Why Ulrika must stay!
Posted by Jane Murphy
Last night's catch-up show in a nutshell? Terry ended his reign as head of house by becoming king for a day - which meant he got to wear regal robes and ride round on the back of Verne's scooter. Result!
Squirrel-faced La Toya was given a jester costume and (another) false nose in order to entertain King Terry, while Ulrika and Lucy gave him a massage. "Ten years ago, this would have given me a lob-on," Terry revealed. (I think he was referring to the massage, rather than La Toya being dressed as a jester. Still, whatever turns you on...)
In other news, Coolio apologised to Michelle for his constant jibes about her "relationship" with Ben. Later, Tommy and Michelle danced to a Dolly Parton track while everyone else ate sausage rolls. And then Tommy got all paranoid because he thought Big Brother might have edited the footage to make it look like there was something going on between him and Michelle. As if!
Still, the highlight of the programme was the bit we'd already seen in Tuesday's live show - which ended with Ulrika and Lucy being up for eviction on Friday, after the rest of the housemates opted to save Ben. Now, unless I'm very much mistaken, Ulrika was pretty hurt when she found out Terry had deemed her the housemate with the biggest ego - but she later claimed to be overjoyed at the prospect of going home.
But here's the thing: I don't think we should let Ulrika go just yet. Lucy's obviously a nice girl and all that, but I can't imagine she's suddenly going to become super-entertaining if she stays in the house. Ulrika, on the other hand, could probably benefit from even the vaguest nod of approval from the Great British public. If she stops believing the whole world has it in for her, she might lighten up a bit and start to enjoy herself.
In fact, I've never really understood why everyone takes such a vehement dislike to Ulrika. I mean, what has she actually done wrong? Taking the England manager's mind off his game before the 2002 World Cup was obviously a bit of a no-no - but other than that, what's the problem? Come on, people: give Ulrika a chance!
Picture: Wenn
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I CAN'T STAND HER!!
Everytime I turn to watch the LiveFeed she's there with a horrible obnoxious frown on her face looking down at everyone!!! The "I'm a victim" trick doesn't work on me!! What kind of person snaps at everyone constantly! She's a control freak and a two faced manipulator. LaToya helped clean the kitchen up and placed the spoons in the drawer - Ulrika couldn't find the spoons and said to her "you stupid girl!" WTH?? It was such uncomfortable viewing. What a surprise it didn't make the Highlights show! Ulrika is Endamol's highest payed celebrity so they will do anything to portray her in a good light!! If you miss your kids so much walk out the door you cold hearted attention seeker.
Posted by: Laura | 12 January 2009 at 17:08
WHY IS TINA SO FOUL MOUTHED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Liz AUCKLAND | 10 January 2009 at 22:48
I don't particularly like her and will not be tuning in to watch as long as she is on it. From what I have heard, she is crying into the cameras every 5 mins complaining that she is missing her kids, which is understandable as she is a mother and any mother would miss them, at the end of the day though, there is a door there so if its so awful, use it. Perhaps the money is too good an offer to turn down, despite how much she says she misses them. Think she is playing on the public sympathy there really.
Posted by: Sue | 10 January 2009 at 22:23
Ulrika must stay,she'll be good to have around till the end,I hope she wins she's great.
Posted by: eugene | 08 January 2009 at 16:25