Day 21 - He Said What?

Earlier today the Monster Housemates were sunbathing in the garden when they heard a voice coming from over the garden wall. Swannie screamed, Kelvin ran to her side and everyone else shouted "shhhhh" as they strained their ears to hear what the voice was saying.

The whole incident lasted less than a minute, but it's given them plenty to talk about:

"He's definitely gone" said Terrence
"How did he get in?" Swannie asked "it's really scary"
Kelvin reassured her by saying "It's OK they've obviously taken him away"
"What was he saying?" asked Ganymede
Then Kelvin joined in"Yes what did you hear?"
"It sounded like Get Kelvin" said Terrence looking utterly shocked
"Or Hester Pryn" said Hector
"Why would anyone be shouting for 19th century American literary heroines?" asked Ganymede, rolling his eyes at Hector "Actually I think he was shouting for you. 'Hector to Win'"
"Zut Alors!" said Hector, so surprised that he momentarily reverted to his native language.
"and 'Morris is Good'" said Swannie, looking straight at Kelvin
"Are you sure that's what he said, I think it sounded more like 'Chorus of Hood'?"

Poor Kelvin, he just doesn't know that Morris' secret is out.

Day 21 - Morris' Eviction Interview Part 2

After the shock of his exit from the house and the revleation that he is not a sock monster after all, Morris has taken some time to calm down before sitting down quietly with Duleea to discuss his time in the house.

DM: Welcome back Morris. Thank you for agreeing to a second interview.

M: That's my pleasure.

DM: Well you certainly seem like a different monster today to the one I watched in the house.

M: I am. There are certain rules to being a brownie and one of them is that my work must be kept secret.

DM: But Kelvin knew who you really were didn't he?

M: He's quite a sharp little lad our Kelvin. It didn't take him long to realise that there was something more to me than just being a grouch. Once he saw inside my shed he put two and two together. He's so quiet, I didn't even notice he'd popped into the garden to introduce himself.

DM: So he's known all the time the you have lived in TheKitschEnd?

M: Yes, all four years. I was worried that it might be a problem but he promised not to say anything and I trusted him. I don't blame him for slipping up in the house; he was just trying to defend me.

DM: So why were you so mean to him, and the others?

M: When you want to keep a secret it's easier to do it when people don't want to get to know you. That's why most magical socks are grumps.

DM: But you're not like that now are you?
M: No, alas the spell has been broken. Too many people know.
DM: So what happens next?
M: Well usually you just move onto the next town where no-one knows you but there's no precedent for something like this. I don't think there is anywhere I can go now.
DM: Well Morris, that begs the question, why go into the house in the first place?
M: I think deep down I wanted out. I've loved helping people but I don't like having to be so grumpy all the time. I suppose I secretly hoped that if I was found out I'd be free of that. I wouldn't have my magic anymore but I could still do good things for people in other ways. I know Kelvin didn't want me to come. I couldn't look at him when we were first in the house. He thinks my gift was something special to share but, after all these years, I think it's time for me to have friends and try living like a normal sock.
DM: Well thank you Morris. We're out of time for now but I'm sure the viewers would all agree when I say that you have been the most surprising housemate we've had. What a lovely sock.
M: Well thank you Duleea, it's been great.

Day 19 - Morris' Eviction Interview

Well, he's been evicted and is far from the crowds favourite. Will we finally get some answers from the mysterious Morris?

DM: Ladies and Gentlemonsters. It's Morris.

M: Hello.

DM: How you doin' Morris?

M: meh

DM: Well, you weren't so popular when you came out. Was that a surprise?

M: Not really.

DM: Look, lets' cut to the chase. There's been talk of something in your shed and a trip to TheKitschEnd reveals some interesting facts about brown sock monsters. You're not a sock monster after all are you?

M: What?

DM: You're a sock brownie!

(Gasps from the audience)
M: What? Well, er, hmm......oh....
DM: So tell us Morris. What's it like being a genuine good guy? Thanks for fixing my shoes by the way.

M: My pleasure. (Morris smiles) I mean erm, what shoes...no idea what your erm...

DM: Ladies and gentlemonsters, Morris smiled!!!

(Cheers from the audience)

M: NO! I...

DM: So it's you who's been fixing our shoes. Sounds like you've been a helpful guy all your life helping people by fixing their shoes and saving their socks from harm. That's what you've been doing in your shed isn't it?

M: Kelvin?

