Billy Brownless is a former Australian rules footballer who represented Geelong in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is also a TV personality and TV host. Billy rose to fame in the entertainment field after he began hosting The Footy Show.
Recently, he announced that he is bringing his lengthy broadcasting career with Channel 9 to an end after this AFL season. Billy has spoken out about his intention to depart the AFL Sunday Footy Show saying he’s “had enough.”
On this week’s episode, the 56-year-old told his wonderful friends Matthew Lloyd, Nathan Brown, Tony Jones, Damian Barrett, and Kane Cornes why he was departing. He said:
It’s been good fun, 23 years on the Sunday Footy Show.
He added:
A sad day, but I’ve probably just had enough. I’m getting a bit older, it would be nice to have a Sunday off. And I haven’t been sacked but it’s a matter of time, I suppose. Probably get out before I do get pushed.
Anyway, let’s get to know more about Billy Brownless through the article below. As we begin with his wiki, bio, continue reading to learn more about his age, birthday, height, weight, nationality, ethnicity, married, Instagram, and net worth in 2023.
Billy Brownless Quick Facts
Billy Brownless Wiki, Biography, Background
Billy Brownless was born on 28 January 1967 in Jerilderie, New South Wales. His father Anthony Tony Brownless died at the age of 82. It was on the day of his eviction from I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Sadly, he hasn’t disclosed anything about his mother or siblings. We will update you more on Billy’s family background as soon as the information is out. So, stay tuned for more updates!
As for his educational background, he attended Finley High School. Likewise, he is a graduate of Assumption College in Kilmore, Victoria. Billy first played football for his local team, the Jerilderie Football Club, when it was part of the Murray Football League.
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For your information, Billy debuted in the senior VFL in 1986, and soon established himself as a powerful full-forward, winning the Cats’ best first-year player award that year. He retired at the age of 30 in 1997. Likewise, he first played State of Origin in 1988 for New South Wales.
After retiring from football, Billy moved into the media, appearing regularly on The Footy Show. He played Joybell Bulger, the family’s matriarch, in The Footy Show’s “The House of Bulger” segment. Similarly, he also co-hosted Morning Glory, a weekday breakfast show on Melbourne radio station SEN 1116.
In March 2010, Billy joined Triple M Melbourne’s new drive show The Rush Hour. Likewise, he appeared in the sixth season of the Australian reality show, I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!
How Old Is Billy Brownless? Age, Birthday
Born in the year 1967, Billy Brownless age is currently 56 years old. He celebrates his birthday every year on the 28th of January with his close friends and family. As per his birthdate, his zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Billy Brownless Height, Weight
Billy Brownless stands at a tall height of 6ft 4 inches i.e. 192 cm and weighs 102kg i.e. 225 lb.
Billy Brownless Instagram
Billy Brownless runs his Instagram account under the name, billybrownless. His Instagram account is verified with 118k followers. He seems to be quite active on Instagram as he has uploaded 215 posts as of 2021. Billy’s Instagram bio reads:
Is Billy Brownless Married, Who Is Billy Brownless Wife? Children
Billy Brownless was once a married man. He was married to his wife, Nicky. They were married for 18 years and even share four children together. They have two daughters, Lucy and Ruby, and two sons, Oscar and Max. The couple split up in 2015.
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Nicky moved on to have a relationship with one of Billy’s friends, Garry Lyon. In an interview, Billy revealed that after years of pain there are now no issues between himself, Nicky and his former best mate Garry Lyon. At present, Garry and Nicky live together with Billy’s children. On the other hand, it seems Billy is dating his new girlfriend Justine.
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How Much Is Billy Brownless Net Worth in 2023?
Billy Brownless is a former professional footballer. He played for Geelong during all 12 years of his AFL career. After he retired from football, he went on to work in media. Billy is also a radio and television personality. Thus, he may have a decent salary and earnings enough to live a luxurious life. According to his Wikipedia page, Billy bought the Cumberland Hotel in Castlemaine, Victoria. Likewise, he also owns the Cremorne Hotel in Newtown, Victoria.
A source estimated his net worth to be around $3 million as of 2023. We will update you more on Billy Brownless’ salary, income and net worth as soon as the information gets available. So, stay tuned for more updates!
