Darnell appointed head of Big Brother house

Songwriter Darnell Swallow has been voted head of the Big Brother House.

The former gang member romped to victory in the secret ballot with nine votes.

Albino Darnell, 26, is now immune from eviction.

As housemates sat in the Task Room, the new Head of House was handed his first duty.

Big Brother announced: “Darnell, on the red cushion is an envelope containing instructions.

“As Head of House, you must instruct one housemate to take the envelope, open it, and read the instructions aloud to the group.”

London chef Rex Newmark, 24, opened the envelope, saying: “Oh my God... Head of House: with great power comes great responsibility. The Big Brother House has been divided into Heaven and Hell.

“Head of House, your first duty is to choose six housemates to live in heaven with you. The rest of the housemates will go to hell.”

Darnell was told only the so-called “heavenly housemates” will have access to the luxury bedroom and bathroom.

The “housemates from hell” will have to prepare all meals and drinks for their counterparts, who will not have access to the kitchen.

Darnell promptly chose Rex, 21-year-old student Dale Howard, 24-year-old toy demonstrator Mohamed Mohamed, 30-year-old massage therapist Kathreya Kasisopa, 24-year-old trainee teacher Rachel Rice and 28-year-old model Maysoon Shaladi.

Ladbrokes put Kathreya as 6/4 favourite to win the show.