The HMs were largely blissfully ignorant as Carson prepared to enter. This was despite the fact BB randomly decided to spring a celebratory barbeque on them. BB conned the normally savvy HMs by telling them it was a “welcome back from Bali barbeque” (for the 4 returning HMs)… and gave them one gorgeous bunch of flowers for… who? They didn’t bother to ask.
Of course, the flowers were for one very special guest. Carson Kressley was preparing to enter, but as he prepared his makeover wardrobe for a few lucky and unsuspecting HMs, the rest were outside bantering around the table about, well, nothing much in particular. Finally, Nathan offered, “Do you think someone might be coming in tonight?”
In keeping with their cricket task, the Housemates speculated that BB might send them in a famous cricket player… or for no reason at all, a footballer.
Meanwhile, the true guest was preparing outfits and double-checking everything was perfect in his gorgeous closet. Carson was there to treat a few specially selected Housemates to a makeover… and have a fashion parade party afterwards to celebrate!
Before he got underway, Carson headed in for a chat with BB – and informed him he was looking forward to the challenge of making over the Housemates. “I think I’ve got the goods!” he said.
“One more thing…” BB said before Carson left. “… Love your suit!”
“Thank you, I picked it out myself!” Carson smiled graciously.
Moments later, Terri was called to the cloud door and unawares, she was escorted through to where Carson was waiting to make her over.
“Oh my GOD!” Terri screamed, her hands held to her cheeks as she saw Carson and swept him up in a huge hug. “I’m an Intruder, but instead of stealing stuff, I’m bringing stuff,” explained Carson. “I’m like Santa – only gayer and cuter… and without the bad outfit.”
“You’ve had two kids, those hips are a GWP – gift with purchase,” Carson deadpanned as he surveyed his canvas. “You look fabulous but you could look more fabulous!”
As he prepared a stunning green dress and a delightful blue satin frock for Terri, he asked for the lowdown on the other HMs. “Rory’s got a bit of a rough head but he’s a sweetheart,” said Terri bluntly, dubbing the Geelong lad her favourite in the House. Brigitte she shyly called an airhead and explained she didn’t like Corey. As Terri went to get dressed in the change room next door, Brigitte – Carson’s next makeover project – was called in.
“How cute are you! I think we were separated at birth!” Carson squealed when he spied the blonde bombshell. “I think I heart you!” Brigitte was just screaming her lungs out at the sight of Carson. “I think you’re going to be my favourite!” Carson said.
“Who’s hot [in the House]?” Carson asked immediately. Brigitte grinned, “Everyone!” Carson offered, “I personally think that Rory’s really kinda hot.” Brigitte agreed. “I was just about to say that! He needs a makeover.” The two bantered about Rory’s dreadlocks as they sat on the couch, before Carson made all of Brigitte’s dreams come true. “Does Cavalli mean anything to you?” He asked. Brigitte screamed in response. “I’m your new bestie,” declared Carson.
As Brigitte explained she had had all her clothes taken and outlined her pillowslip dress, Carson said, “Today’s your lucky day! You poor little thing!” They embraced over the tragedy.
The duo admired a gorgeous pink and white dress before inspecting a divine LBD (little black dress). As Carson pulled out a short red dress, they both gasped in delight. They held all three options up to Brigitte before locking in the pink and white dress as the classiest choice. “I think we share one brain…” Carson said as the two admired their handiwork. “Do you wanna make out?”
Brigitte – Carson’s “little pixie” went off to dress and Carson said, “I’m gonna wait for Rory…” confessing his crush on the Brickie.
But Renee was up next. She looked nervous as she was summoned to the cloud door.
As she entered the makeover room, Renee clapped her hands in disbelief and looked at Carson with a mixture of delight and shock before they hugged. “I was just kickin’ the ball over the fence,” she told Carson. “So you’re Sporty Spice?” Carson said, inspecting her trackpants and hoodie. “I’ve got nothin’ to say,” responded Renee, stunned.
“Love it, love the vest,” said Renee as Carson showed her some outfit choices. “Should we do the pant, or the skirt?” he asked. “I dunno…” said a baffled Renee. Carson made the selection and Renee promptly unzipped her top. “Do I take my clothes off?” she asked, mid reveal. Carson was quick to assure her she could get changed in another room.
“Is there anyone you have a crush on in the House?” Carson asked. “Yeah I think someone’s alright, but you’re not making him over. The bald one - Nateo.” Renee revealed. “Well, let’s get you looking amazing for Nateo,” said Carson, excited.
“Do you get lots of bogans you have to make over?” asked Renee. “What’s a bogan?” asked Carson. “I’m a bogan,” explained Renee. “I’ve never met a bogan before. Nice to meet you!” said Carson.