DM: Yes Kelvin did let something slip but we worked it out for ourselves. Morris are you OK?...Morris?....Morris?...Sorry everyone, I think we need to take a break. We'll give Morris a chance to take all this in and we'll get back to you tomorrow with the full story.

Day 18 - Morris is Evicted

Mysterious Morris is the seventh housemate to leave the Monster Big Brother house. Duleea McChen told me earlier that she thought he was going to get a negative response from the crowd here and it looks like she may have been correct.

The crowd are booing and there's a chant of “who are ya!” as Morris steps slowly from the house. He actually looks strangely proud of himself. Oh no, some members of the crowd are throwing shoes at him...oh security have just surrounded Morris and they're escorting him to a waiting car. This is very unusual, the car is driving straight into the studio as the crowd keep throwing things at the car.

Morris has a lot of explaining to do. Come back tomorrow for his interview with Duleea. I hope she can get some answers.

Day 16 - A Troublesome Task

The monster housemates completed the Overcoming Obstacles task this afternoon. Here's how they got on.

Cthulhu was the first to attempt the course, although his many tentacles got entangled in the netting and it took him valuable seconds to get free, Marvin went next, speeding round the course in what felt like a record time, he made it through the netting, over the wall, onto and along the balance beam and over the see-saw without even breaking a sweat. Then it was Hector's turn, he kept up a good speed too and the anxious monster housemates gave him a huge cheer when he made it over the wall, which had been giving him trouble during practice.

Ganymede was next and he was doing very well until he came to the end and fell off the see-saw, twice! His housemates commiserated with him as Swannie took her turn, her graceful nature was a real asset and she was surprisingly quick over the wall too.

Morris was the next up, he was very fast and agile, shocking his housemates into silence, then Kelvin took the next relay leg, although not as fast he didn't make any mistakes. He was followed by Mabel and Madeline who were speedy although a little clumsy. And finally Terrence took the last leg of the relay with the monster housemates screaming their encouragement all the way.

Have they completed the course in under five minutes?

We'll be live at the monster Big Brother house later for the results of the task.

Day 15 - Early Morning Chat

Ganymede and Kelvin were awake early again this morning and Kelvin wanted to apologise.

"I'm sorry about yesterday, forgetting the anchovies and all that" said Kelvin
"Don't give it a second thought I think you went through enough yesterday" replied Ganymede
"Making the shopping list is hard" mumbled Kelvin
"I'm not talking about that. I knew that something was going on with Morris, but I had no idea he'd get violent about teabags!"
"He's not violent" said Kelvin, then quickly changed the subject "I forgot Swannie's biscuits too" he added sadly.
"Swannie was really scared yesterday. She turned to Hector again, I think there's something going on there." said Ganymede.
"Oh great, I'm really making a mess of this" said Kelvin cryptically "do you want some more tea?"

Day 12 - Music Soothes the Savage Beast

It's been another party night in the Monster Big Brother house. For getting through the first round of evictions, monster Big Brother rewarded the 9 remaining housemates with a karaoke party.

Almost all the monsters were all eager to show off their vocal skills and let off some steam and the evening started well Terrence sang "I Will Survive", Marvin showed off his punk credentials by shouting his way through "My Way", Ganymede was a little reluctant at first but then mumbled through a rendition of "Life is a Highway".

As the night wore on the song choices became more bizarre as the monster housemates got drunker. Kelvin sang "Islands in the Stream" as a duet with Hector! Mabel and Madeline surprised everyone by choosing to sing "I Kissed a Girl" and Swannie sang "Barbie Girl".

They finished up by singing some group songs, all the usual end of the night monster classics like "Monster Mash", "Flying Purple People Eater" and "My Beloved Monster". There was a lot of hugging and crying and even Marvin behaved himself. Morris went to bed early.

How long can this monster housemate love last?

Day 11 - Eviction #2 Duleea Speaks to the House

Still obviously ruffled by Lurly Jack's departure just under an hour ago, the Monster Big Brother housemates come back to their positions on the sofas, except for Morris, who is now nervously pacing back and forth behind the sofa.

"Monster Big Brother House, this is Duleea you are live on the blog, please do not swear!!"
This time, a hush descends

"The poll has closed, the votes have been counted and verified and I can now reveal, the second monster to be evicted from the Monster Big Brother house is............Cthulhu....Sky!"

Now everyone is shocked, including the evictee.

"It just goes to show that no-one is safe" says Kelvin

"I just can't believe it, what did I do?" says Cthulhu

He'll find out soon