(Recent media article and appearance by Zach in
Shepparton)
Life is just all go for Zach
Busy: Big Brother contestant Zach Douglas has had little time to rest since the reality television show.
By Kathryn Maddox
November 30 2007
Riverine Herald
Former Echuca resident and Big Brother runner-up Zach Douglas proved long ago he was hot property.
The whirlwind continues for the flamboyant youngster post-Big Brother, with regular television and radio appearances more than three months after the reality television final.
Zach's father Wayne Douglas confirmed this week Zach was involved in negotiations with Channel 7, with talks centring around a panel-type show.
"It's a cross between The Panel on Channel 10 and an Americanstyle show like the Larry King show," Mr Douglas said.
The 24-year-old signed with agent Harry Miller after his stint on Big Brother earlier this year.
"He is extremely excited and would ultimately like to do that (television)," Mr Douglas said.
A gig as guest judge on Foxtel's Singing Office, alongside Molly Meldrum and Tottie Goldsmith, has been just one of Zach's long list of television appearances since shooting to fame after entering the Big Brother house as an intruder.
The former Lockington Consolidated and St Joseph's College student declared on entering the house his passion for making and designing corsets.
The charismatic blonde recently launched his online corset business, Zach Douglas Designs.
"He was inundated on the first day with orders," Mr Douglas said.
While his newly-acquired celebrity lifestyle has seen him jet all over the country, trips home have been few and far between, however his dad is hopeful his son will be home for Christmas.
"It is unbelievable the people he has been in contact with . . . he has been in contact with hair salons and cosmetic companies," Mr Douglas said.
Despite his son's new found fame Mr Douglas is confident his son will remain untainted by his celebrity lifestyle.
"Zach is Zach, he won't change. He has grown from the experience, but it won't change him," he said.
Zach will be in Shepparton today for a kids' charity event.
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ZACH FROM BIG BROTHER TO LAUNCH POSITIVE BODY IMAGE BOOKLET IN
SHEPPARTON
The Maude Street Mall stage will come alive on Friday, 30 November 2007 with Zach Douglas, runner up of
Big Brother 2007, officially launching the Word and Mouth “Luv Ya Bits & Peaces” publication.
The Word and Mouth “Luv Ya Bits & Peaces” booklet is part of a Positive Body Image Program funded by
the Victorian Government’s Go For Your Life Campaign.
The publication has been developed by young people and highlights young people’s positivity and their
celebration of the body. The publication features stories, poetry, photographs and artwork written and
designed by local young people.
Word and Mouth Executive Officer Kate Emerson said the publication is a reflection of the experiences, both
positive and negative, of local young people in relation to body image.
“Word and Mouth, in partnership with Uniting Care-Cutting Edge Diversity Group and the Luv Ya Bits &
Peaces Committee produced this booklet to provide an artistic medium to express their thoughts and
feelings associated with body image,” Ms Emerson said.
“Word and Mouth are thrilled to have Zach Douglas launching the publication.
“Zach is a positive role model for many people, after demonstrating on Big Brother this year his ability to be
confident and proud of the person he is.”
The launch will be held in the Maude Street Mall on Friday, 30 November, 2007 at 4.00 pm.
The launch of the booklet will include live music, dance demonstrations and giveaways, and will be a fullysupervised,
drug, alcohol and smoke-free event for all ages.
For more information, please contact Lynda Harcoan on (03) 5832 9864, email
[email protected].
The Positive Body Image Program is funded by the Victorian Government's Go For Your Life Campaign, the
Greater Shepparton City Council and Sir Andrew and Lady Fairley Foundation.