AN emotional Brian Dowling has revealed he was “distraught” as his daughter Blake marked a major milestone.
The Six O’Clock Show host and his Dancing With The Stars judge husband Arthur Gourounlian share two kids together, Blake, 2 and 11-month-old Blu.

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The pair often share snippets of their day-to-day lives with their little ones on social media.
Two-year-old Blake is gearing up to start play-school this year and both Brian and Arthur have been preparing her for the big change.
The couple brought Blake to her preschool for the very first time last month.
Brian took to Instagram today to share an update as the two-year-old brings her playschool journey to a close… for now.
The dad-of-two shared an adorable selfie of him and his little one both grinning wide.
The pair took the photo as Brian marked his last morning walk with Blake to playschool.
Sharing the photo with fans, Brian was clearly beaming with pride as he told Blake didn’t “shed one tear, kick up a fuss or ever refuse to go in any morning”.
He added: “And Just Like That, it’s the last school walk for Blake and me until September.
“Blake only started preschool 5 weeks ago as a little tester to see how things would go for her when she starts full time in September.”
He continued: “We started off slow and within 2 weeks she was ROCKING it from 08:30am – 12pm. I was absolutely distraught when she started, and many many tears were shed, but she has honestly shown me the way with all of this.
“Not even 3 years old yet and her determination and resilience are second to none. I’ve adored our walks to and from school over the past 2 weeks.
“I would carry her on my shoulders and we would play a game spotting all the red cars. Her little hand rubbing the side of my face. For now, we enjoy the Summer 2025 has to offer and September we got you.”
Friends and fans raced to the presenter’s comment section to gush over the heart warming post.
SUPER BLAKE
Brian’s husband, Arthur wrote: “It’s finally summer.”
Hannah comment: “Aw so cute! Enjoy the summer.”
Geraldine said: “Ahhhh she’s a happy confident little girl. Happy Holidays.”
Maeve remarked: “Adoooooores her Daddy, look at the joyous lil face! Soooooo cute.”
Another fan added: “Super job Blake.”