Brian is everywhere at the moment, and this time the people in Ireland are going to see much more of him. He has taken on an assignment for the Seoige and O’Shea show where he will travel throughout Ireland up until Christmas visiting 8 or 9 areas trading up signed pictures of the show’s presenters to raise money for charity. He was out and about in Dublin that day and was visiting Naas in Kildare the following day, Saturday. More details of the format and Brian’s appearances on the show should be available soon.

Brian chatted about his time in Hells Kitchen saying it was far more stressful than BB and took part in a panel discussing ‘Is Ireland the friendliest Nation?’ saying his friends in London all loved coming to Ireland with him.

Seoige & O’Shea Show is on RTÉ ONE at 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

Week two and the second show in the series surpassed the first for entertainment and laughs. As the celebrity contestants get to know each other more, a close bond is forming within the group, and with Brian, the fun and camaraderie is shining through. So when told by Brian there would be a new discipline this week, ‘naked dancing’, Luke immediately obliged by stripping off his pants, and running out of the tent with his underwear around his ankles to the delight and laughter from Brian and Luke’s fellow contestants. Video link HERE



Brian was in his element once again with a new glitzy silver and purple lycra ensemble to attempt the Aerial Hoop. Spinning and posturing in a very elegant fashion he had to give way to an ungainly descent due to feeling nauseous. He was also allowed to attempt the leaps and rolls preformed by the boys the previous Sunday evening to the delight of Brian and laughter from the boys who joined him.



An interview with the Sunday’s eliminated celebrity Dwain Chambers an in-depth chat with Hannah Waterman on how she progressing, glimpses of the training for this week’s disciplines and a behind-the-scenes chat with the show’s voice-over man, it was once again a fantastic fun packed show.

There is a two page interview with Brian in this week’s STAR magazine, Issue 200, where he chats about Cirque de Celebrite and also talks about his Hell’s Kitchen experience.

Brian made an appearance in one of the weekly tasks in the new six part C4 series Get Me The Producer, a format similar to The Apprentice, where 12 would be television producers battle it out to be the winner of a 12month contract with Graham Norton's production company So Television.




In Brian’s episode the two teams were given the opportunity to work with celebrities. Brian, Amanda Lamb and Roland Rivron worked with the producer for that week Gina Lyons, and her team and came out the winners. Gina said that Brian was an instrumental part in them winning the task,- 'great fun, and an awesome presenter'.

Former BBC director-general Greg Dyke headed the show, and at the end of the series chose Gina Lyons as the winner.

The series is repeated w/c 22.10.2007 on E4 and w/c 29.10.2007 on C4

Brian’s new show Cirque- Backstage at the Big Top, a sister show to Cirque De Celebrite, got off to a flying start under the Big Top. His natural aptitude for conducting relaxing, fun interviews shone through.

He revelled in being dressed in a sparkly lycra catsuit to attempt one of the disciplines that the celebrities were practising for the coming Sunday show,- the ‘rola’. Giving a compulsory scream Brian did make a very creditable attempt to master the discipline, but the dance warm-up prior to his attempt was obviously more to his taste.

Brian’s interview with this week’s eliminated celebrity, Dean Holdsworth, changed into a surprise reinstatement for contestant due to a technical hitch in the voting system. Dean rejoined the elated group who were all overjoyed at his return.

Short chats with Shane Lynch re his fear of fire, and Lady Isabella Hervey and her rib injury made for a fast moving show with a good mixture of information, along with plenty of laughs. Include the behind the scenes practising for the Sunday show, and it makes for a must-see for all fans of the main show, but even more so for fans of Brian, as he makes the show his own.

Brian appeared in the RTÉ TWO Dustin and Sinéad Saturday morning show on the 6th October.
Brian was interviewed about his time in Hell’s Kitchen, took part in the fun games, and played out a role from Fair City along with two members of the cast from the Irish soap.
Brian was asked if it was true that he was going to take a role in the country’s premiere soap. Brian didn’t rule it out, saying it could happen sometime in the future, and if he did he would love to play the part of a murderer.

You can watch a video of the whole show
HERE

NOW Magazine. Oct 1st 2007

Justine Harkness

Within minutes of arriving at the studio Brian Dowling has the entire NOW team roaring with laughter. It's been 6 years since he entertained the nation on Big Brother 2 and we had quite simply forgotten how funny and adorable the 29-year-old is. ............

You can't help but fall in love with Brian all over again, with his bubbly nature and endearing ability to turn a nightmare into something funny........

•Brian talks about Marco being sex on legs.
•Exchanging bodily fluids with Beyonce.
•His plans to be married before his 35th birthday

Great interview! A ‘must buy’ for all Brian fans.

Official Press Release



Sky One has signed Big Brother and Hell’s Kitchen star Brian Dowling to front Cirque: Backstage at the Big Top, a sister show to reality hit Cirque de Celebrité presented by Jenni Falconer. The series will launch on Thursday 11 October at 8:00pm exclusive to Sky One and Sky One HD.

Cirque: Backstage at the Big Top will feature an interview with the evicted celebrity and take viewers behind the scenes to witness all the tears and tantrums of the celebrities as they try to get to grips with circus skills that would take professionals years to master.

Brian commented: “There couldn’t be a more dramatic, colourful and glitzy show on TV, so I’m thrilled to be joining the Cirque de Celebrité team. The girls are glamorous, the boys’ outfits show off their best assets and I’ll be there to capture every little bit of action in glorious high-definition. Whilst Jenni holds the reigns on Sunday night’s live show, I’m excited to be sharing the dirt from behind-the-scenes for fans needing a mid-week fix.”

This year Cirque de Celebrité sees Kyal Marsh (Neighbours), Hannah Waterman (EastEnders), Shane Lynch (Boyzone), Stacey Cadman (Cavegirl), socialite Lady Isabella Harvey, Princess Tamara (Road Test), Olympic athlete Dwain Chambers, Antonia Okonma (Bad Girls), footballer Dean Holdsworth, Ritchie Neville (Five), Luke Bailey (Casualty) and model Emily Scott enter the Big Top on October 7 with the aim of being crowned the circus king or queen. They’ll be put through their paces on a physically demanding and emotionally draining journey under the watchful eyes of Britain’s biggest and best contemporary circus, Cirque Surreal.

In each Sunday night’s live show the celebrities battle it out with ever more daring performances, hoping to thrill the audience and win the votes of both the expert panel of judges, including Gaby Roslin, Cirque Surreal creator Phillip Gandey and choreographer Louis Spence, and the viewers at home. These combined votes determine each week’s winner – the star with the least votes will pack their bags and say goodbye to the circus.

In Cirque: Backstage at the Big Top Brian will chart the celebs’ progress in training, taking viewers behind-the-scenes to reveal the personal triumphs and showbiz rivalries as the competition heats up.

Twelve celebrities with one ambition; sensational glamour and showmanship; incredible tests of strength and fierce determination – it can only be Cirque de Celebrité.

After two weeks of fear, fun, fatigue, tears, trauma, stress and tutoring, Brian finished his time in Hell’s Kitchen in the very creditable bronze position. He delighted the Hell’s Kitchen diners with hundreds of mouth-watering sumptuous puddings, and became a favourite co-worker of many of the celebrity chefs.

With the trauma of the first week behind him Brian began to enjoy his time in the kitchen, winning praise for Marco Pierre White who said "I think you've come so far in such a short time that I think you're fantastic." "I think you could almost do it by yourself.". When Brian was asked if he would now continue to cook himself meals Brian said “No!” "However, I may rustle up some desserts."

Runner up place went to Adele and the Winner of Hell’s Kitchen 2007 was Barry.