Brian Dowling: I always wanted to be a parent but because I’m gay some people can't abide it

The former Big Brother winner also opened up about how he and partner Arthur were about to give up on the dream of starting their own family when they decided to give it 'one more go'

Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian 

Brian Dowling has spoken out about the homophobic abuse he has received since announcing he is expecting a child via surrogacy with partner Arthur Gourounlian.

The Irish reality TV star revealed last month that he is expecting a child later this year – with his younger sister Aoife acting as a surrogate.