Jillian MacLaughlin

Jillian MacLaughlin is the winner of Big Brother 1 (Canada)

Jillian (b. 1985) is a 27 year old teacher  from  New Glasgow, Nova Scotia  and the first winner of Big Brother Canada. She describes herself as being hyper, easygoing, and driven. She states that she wanted to be a part of the series to "shake up her life" after a recent breakup.

Jillian formed a romantic relationship with Emmett Blois early in the game, and the pair became a dominant force in the house as part of the "East Coast Alliance" along with Andrew and Talla. In the final vote of the season, Jillian gained votes from Emmett, Talla, Andrew and Topaz, becoming the first winner of Big Brother Canada.



Trivia

 * Jillian won the most Head of Household competitions during the season: winning in Week 2, Week 7, Week 8 and Week 10.
 * Jillian is tied with Aaryn Gries, Rachel Reilly, Ian Terry, Janelle Pierzina, Drew Daniel and Hayden Moss for most HOH wins per season.
 * Her victory was the source of controversy, as Topaz had not intended to vote for her to win, accidentally voting for her instead of Gary.
 * Jillian made it to the final three without ever being nominated.
 * She is the first female houseguest to beat a male houseguest in the Final Two in Big Brother history.