OUTHOUSE: Stan
It was a weary Stan who entered the Outhouse this morning for a chat. The eager Farmhand admitted that while he's enjoying the work, it's a grind.
Losing Terry in last night's Farmageddon he considered a blow, particularly as the presenter had started to get stuck in to the tasks. Rob was the one who should have gone, he reckoned. "Voting's not going solely on what's being done but...on entertainment value. From day one that's bothered me," he sighed.
Aside from Terry's burgeoning handiness - and great curries - Stan said he would miss his cheeky humour. "When you're tired, he's the kind of guy that gives you a lift," he smiled. "Even Rob started to enjoy having him around."
Along with Rob, he thought Margi maybe should have been the one to get the chop - not because she's not worthy of Top Farmer, but because he feels she's increasingly going to struggle. He pointed out her age and the fact she's not been eating properly. "We all need to keep an eye on her," he said.
Of Rebecca, he was sure she'd do a good job as Farm Manager. "She takes things seriously, she'll lead by example," he stated confidently. "I think everyone respects what she's done."
And what of the suggestion there are sparks between them? "How did I know you were going to ask that?" he laughed. "You've just softened me up now." He did confess to flirting with her, but then he'd also flirted with Lady Victoria.
He did admit he'd like to see her after the show, but then added Margi, Jeff and Rob to that list. "I'm not going to play a game for TV," he declared brusquely. "If we get on, let's sit down and have a chat," he concluded.
Pleased that people were now getting the jobs done quickly and efficiently, he was nevertheless feeling a little flat. "I miss my kids," he murmured. Though he hadn't wanted to leave last night, he confessed getting packed up had set him "in the mindset of seeing [them]."
But he promises he's OK. "I just need a mental lift, a bit of entertainment to lighten the mood," he smiled.
Which is lucky, as tonight the gang are getting a buffet and an entertainment night!
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