Big Brother’s Rochelle says she is going to ‘hold her enemies shut’ after go to from her husband left her scrambled

The Big Brother contestants have received visits from their friends and family – with Rochelle left scrambled after her husband warned her about her fellow housemates. 

This week, housemates have been living in the House of Time, taking on tasks to try to secure precious minutes with friends and family.

During their reunion, housemates were ‘frozen in time’ and not allowed to speak to their loved ones – doing so would end the meeting immediately and result in time being taken off from their fellow housemates.

In scenes that will air on Friday’s episode, Rochelle was visited by her husband Russell, who warned her: ‘Right, listen to what I’m saying. There’s people in there that you need to keep away from…’

Reflecting on the visit from her husband, Rochelle made amends with Twinks, telling her: ‘I think out of here we’d be fine. It’s just very intense in here… And Russell, he’s just put my head straight.’

Later, in the Diary Room, Rochelle told Big Brother: ‘I don’t know what’s in store for us next week, if it’s a horrible week, but I want to try now, for the last couple of weeks, to enjoy it. 

Rochelle continued: ‘And how have I even got here, just don’t know… And he’s told me what he wanted to tell me. To be nicer to people. It’s in my head now, so I’m gonna try hard.’

‘I can’t help it, I am naturally a b***h, aren’t I, so it isn’t easy. But, I’m determined to keep my friends close and my enemies closer, as the saying goes. 

‘And that’s all I wanna say. But I’m not an idiot, anyway… believe it or not.’

Prior to the meeting, Philip was worrying that his bitchy comments about Rochelle would be made public, with the Queen Of Scotty Road stressing that she would also find out he had nominated her. 

While it remains to be seen exactly what’s said, Philip received a warning during a visit from his friend Paul, who said: ‘Tone down your voice a little bit. You can come across a bit, erm, abrupt.’

Meanwhile Frankie – who has come out as bisexual on the show – was visited by his mother Louise, who told him: ‘A lot of weight’s lifted off your shoulders…’

Yasmin’s friend, Lauren, said: ‘…keep standing on business with these people…’ 

While Sam’s father, Andrew, declared: ‘Viva the revolution, I want you to take that hierarchy down…’

Friday night’s episode will also see the eviction of one of Twinks, Samuel, Catrin and Harry, who are all up for nomination. 

This year’s series of Big Brother has been steeped in controversy, notably surrounding Omar’s behaviour towards his girlfriend Rihanna.

Omar and Rhianna have known each other for six weeks after meeting in the house and quickly claimed to be in love, but Omar has been accused of exhibiting ‘coercive and controlling’ behaviour towards her.  

There have been mounting calls for ITV to intervene and boot him off the show and charity Women’s Aid has issued a statement calling his behaviour ‘worrying’.

In just one day, Big Brother received 7,138 Ofcom complaints relating to Omar’s treatment of Rhianna, making it one of the top 10 most complained-about reality TV moments.

It is also the third highest number of complaints for a single incident in Big Brother history, following Jade Goody’s racism row and Roxanne Pallett’s punch-gate.

Omar’s behaviour has even been branded ‘coercive and abusive’ by Women’s Aid.

Veronica Oakeshott, Head of External Affairs said: ‘The nature of abuse means that it often begins with ‘red flag’ coercive and controlling behaviours like isolating you from friends or repeatedly putting you down, before escalating into other forms of abuse.

‘Coercive control creates invisible chains and a sense of fear that impacts every element of a survivor’s life.

‘It’s worrying to see behaviours like this being given a platform in popular media like Big Brother. We’ve been contacted by many viewers who have expressed concern.

‘Not only does Big Brother risk minimising survivors’ experiences, it also risks presenting abuse as a form of entertainment.

‘We must do better to call out and reject abuse as soon as we see it, so women and children can learn the signs and themselves feel confident in speaking up and seeking safety.

‘Producers should understand their responsibility to keep contestants emotionally and physically safe.

‘The women in these programmes are real people and need real support.

‘We continue to urge television companies such as ITV to engage with experts like Women’s Aid to understand the nature of abuse and how they can do better to protect contestants. We would welcome a discussion with the Big Brother team.’

A Big Brother spokesman said: ‘All Housemates receive Respect and Inclusion training and an extensive briefing from the Big Brother Senior team to prepare them for living in the House and to set out Big Brother’s expectations for appropriate behaviour and language.

‘Housemates are monitored 24 hours a day and any instances of inappropriate behaviour are responded to appropriately.

‘Welfare and safeguarding are prioritised throughout the production, with a dedicated welfare team available to support Housemates before, during and after their time in the House.’

Big Brother continues on Friday night at 9pm on ITV and ITVX