Nikki set newspaper column task

Nikki has been set a task by Big Brother in which she must conduct five-minute interviews with each housemate to be published in her News of the World column.

Nikki had written a weekly column for the tabloid during Big Brother 11.

With housemates gathered at the sofas, she read out the task details: "Housemates will reveal all for Nikki's press article", before saying: "Why is it always about me?"

The instructions explained that each housemate must describe their "highs and lows" and "pull no punches" for the "exclusive scoop". Nikki was later given a pen and paper to take notes and a typewriter to complete the article in three hours.

The task received a lukewarm reaction from the rest of the group, with Chantelle saying: "This is boring", and Nadia adding: "What's in it for us?"

However, the most concerned was Makosi, who said: "I didn't come in for the 'Nikki show'. I'm not wanting interviews unless I sign a contract."

Nikki revealed that Big Brother had informed her that if the task is completed, they will be rewarded with a party this evening. She also said that she was "sorry" about the task.

Brian and Chantelle later agreed that Makosi was "overreacting" to the challenge after the Brother 6 housemate said she would "need to be briefed" in order to do a newspaper interview.

When Makosi asked whether Nikki's article was contact with the outside world, Ulrika said: "She's submitting something, she's not talking to anyone."

According to the News of the World website, the column will be published in this Sunday's edition.