Brian Patrick Robert Dowling[2] is the winner of Big Brother 2 (UK) and Ultimate Big Brother. He is notable for being one of only seven people to win Big Brother twice, across any version of the show.
He would later be the host of Big Brother (UK) from Celebrity Big Brother 8 through Celebrity Big Brother 11 after its revival on Channel 5.
Biography[]
Brian Patrick Robert Dowling, born on 13 June 1978, was a flight attendant for Ryanair before entering the house. He originates from Rathangan, County Kildare, Ireland. He "came out" as being gay to his parents only two weeks before the competition. Brian says he doesn't like vegetables, salad or anything healthy but does make "a wicked shepherd's pie". His nickname is Bambie and is happy to describe himself as a "trolley dolly".
Player's History - Big Brother 2 (UK)[]
Task History[]
Nominations History[]
Week | Nominated | Nominated By | Final Position |
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2 | Helen Adams Elizabeth Woodcock |
– | – |
3 | Stuart Hosking Helen Adams |
– | – |
4 | Paul Clarke Amma Antwi-Agyei |
Helen Adams Paul Clarke |
– |
5 | Paul Clarke Amma Antwi-Agyei |
Elizabeth Woodcock Helen Adams |
– |
6 | Paul Clarke Amma Antwi-Agyei |
Josh Rafter | – |
7 | Paul Clarke Josh Rafter |
Josh Rafter Paul Clarke |
– |
8 | Paul Clarke Helen Adams |
Paul Clarke | – |
9 | No Nominations | Nominated | |
No Nominations | Winner |
Player's History - Ultimate Big Brother[]
Task History[]
Nominations History[]
Day | Nominated | Nominated By | Final Position |
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3 | John McCririck Coolio |
John McCririck | – |
7 | Makosi Musambasi Nick Bateman |
Makosi Musambasi | – |
13 | Nick Bateman Samuel Preston |
Vanessa Feltz Victor Ebuwa |
– |
18 | No Nominations | Winner |
Post Big Brother[]
Trivia[]
- Brian was the first Irish and first openly gay winner of Big Brother UK.
- Brian is the third housemate across any version of the show to win twice, following Jill Liv Nielsen and Pepe Herrero. He was followed by Gino Tashev, Reggie Sorensen, Nicole Franzel, and Bruno Savate.
- He is the first housemate to win Big Brother UK twice.
References[]
Preceded by Season 1 Craig Phillips |
Winner Season 2 Brian Dowling |
Succeeded by Season 3 Kate Lawler |
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