Disclaimer: Be prepared right from the very start and throughout for flashing images, offensive language and adult themes.
House Rules• There is no contact with the outside world. This includes the internet, newspapers, phone calls and conversations with anyone outside the House except for Big Brother.
• You are filmed 24 hours a day and must wear your personal microphones at all times.
• The Diary Room is the only place in the House where Big Brother will engage in a conversation with you. Visits to the Diary Room are compulsory when summoned.
• When requested you will be required to go to the Diary Room and nominate two housemates – you must give frank and honest reasons for your nominations. You are not permitted to discuss your nominations or try to influence anyone else’s nominations.
• The public will decide who is evicted.
• You must not threaten or use physical violence towards any other Housemate.
• Big Brother will intervene and may remove you from the House if you break the rules, threaten or use physical violence, or behave in an unacceptable way that could cause serious offence to any other Housemate or to the viewing public.
• You may not move any of the furniture, or tamper with any of the fixtures and fittings.
• You must get up whenever you hear the morning alarm.
• Big Brother reserves the right to change the rules at any time.
Housemates
The HouseFloor PlanAerial view of the House
Closed Off StairsThese stairs are only used upon entry and eviction. The door to these stairs is otherwise sealed to avoid both accident and attempted escape.
Living Area / Kitchen / Dining / Store RoomsThis is the largest internal area of the house. This is the area the Housemates first stumbled upon after coming down the stairs. With a large open plan area, it's a perfect space to play games, party, run riot etc. The glass door is the entrance that seals the stairs. The two white doors are store rooms. These store rooms remain locked until Big Brother restocks them with the items the Housemates have ordered. Housemates now also have a breakfast bar to sit at as well as a main dining table. Appliances, cupboards and drawers are behind the breakfast bar.
BedroomLike always, bedrooms are communal. This year, we have 13 Housemates entering but only 8 beds. One of these beds is a California King which can fit three Housemates, three of them are double and the remaining four are single beds. Only four Housemates will not have to share a bed. Of course, sleeping arrangements can always be changed at the discretion of the Housemates.
BathroomPretty self-explanatory what goes on in here. The white door to the right is the entrance. The glass door on the left leads to a wet room with three communal showers. The white door on the left is the toilet. While cameras are in the toilet as a means of making sure Housemates are safe at all times, footage from the toilet will never be broadcast. The bath sits out in the open section of the room, across from the mirrors and hair drying station. Enjoy the view!
Corridor / Diary RoomAn intimidating darkened corridor with neon lighting, contrasting greatly from the bright and campy house, strays off from the Living Area and leads to the infamous Diary Room. The Diary Room chair this year is also neon, placed in the centre of a darkened small room, really making the Housemates feel like they're on the spot and in the hot seat.
GardenThe garden has faux grass so no need for upkeep. Lounge chairs are a new addition this year as well as paved sections to prevent slipping. As always, the garden is boxed in and central to the house to prevent escape.
Bar / Hot Tub / Pool / SmokingAlso in the garden, there is now a bar area, which is a new addition. Of course, housemates will have to remember to keep it stocked. For the first time in Big Brother history, there is both a hot tub and a pool. A roofed smoking area with comfortable chairs is also in the far corner.
Main LoungeIn previous years, the lounge was open plan and in the centre of the house. This year, to avoid background noise from the kitchen area, the Main Lounge is now its own room. Housemates can sit and have conversations here as well as house meetings. All Housemates must report to the Main Lounge when the nomination results are being revealed as well as the live evictions and finale night.
Pink LoungeWith a great view of the pool, being just next to the bar and having pamper stations, this room is the definition of LOUNGE. Being off from the main house and having big chaise lounges to sprawl out on, this is the perfect place for a late night gossip.