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Big Brother 17 winner Jason Burrill
shot to fame after winning the
reality TV Show ‘Big Brother’ in 2016.
Since then, he’s forged a successful
career in acting, starring in ‘The
Serpent’ and being a body double
in James Bond film ‘Spectre’ and
‘Guardian’s of the Galaxy’ aswell
as property developing alongside
his charitable work. We caught up
with the big guy at Lady Wimbledon’s
IWD event and quizzed him for this
month’s 60 Second Interview. Enjoy.
JASON BURRILL
WHAT WAS IT LIKE WINNING BIG
BROTHER 17?
Everything I do I do to win. No one wants to
come second. So, the moment I was told I
had won I had two emotions. The winning
which was great and secondly knowing within
minutes I could finally step outside the house
into normality/space/fresh air. The freedom
to move around without being watched 24/7.
To be able to go to the toilet and not smile at
the camera looking down on you!!
WAS IT HARD LIVING IN THE
HOUSE FOR 50 DAYS?
Yes! The lack of food for someone my
size and sleep deprivation for almost two
months whilst living with 16 strangers of all
types of “personalities”, it was difficult to
stay level at all times.
WHAT DID YOU MISS MOST ABOUT
THE OUTSIDE WORLD?
Being totally cut off from everything and
not knowing how my Dad was or my dog
Clio. As soon as I walked down the steps
on finals night to be greeted by Emma
(Willis) I whispered in her ear “Are my Dad
and Clio OK?” she said, “Yes they are both
fine, don’t worry Jason just enjoy your
moment.” Bless her, she’s lovely.
DID YOUR LIFE CHANGE AFTER
WINNING THE SHOW?
Yes and No. When you do a show like BB
people have this expectation of grandeur
and fame afterwards. But unless you are
a one-off character like Rylan or willing to
do “ANYTHING” for press to stay relevant
then once the next TV show comes on a few
days later you are forgotten. It all depends
how much you crave the status. I chose to
step away and focus on business/charity
interests and choose my opportunities
carefully. I played the long game as know
things can be short-lived!
WHAT IS THE BEST AND WORST
THING ABOUT BEING FAMOUS?
I don’t think I’m famous, possibly just a
bit more well known by some than others
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than I was previously, it’s an honour to get
invited to charity fundraisers and just to
be part of good causes. I’ve made some
good friends along the way and to be able
to meet and work with real famous people
that I’ve admired in sport, TV and film and
now, luckily, I’m honoured to call them
friends. I’ve not really seen the bad side
although I am fully aware there is one.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING NOW?
Still property developing plus other
business interests; filming and fundraising
when I can. Still growing and learning by
my mistakes.
IF YOU HAD TO TAKE 3 THINGS TO
A DESERT ISLAND, WHAT WOULD
THEY BE?
1. Helicopter 2. Helicopter Pilot 3.
Something good to read on the way home!
IF YOU COULD PERPETUATE A
MYTH ABOUT YOURSELF WHAT
WOULD IT BE?
Some things should last forever and others
should not be perpetuated at all.
WHO WOULD PLAY YOU IN THE
MOVIE VERSION OF YOUR LIFE?
Two actors I hold on high regard would be
Sir Anthony Hopkins (he would Play My Dad)
and Benedict Cumberbatch (My brother
if I had one) but to play myself would be
Dave Bautista…. I’ve known him a quite a
few years now and although we are similar
in many ways, he is the most humble and
hardworking guy I have met in the industry.
I’ve played him a few times in Marvel films
and James Bond so it would be justice to
reverse the roles just this once!!
WHO ARE YOUR IDEAL CELEBRITY
DINNER PARTY GUESTS?
The three guys I’ve just mentioned. Or
Putin and Zelensky and sort this shit out!
BEST ADVICE EVER GIVEN?
Do not make the same mistake twice. If it’s
not working - get out and move onto the
next thing. Give 100% in everything you do
and if it doesn’t work then at least you can
say you have given it your best shot.
MOST EMBARRASSING ITEM IN
YOUR WARDROBE?
A size 16 clingy black dress that fits like a
glove!! (It was for a Halloween Cluedo party
once) HONEST!
WHAT ALL THE LADIES WANT TO
KNOW, ARE YOU SINGLE?
Yes……
WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A WOMAN?
Funny, loyal, respectful, not social media
orientated, likes to travel, eat out but
grounded, sporty and love of animals.
Attractive and affectionate. (Sounds like a
Tinder bio!)
WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE
GROWING UP?
Footballer, Rich or a Policeman! Played
semi-pro for years and now play charity
fund raising games. Still working on the
rich bit! And more chance of the first two
than the police force ever taking me on!!
(Long story)
