Brian Ormond was born on 16 August 1979 and is an Irish television presenter, businessman and reality TV star.
19 Facts About Brian Ormond
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In 2001 Ormond auditioned for the Irish version of Popstars, the television programme which created the pop band, Six and first introduced the world to Nadine Coyle.
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Brian Ormond reached the final twelve contestants but was not selected as one of the eventual six members of the group.
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Brian Ormond reached the live shows of the competition after he was selected as judge Louis Walsh's "wildcard".
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Brian Ormond would go on to eventually finish in sixth place.
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In 2003 Brian Ormond auditioned for the second season of the British singing competition Pop Idol.
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On 20 September 2003, Brian Ormond featured in the second 'heat' of the show performing Amazed by Lonestar.
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In 2005 Brian Ormond returned to You're a Star, this time fronting the 'sidekick' show, You're a Star Plus on RTE2 for three years.
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In 2006, Brian Ormond became host of the audition rounds of the fifth season, with Keith Duffy taking over for the live shows.
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However, the following year Brian Ormond was made permanent host with Duffy returning as a judge.
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In 2007, Brian Ormond hosted the third edition of the celebrity version of the show, Charity You're a Star.
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From 2006 to 2007 Brian Ormond hosted RTE Young Peoples' programme Saturday morning show, S@ttitude alongside Sinead Kennedy and Liam McCormack.
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In 2012 Brian Ormond teamed up with Kennedy , this time, to take over as hosts of the National Lottery game show The Big Money Game.
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In 2015 Brian Ormond co-hosted The TV3 Toy Show on TV3 alongside Maria Walsh.
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Brian Ormond is co-owner and director of his wife's fashion brand 'POCO'.
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In 2021 Brian Ormond launched his own sustainable footwear brand, 'Movrs'.
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On 18 June 2011 Brian Ormond married model, Pippa O'Connor in a lavish ceremony in the Ritz Carlton Hotel in County Wicklow.
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Ormond's best man was his friend and You're a Star winner, Mickey Joe Harte while Big Brother UK winner, Brian Dowling served as O'Connor's honorary bridesmaid.
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In 2011 Brian Ormond's home was the target of a nail bomb attack.