Mon, Dec 20, 2004
Having entered The Lodge the day before, the housemates talk about what roles they want to play.
Tue, Dec 21, 2004
The housemates had to audition for a part in Cinderella. Jade and Anouska auditioned for Cinderella, Victor for Button, Mel for Dandini, Nick for Baron Hardup, Spencer for ugly sister Jordanne, Tim and Marco for ugly sister Jodey, Narinder for the Fairy Liquid and Kitten for Prince Charming.
Wed, Dec 22, 2004
During a dance class, Kitten walked out and threatened to leave because she did not want to play Dandini.
Thu, Dec 23, 2004
The housemates had a lesson from "dame coach" Dave Lynn and later had the first script read through with Chris and Ruth. After a Christmas dinner the housemates left The Lodge.
Mon, Dec 27, 2004
The housemates returned to The Lodge two by two on sleighs down the chimney. It was announced that the decision over who played Cinderella would be put to the public vote.
Tue, Dec 28, 2004
The housemates appeared live on T4 and Jade and Anouska auditioned for the role of Cinderella. The lines for who played Cinderella were then open from 11.30am to 6pm. Jade won the public vote with 83% of the vote. ] Having previously complained about the script, Narinder talked with the writer Jonathan Harvey in the Great Hall.
Wed, Dec 29, 2004
The housemates spent the day rehearsing.
Thu, Dec 30, 2004
The housemates left The Lodge to go home for the New Year.
Mon, Jan 3, 2005
The housemates returned to The Lodge where they then ran through Cinderella in full costume and had a singing lesson.
Tue, Jan 4, 2005
During a full day of rehearsals, Kitten walked out of rehearsals and threatened to leave.
Wed, Jan 5, 2005
The housemates spent the day rehearsing. At 9pm, they performed Cinderella live and later left the house.