“Do you get to play with us later?” asked Renee, as Carson bustled her out to the changing room, assuring her he would see her later.
Corey was next in to meet Carson. He looked largely underwhelmed as Carson grabbed his arm and commented on his dry skin. “Are you moisturising?” he asked. “Nup,” replied Corey.
Corey nervously patted down his hair and explained shyly that he normally had a hair straightener to fix his mop. “Don’t be shy - I’m a good witch, not a bad witch,” said Carson. “I think you have a really definite look and you’re one of the few people here who have that. You have a rockin’ persona. I don’t want to change who you are.” He proceeded to pull out some amazing jeans and an unbelievably gorgeous luxe blue velvet jacket. Corey was pleased with the selection.
“You are so easy to please! I love you!” Carson said as Corey agreed to don some pale shoes to do an ‘80s “Wham” look. “I need the scoop on other Housemates,” Carson said as the duo wrapped things up. “What about Terri?”
“She’s old.” Replied Corey.
In the locker room, Ninjas were hard at work putting the finishing touches on Carson’s handiwork. Renee had her hair blowdried and straightened and Corey agreed to a small trim. Brigitte was delighted to have makeup professionally applied by a skilled Ninja.
Back in the makeover room, Carson was introduced to his next subject – Ben. “You’re so cute!” Carson said. “Just a lil’ nipper!” Ben proceeded to fill Carson in on his background as Carson happily assessed him and gave his cheeks a quick squeeze.
“We’re going to have a big party tonight so we thought we’d turn you out, give you some tjuz.” Carson exclaimed. “You need to get your swerve on – a little bit more flair. You’re going to be a lawyer – you’ve got your whole life to be boring!”
“What’s the scoop on Rory?” asked Carson. “He’s massive and says what he thinks,” responded Ben.
Ben asked, “Have you got a straightener you could hook me up with?” Carson informed him he didn’t and dragged the Head Boy’s attention back to the fashion – but Ben disagreed with nearly all his options. “You’re getting the most attention because I think you’re the cutest,” Carson said patiently. Ben returned the love by asking, “Can I wear what you’re wearing?”
But Ben got more flustered as Carson tried to find an outfit the future lawyer would approve of. “TRUST ME,” Carson said, handing him a selection. “This is so not me!” Ben laughed. “I’m here to make you look fabulous,” Carson said. “I’m older and wiser… and lose the shell necklace.”
“Oh that Ben is just a little lambchop!” said Carson as he ushered Ben out to the changerooms.
Finally… Carson’s crush Rory was up for his transformation.
“What the?! How you goin’ mate!” said Rory as the two shared a man hug. Carson commented on the solid grip and Rory proceeded to show him the Rory “man shake”.
Carson inspected Rory’s dreadlocks and said, “I think they’re totally hot.” As Rory made his way over to the wardrobe, Carson commented, “You’ve got a great body.”
“Look at your dimples… you’ve got one and a half – like me!” said Carson. “We’re like sisters!” Carson flirted wildly with Rory, admitting, “I think you’re cute.”
“Of course I am!” said Rory, grinning.
Carson asked Rory what he did for a living. “I’m a bricklayer,” Rory shared. “I can think of something that needs laying…” Carson hinted. “I bet you can,” laughed Rory.
“Is there anyone you have a crush on?” Carson asked. Rory fumbled and didn’t answer, although he dubbed Brigitte “hot” and admitted a makeover could give Renee some confidence.
The two analysed the outfits. “Your arms would be busting out of these and look really hot!” said Carson of the tees on offer, while Rory obliged with a flex.
As the Makeover HMs finished getting dressed, BB told the rest of the Housemates to prepare the backyard with a bench in front of the “stage”. They waited in excited anticipation as Carson inspected the new-look Housemates one final time.
“You look fantastic – don’t break an ankle, be careful in those shoes!” He told Terri as she twirled for him. “My kids won’t recognise me!” Terri smiled.
“You look so pretty!” Carson said admirably of a beaming Brigitte. “I love it!” she responded happily.
“Amazing.” Carson proclaimed instantly when he saw Renee. “I like the clothes!” Renee grinned.
Carson tjuz’ed up Corey’s sleeves before announcing, “Perfect.” Corey was pleased with his new look. “Corey – you look awesome!” Carson said. “Thank you,” said Corey.
“I will totally adopt you. You look perfect. Amazing.” Carson said as Ben strutted his stuff. Ben smiled, delighted.
Carson scrunched the neck of Rory’s tee and helped him into a jacket before saying, “Fantastic. You look fabulous!” Rory admired his handiwork in the mirror. “I love you Rory,” Carson said as the Brickie left the room.
What did the Housemates make of the new-look crew? Find out here!
