During last night's Friday Night Live games, an accident occurred where Rima fell during one of the challenges and as a result was taken straight to hospital following treatment by the Big Brother medical team.

X-rays revealed Rima has broken her leg and is expected to take several weeks to recover.

She is in fantastic spirits with her husband Carl by her side.

Rima said: "I've broken my leg but my spirit is still intact.

"I'll speak to everyone about the amazing experience in the Big Brother House very soon.

"I just want you to know that the hospital food is much better than the food in the Big Brother House."

This week's Friday Night Live game was an exercise where Housemates were required to hold on to a tilting platform, with the last person holding on winning the competition.

Those that couldn't hold on slid down the platform onto a well-padded surface.

Rima was one of the last Housemates holding on, but she slid down the platform at a tilt of approximately two meters and unfortunately landed awkwardly on the padded surface.

All games on Friday Night Live are tested three times or more and approved by a Work Place Health and Safety Officer.

The officer is involved in the creation and execution of the games which are modified to various degrees depending on the fitness and capabilities of each housemate.

During the telecast, the officer remains on the arena floor with the housemates at all times.

All Housemates are required to wear appropriate safety gear during all games.

A nurse is in attendance during all games and a doctor on call for the duration of the program.

All of us at Big Brother wish Rima a speedy recovery and we look forward to her decision on whether she will return to the House.
- Network Ten and Endemol Southern Star