It seemed that whatever they talked of, the departure of Gos was never far away from the thoughts of the remaining six housemates.

Even cheering themselves up with talk of the great meal they would cook tomorrow did little to fill the big man's void.

"We have four pork chops between three," observed Scott poignantly, reminding them all of tomorrow's missing dinner guest.

But Scott, Nush and Cameron rallied round, planning a delicious feast.

Ray tried to raise spirits by talking about their vast wine lake, and Cameron suggested they "cook the potatoes in it".

Somehow it looked like they were waiting for the Southall food master to dash in to the rescue.