There are ten basic rules regarding life inside the Big Brother House. In agreeing to take part in Big Brother, the housemates are agreeing to abide by the rules.
1. There is no contact with the outside world.
2. The housemates are filmed 24 hours a day and must wear personal microphones at all times.
3. The Diary Room is the only place in the House where Big Brother will acknowledge the housemates. Visits to the Diary Room are compulsory.
4. Each week the Housemates must make 2 nominations in the Diary Room; giving frank and honest reasons.
5. The housemates are not permitted to discuss their nominations, or try to influence anyone else's nominations.
6. The public will decide who is evicted.
7. If any housemate breaks the rules they may be asked to leave the House.
8. The contestants may not intimidate, threaten or act violently towards any other housemate.
9. All tasks are compulsory.
10. Big Brother reserves the right to change the rules at any time.
Items not allowed in the House!
Drugs, weapons, watches, money, palm pilots, agendas, diaries, magazines, pens, paper, writing pads, musical instruments, playing cards, cd, cd players, walkman, logo clothing, weights.