Group commissioned to produce works of art

The housemates have been given a task for this evening - to create three works of modern art.

The group was instructed to congregate around the dining table, prompting some to speculate that there would be a surprise eviction. "If somebody goes to the diary room, we say goodbye," suggested Ian.

However, his second guess - that there might be a new task - was confirmed when Cleo fetched a laminate from Big Brother.

She explained that, within ninety minutes, three groups of three housemates must each create a modern work of art depicting an emotion they have experienced during their time in the house. The works must be displayed on the plinths provided and given an appropriate title. The artists would then have to unveil it to Big Brother, explain the emotion and discuss whether it is art.

An unspecified reward would be given in the event of success.

Art-minded Ian was particularly impressed with the idea and suggested that, for the sake of goodwill, they should avoid gathering into the "obvious" teams, though he then ended up with Jermaine and Shilpa when his idea met little support.