Tensions rose in the Big Brother house on Thursday (October 15) as housemate Harry broke down in tears during the latest shopping task, forcing two fellow contestants to step in and defuse the situation.
It has been a tense week in the house following the results of the latest nominations. Yasmin was instantly put up for eviction after receiving a killer nomination this week. It was soon revealed that Twinks and Rob would be joining Yasmin in facing the public vote, after they each received six nominations from their fellow housemates.
Shopping task transforms house into Big Brother's body
During Thursday's episode, the house was transformed into Big Brother's body as part of this week's shopping task. The housemates, who remained in their two teams, were tasked with keeping Big Brother's body healthy and happy.
Team captains Rob and Samuel became Big Brother's brain and were able to hold all the power. All the other housemates became blue and red blood cells and had to obey every command given by their side of the brain. The team that performed the best would be rewarded with a luxury shopping budget, while the other team would have to make do with basic rations.
Harry struggles under pressure
It later became too much for Harry, as he started to feel the pressure of being in the house. "I feel like all our lot have f***** off. I feel like we're just left and even then, Rochelle just said, 'What did you do to stand out?'" he said.
Rob tried to comfort his friend, saying: "This process is hard enough without people making it harder for each other. You can tell me to shut up if this is an overreach, but from a couple of people it feels there's an assumption that you can't do a challenge."
Several jibes from his fellow housemates later proved too much for Harry. During the task, Rochelle told Harry to "f****** concentrate", adding: "It's really annoying. He won't be laughing when he's got no f****** thing to eat next week."
Housemates step in to calm Harry
Harry didn't take too kindly to Rochelle's comments, as he was soon seen slamming the bedroom door and rushing into the bathroom. Philip and Lynx stepped in to try and calm Harry down by getting him to take a moment in the toilet cubicle.
Harry soon emerged in tears, saying: "I feel s*** man. Just can't be a****." Rochelle later apologised to Harry and became emotional as she reflected on her behaviour.
"I'm desperate to get home and just hope that I'm more patient and just different. I can just be horrible and I have to be better," she tearfully said to Yasmin and Rhianna. Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Rob and Samuel acknowledged that they needed to support Harry more during their time in the house.
Viewers react to emotional scenes
After watching the emotional scenes, viewers were quick to share their concern on X, with one person writing: "That is my worst nightmare - having a meltdown and like 6 people surrounding me. LET HIM BREATHE." Another added: "Harry has a beautiful soul. Rochelle needs to leave."
A third said: "Sad to watch Harry be so emotional, he's clearly hurting." Someone else echoed the sentiment, saying: "Seeing Harry sad has genuinely upset me."
Big Brother is available to stream on ITVX.
