I've heard so many times that it is live , especially when Emma has said 'we'll be back on Friday for the live finale' but is it?? Not that they would lie but many of the ex housemates have tweeted that they're on their way to the cbb finale and they've already had all their hair and makeup done, so it's not like they've still got that to do, I just don't get why they would turn up 4 hours before??

I went to the final of the civilian summer series a few weeks ago, and that was live - probably a small delay of a few seconds/a minute. It's hard to tell exactly as you're now allowed to have your phone on you at all.

The eviction crowd ends up queuing for several hours outside of the house before they're allowed into the compound at about 8ish

I wouldn't be surprised if all the ex-housemates (except Claire) are there tonight as they are usually under contract to appear on the finale. As for the hair and make-up, it does seem a little early. They may be filming VTs for the website or BOTS. Or just get it all done early because it must be a bit manic backstage on finale night.

Yeah fair enough! Thinking about it now they probably get the ex housemates there early to avoid the crowds and so they can avoid the paparazzi and that. Claire is going tonight , she tweeted that she is, glad she's obviously recovered

I think its usually around 15 minutes behind; so when youre watching at 9.15pm, that was recorded 15 minutes previously.

Though with all the line freezing they do now, its probably a lot more "live" if you know what I mean.