Meet Dane...
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Known as a local Kelowna celebrity, this goofy hockey jock believes you must play hard to win big.
For the first time, one of the houseguests on Big Brother Canada will be from Kelowna.
Dane Rupert is a former captain of the Kelowna Chiefs and is now a civil technician. In his cast photo, the 27-year-old shows his missing two front teeth that were knocked out by a hockey puck. He describes himself as fun, outgoing and entertaining.
Hockey player. superfan. Local Kelowna celebrity. Goofball. Short in stature, with a huge personality. Meet Dane:
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Rupertsa国际传媒檚 strategy to win will be based on a partnership he hopes to find in the house.
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Rupert says that living in Kelowna has prepared him for a win in the Big Brother Canada House, because the city is made up of a diverse population.
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The ex-hockey player plans on staying on his fellow cast memberssa国际传媒� good sides while crushing the competitions and trusting his gut.
A has been set up on Facebook for Rupert to make sure he goes all the way.
Rupert wonsa国际传媒檛 be the only house guest from B.C. He will be joined by Kiera Wallace, a 23-year-old from Port Moody and Damien Ketlo, a 28-year-old from Nadleh Whutsa国际传媒檈n.
Season 7 begins Wednesday, March 6 on Global.
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