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Bowie Jane, also known as Bowie Jane Ball, was a houseguest on Big Brother Australia's 25th season. She is a DJ, lawyer, and former tennis player from Melbourne, Australia, who moved to Los Angeles, California, in 2015. Bowie was the only female houseguest on Big Brother 25 to win HOH multiple times and was the first female houseguest to win more than two HOHs since Angela Rummans on Big Brother 20. She was also the last houseguest to be nominated on Big Brother 25, receiving her first nomination on Day 98.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Bowie Jane Ball |
| Nickname | FBJ |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Age | 45 years |
| Occupation | Criminal trial attorney, Barrister, Lawyer, DJ |
| Competition | Big Brother Season 25 |
| Co-contestants | Cirie Fields, Cameron Hardin, Matt Klotz, Jag Bains, Felicia Cannon, Blue Kim, Cory Wurtenberger, Jared Fields, Izzy Gleicher, Red Utley |
| Prize Money | $750,000 |
| Performance | Played it safe in the beginning, stayed under the radar, won Head of Household (HoH) multiple times, formed an alliance called "The Mafia" with Jag Bains and Matt Klotz |
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What You'll Learn
Bowie Jane's career as a DJ and lawyer
Miranda "Bowie Jane" Ball is an Australian DJ, producer, singer, and lawyer. She studied law and commerce at Deakin University, and from 2009 to 2013, she worked as a criminal lawyer in Melbourne under her birth name, Miranda Ball. During this time, she also performed music at night without her colleagues' knowledge.
In 2013, Jane released her debut single, "Luv Bomb", which appeared on the UK singles chart. That same year, she moved to London to pursue a pop music career. She has since released several other singles, including "Busted" in 2018, which premiered on the CBS series S.W.A.T. and rose to number 21 on the Dance Club Songs Billboard chart. She has also performed at music festivals like EDC Las Vegas.
In addition to her music career, Jane has worked as a lawyer. She described leading a secret double life before her story was exposed, after which she quit her job as a lawyer to become a full-time DJ.
In 2023, Jane took a break from her DJ career to compete on season 25 of CBS' Big Brother, becoming the first Australian to compete on the US version of the show. She finished as the second runner-up, making it to the final three without ever being nominated.
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Her gameplay and strategy
Bowie Jane, the Australian DJ and lawyer, was a houseguest on Big Brother 25, competing for the $750,000 grand prize. Jane was the only female houseguest on Big Brother 25 to win HOH multiple times. She was also the first female houseguest to win more than two HOHs since Angela Rummans on Big Brother 20.
Jane's gameplay and strategy involved staying under the radar and aligning herself with whoever was in power, which frustrated some houseguests. She was initially loyal to Cirie Fields' "Bye Bye Bitches" alliance but quickly defected after her closest ally, Red Utley, was evicted in Week 5 without her knowledge. This left her without any true allies and she was seen as the least threatening houseguest due to her unstrategic gameplay.
However, Jane's game changed significantly after her Head of Household win in Week 10. She formed a new dominant alliance, "The Mafia," with Jag Bains and Matt Klotz, which gave her the power to take out her enemies and reach the endgame. Despite claiming that she did not want to deceive others to win, she was eventually evicted by Jag, who chose his closer relationship with Matt over her.
Some viewers criticised Jane's gameplay as non-existent, arguing that she was left out and shut out of important strategy sessions. However, others recognised her potential as a fierce competitor, citing her competitive nature and interesting life experiences as a lawyer and musician.
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Her personality and relationships with other contestants
Bowie Jane, an Australian DJ and lawyer, was a houseguest on Big Brother 25. She was the only female houseguest on the show to win HOH multiple times. She was also the first female houseguest to win more than two HOHs since Angela Rummans on Big Brother 20 (US).
Bowie Jane was initially loyal to Cirie Fields' Bye Bye Bitches alliance. However, she quickly defected after her closest ally, Red Utley, was evicted in the fifth week without her knowledge. After Red Utley's eviction, she became a largely independent player, except for her alliance with Cameron Hardin. She was seen as the least threatening houseguest and flew under the radar until her Head of Household win in Week 10.
Some viewers have described her as a "non-factor" in the game, claiming that she was often left out and shut out of social interactions. They also criticised her gameplay, saying that she was bad at the game and that she was a coaster or floater. However, others have defended her, saying that she is adorable and nice to everyone.
Despite her potential as a strong competitor, her performance on the show was relatively quiet. She kept her law career a secret from the other contestants, believing that revealing her profession would make her more likely to be voted out.
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Her time on Big Brother
Bowie Jane, the Australian DJ and lawyer, was a houseguest on Big Brother 25, competing for the \$750,000 grand prize. She was the only female houseguest on Big Brother 25 to win HOH multiple times.
Before entering the Big Brother house, Bowie led a "secret double life", working as a criminal trial attorney by day and a DJ by night. She had hit songs and regular radio shows and was a seasoned performer. She also once played tennis "at a really high level", having been 7th in Australia in the 18 and unders before going on the professional circuit.
Bowie Jane's strategy in the game was to sit back and take stock of the situation. She was unstrategic and flew under the radar for most of the game, leading some to call her a "non-factor". She was loyal to Cirie Fields' Bye Bye Bitches alliance until her closest ally Red Utley was evicted in week 5. After this, she defected and became a mostly independent player, with no true allies. She continued to fly under the radar until her Head of Household win in Week 10, where she formed a new dominant alliance, The Mafia, with Jag Bains and Matt Klotz.
Bowie was the final houseguest to be nominated on Big Brother 25, receiving her first nomination on Day 98. She holds the record for the most days spent without being nominated for eviction. She was the tenth houseguest to reach the Final 3 while never being nominated in a single season.
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Her life before Big Brother
Bowie Jane, or Miranda "Bowie Jane" Ball, is an Australian DJ, producer, singer, and lawyer. Before appearing on Big Brother, Jane led a "secret double life", working as a criminal lawyer in Melbourne during the day, and performing as a DJ at night. She specialised in money laundering and tax fraud. Jane was also a tennis player, ranked 7th in Australia in the 18 and under category, before going on to play professionally.
Jane's debut single "Luv Bomb" was released in 2013 and featured on the UK singles chart. In 2018, she released another single, "Busted", which premiered on the CBS series S.W.A.T. and reached number 21 on the Dance Club Songs Billboard chart. Jane also has her own radio show and podcasts, including the DJ Bowie Jane Show on Insomniac Radio and Babes Behind the Beats.
In 2015, Jane moved from Australia to Los Angeles, California, where she is "loving" her life. She entered the Big Brother house as one of 17 houseguests competing for the $750,000 grand prize on season 25 of the show.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, Bowie Jane was on Big Brother Australia. She was a houseguest on season 25.
Bowie Jane is a barrister, which is a lawyer in Australia. She also works as a DJ.
Bowie Jane preferred to stay under the radar and was not a part of any alliances in the initial weeks.
Yes, her strategy paid off as she is the only female houseguest on Big Brother 25 (US) to win HOH multiple times.
She is described as "adorable and Australian and nice to everyone."
