11:50AM, Jan 21, 2009
Looks like there's more Celebrity Big Brother controversy on the way as viewers complain about Verne's unsavoury antics.
Meanwhile, Coolio's in a philosophical mood and as we prepare for another eviction we're in no doubt who should get the boot.
Verne's Faux Pas
Ok, we have to admit that the sight of Verne snogging a doll during the movie task wasn't the loveliest TV moment of 2009 so far, but it wasn't exactly whinge-worthy.
According to reports, Channel 4 have received a flood of complaints after watching the 40-year-old actor pucker up while filming a scene for the contestants' movie about their time in the house.
Verne - director of the task - told the toy baby: "Hey Mutya, I know you want to leave, but before you go can you just save a spot in bed for me and I'll give you some special loving.
"We don't have to tell anyone else. Do you want to ride my scooter?"
One viewer told The Sun: "It's sick. Men of Verne's age should not be snogging babies on TV - real or not real."
A Channel 4 spokesperson insisted the scene was harmless, and explained: "Verne was re-enacting the party where he was flirting with Mutya and the other girls."
Hmm, is it us or is the world taking Celebrity Big Brother a little too seriously?
Coolio Learns His Lesson
Coolio surprised us by revealing his softer side. In a late night chat with Tommy, he told the politician that the Big Brother experience has left him humbled in ways he never expected.
The conversation evolved from chatting about President Barack Obama's inspirational rise to power to how their time in the house has changed their own outlook on life. Hmm, not sure we get the comparison, but still...
Coolio told Tommy: "I've got some required reading to do now. I've got some movies I've got to watch, and vice versa. I thought I knew a lot, but damn.
"I originally walked into the house with a level [of arrogance].... Since entering, I've been humbled."
It was nice to see the rapper in a quieter moment, though his game-playing has left us suspicious, but he soon ruined the mellow mood.
Coolio quickly moved on from quoting philosophy ("The moment you stop learning is the moment you start dying,") to telling Tommy about a message he received in a hotel - which culminated in him and five mates being served chicken by a bunch of strippers.
Understandably, Tommy quickly bid his housemate goodnight.
Two To Be Evicted
The end is finally in sight as we creep towards the CBB finale on Friday. But before we can breathe a sigh of relief, two more housemates must leave the house tonight.
We've been voting all week for our favourite housemate (ahem, Verne) to win the CBB crown and we reckon he's a safe bet for the final along with Terry and La Toya. Ben and Tommy on the other hand, have got to get the boot. The pair of them are so snooze-worthy we can't understand how they've lasted this long.
Big Brother will shock the remaining housemates with a twin eviction tonight at 8pm and 10pm, live on Channel 4.
Take a look at the final seven's best bits from their time in the house.
Find out when Celebrity Big Brother is showing on TV.
