Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian, a celebrity couple, advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and possess personal experiences of war, grief, and surrogacy. Gourounlian humorously declares his intention to nominate Dowling for the presidency of Ireland, praising his ability to handle conversations well. Dowling reflects on his popularity, noting he received more votes as Big Brother winner in 2001 than Tony Blair did when elected UK Prime Minister. The couple expresses a desire to see a gay president in Ireland, highlighting their dedication to progressive representation.
"I'm going to pick my husband," Arthur Gourounlian says. "That man can do anything and can handle any conversation with whoever it is. I think I will definitely sign him up for it: 'Brian to be the next president of Ireland.' He'd be the perfect candidate. I'll be more than happy to be the First Husband."
"When I won Big Brother in 2001, I got more votes that year than Tony Blair did when he was elected prime minister of the United Kingdom," he muses. "I think it would be amazing to have a gay president."
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