The team names have finally been announced: in keeping with the Venture theme of "the fellowship of the King", the teams have been named after creatures from middle earth: elves, dwarves, wizards, ents

As the Venture approaches there are some last minute deals being struck as each team decides who will be leading their push to win the team challenge. It is a difficult balance to strike: having a leader who is good at sports and at the same time a useful washerupper. Each team is looking out for the all rounder who will bring them victory. Andi, number one leader in the world according to the pwc rating system, has categorically stated he is not ready for a move and is happy where he is, and the much publicised boot incident in february is now history between him and his manager Daniel.

The elves meanwhile have offered a plate of chips and a jam donut to the wizards in a surprising bid for AJ. ktimes feels that this bid is clearly too high - he's only worth half a donut and maybe a small bag of chips without the chips. "I'm not sure I have what it takes to wash up this year," AJ told ktimes. "I've had a difficult year growing my fingernails to play guitar and I fear washing up may hamper my guitar skills" Ktimes knows better - nothing can possibly make a difference to his guitar playing skills. A spokeself said: "that this move is in 'serious doubt' is something that has been made up by the press. He will join the elves in mid-september. In the meantime mind your own business"

AJ is currently filing his nails in Harpenden. Andi is currently looking at houses in Spain.