitting time - that's all you need to know."

Germaine is allegedly due to hold a press conference at 6.30pm this evening. We will bring you further news as we get it.