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| 4 April 2002 |
| 4 April 2002 Gretel Won't Be Worn Out Again By Kylie Keogh WITH some Farrah flicks and an even funkier wardrobe, Big Brother host Gretel Killeen is back. Without ever intending to be, the single mother of two last year became as intriguing as the housemates she cared for during those hyper-charged three months last year. And the effect changed her life as much as theirs. "We did move house but that's because it was a life-changing incident and if we went back it would feel like we were reversing," Killeen says. "And I do get recognised but my hair is a different colour now and there's a bit of flick action so I look like I'm my own sister." Last year, Killeen's eclectic wardrobe of fur, leather and high boots was grabbed from everywhere and anywhere. As there was no stylist, it was rumoured that Killeen and a Network Ten publicist were rushing around Surfer's Paradise malls each weekend to find desirable outfits. That is not the case this year. A stylist has been appointed to give Killeen a little extra time. "It was never part of the deal last year but there is a girl helping me source clothes and she's terrific," Killeen says. "Last year I did not have time to cut my toenails and, while Ten had a wardrobe in Queensland, it was too big a challenge for me. I'm an Aquarian and we dress the way we want to." Killeen will use the spotlight to help promote young Australian designers, including students. "We're going to access them if we can and I think it will be a great stage for people to show what they can do. "In terms of my preparation for this, I have nearly worked out what I am going to wear on the first night. "I have a top I bought from the markets and the rest of it will be by Australian designers. "And I have to get some high shoes. I want height but don't want to fall over. I like being tall, then I can strut." While she won't reveal how much she is getting paid to host Big Brother again, Killeen explained that "now I can afford to borrow Manolo Blahniks [shoes]". The second time around, Killeen is not nervous, rather excited. And she compares it to childbirth. "When you give birth the first time it's unknown but the second time you know what you're in for, which is even more intimidating," she says. "It's an all-encompassing lifestyle for four months -- like being transported to another planet." Article from Daily Telegraph |