BRIAN Dowling has joked that he was in a “style war” with his glamorous new co-host.
The Six O’Clock Show host returned to the hit chat show on Monday morning after six weeks off air due for paternity leave after the birth of his daughter, Blu.
Yesterday, Brian took to Instagram to share some snaps with his new co-host Louise Cantillon, who is filling in for usual presenter, Katja Mia.
The 46-year-old looked delighted as himself and Louise stood in the Virgin Media studio with their arms around each other.
The Dublinstar joked: “It was trousers wars this evening on the set of @sixoclockshow. Who wore it better, @louise_cantillon or me?”
In the pictures, Brian donned a pair of beige chequered pants a mustard coloured shirt and some brown trainers.
Louise sported a funky pair of pants as she stunned in flared cheetah print trousers and a grey cropped waist-coat.
The dad-of-two hysterically remarked that he felt like he was “giving pyjama vibes” while Louise was more of a “Cruella vibe”.
And Brian couldn’t help but gush over his latest co-presenter as he added in his caption: “Please welcome Louise to the Six family as she is guest hosting with me for a few shows.”
Fans and friends immediately ran to the comments section to share their opinion on “who wore it better”.
Brian’s hubby, Arthur Gourounlian hilariously wrote: “I told you that you packed the wrong trousers, it was your pyjama bottoms! So it’s Louise for me with her fashion-forward look.”
The Irish host’s sister, Aoife added: “I’m LOVING @louise_cantillon trousers, sorry @bprdowling.”
Triona also said: “Louise’s trousers sorry Brian.”
And Aoife commented: “I love both guys!!”
Brian admitted that he was “a little nervous” returning to The Six O’Clock Show after being off air for so long.
The Irish star took to Instagram after his first episode back to share some snaps of himself on set.
The dad-of-two looked happy as ever as he posed in a beautiful baby blue suit.
Bri’s back
The Big Brother star told followers that he sported the vibrant look in honour of his daughter, Blu.
The Kildare native opted to style the look with a white t-shirt and some brown trainers.
The popular presenter wrote in his caption: “And just like that, some sort of normality resumes for Mr Brian Dowling Gourounlian. Today was my first day back on @sixoclockshow after my paternity leave.”
‘Bit nervous’
The TV star confessed to followers that if he was “honest” he felt a “little bit nervous” returning to host the show.
He added: “I actually forgot how quickly the show goes!!!”
Brian made sure to thank presenter Darren Kennedy who has been standing in for him as co-host for the past six weeks – and who also presented the show with him yesterday evening.
The radio host said: “A big thank you to @darrenkennedyofficial for being the MOST FABULOUS co-host on my very first show back.”