The nominations were one of the biggest topics last week.  Josie, Dave and John James were eventually banned from nominating newbie Sam Pepper after breaking the rules by discussing putting him up.

Figure 1: Sentiment analysis expressed towards all housemates – 4/8 to 10/8

Looking at the sentiment analysis for the all of the housemates, those with the biggest buzz were nominated / or put up for eviction last week: JJ, Jo & Dave.  Mario was put up by the house but saved himself in the ‘Save & Replace’ task and put up Sam instead.

Figure 2: Sentiment analysis expressed towards nominated housemates – 4/8 to 10/8

The sentiment for the housemates up for eviction last Friday backed the public decision to evict Jo.

As it stands today, Josie who has been given a free pass to the final by her fellow housemates, is the bookie’s favourite to win at 4/6.  Corin is second favourite.

The end is now well and truly in sight.  The final is on 24 August, the same night the ‘Ultimate Champion’ series kicks off.  It’s been rumoured a double show will run for three hours – great if you’re a BB fan, if you’re not it might be a good night to wash your hair.  And, before the kettle has had chance to cool, there’s a real buzz around who’s going in.  Gerry from BB has posted the list of previous housemates he reckons are up for it.

Sophie and Nick have tweeted they will not be appearing.  There’s also been a Facebook campaign for Shabby, who was the first of this year’s bunch to walk, to join the Ultimate cast.

Meanwhile there’s also been some chatter around the future of the ‘last ever’ BB.  It’s been rumoured that media mogul, Richard Desmond, who now owns Five, has signalled he’s keen to talk to BB owners Endemol.  There’s also talk that Endemol has requested an extended lease for the site of the house. (Inside Big Brother 6/8)