Six new housemates to join Big Brother

The group will now enjoy a week living the high life on a luxury food budget after the result was announced on the final edition of BBTV news.

Gallery: The Big Brother memory game

But the housemates will be in for a shock tomorrow when six new contestants enter the show. Only some of the newcomers will have the chance to become fully-fledged housemates, but Big Brother is yet to reveal exactly how many and how they will be chosen.

Taking her turn as newsreader, Tracey said: "And finally some news just in from the Big Brother House. This week the housemates took part in a shopping task working for BBTV.

"They passed," she whooped, "and will receive a luxury shopping budget. Get in!" Co-host Brian added: "That's well phat."

In last night's bulletin Carole and Tracey were the latest housemates to receive a message from home, as well as being informed about model Jordan's naming of her new baby and a world-record breaking eating attempt. Tracey read out her own message, which said: ""Hi Trace. You're doing very well.

"We miss you lots, but we don't want to see you too soon though. We watch you every day and everyone's supporting you. We love you lots and we'll speak to you soon."

Brian then read a message to Carole from her daughter.

"Mum, here is just a short note to tell you that I feel very lucky and proud to have a mum like you," he read out. "I love you very much Mum. Your grandchildren send their love and kisses and hugs and are missing you loads, and can't wait to see you."

Yesterday's other big news was that housemates can still scoop a £100,000 prize if they win Big Brother.

Earlier in the series they chose Liam to receive £100,000, believing there would be no cash prize at the end of the show. The good news was never likely to keep the housemates' spirits up enough to keep them from their favourite pastime of bitching about each other.

Fellow eviction nominees Charley and Tracey discussed tomorrow's result over a celebratory glass of bubbly.

"Facing the crowd - oh God," said Tracey. "We've had some fun times, whatever."

"Yeah," agreed Charley, "we could've been out there watching the b****** and instead we're in here with the b******!"

"I hope it's me," said Charley, staring into the distance, "I really hope."

"We'll be s******* ourselves on Friday," cackled Tracey, "cos one of us is going out that door."

"I need a drink," said Charley.