Kenneth left the Big Brother house in the early hours of this morning by escaping over the roof, with help from Marcus. (With video)

The housemates have failed this week’s Greece-themed shopping task and will therefore remain on a basic food budget.

Zeus, a.k.a. Halfwit, has been told that this week’s shopping task is a phoney, and that this week’s actual task is in his hands.

One viewer will enter the house as part of this week’s shopping task, for which housemates will embrace all things Greek.

Which of the eviction eleven to the bookies think will be ejected from Elstree on Friday? (NOTE: Nomination spoilers!)

Updated: It has been confirmed that all housemates except for Lisa and Rodrigo will face the eighth eviction on Friday.

Most of the original housemates have decided to boycott nominations this evening after learning of the newbies’ secret mission.

The housemates have failed this week’s special birthday shopping task, forcing them to live on basic rations for a second week.