Combat 18 originally served as security for Blood and Honour and ended up controlling one of its factions.

A few blocks away from the shrine, behind a high fence and a heavy metal gate, stands a six-story residential building turned into the barracks of the Fatemiyoon, a faction composed of Afghan Shiites.

She also voiced hope that the various factions would avoid a drawn-out court battle.

Domestically, the issue of blessings for same-sex unions has led to acrimony between different factions within the Church.

The twist this season is that they have the chance to vote after each round of play, creating more tension as factions rise and alliances switch.