Bachelor blitz! Single Jamie Durie steps out at charity Chocolate Ball with brother Chris as his date
He has been single since splitting from fiance Lisa Christie late last year, and Jamie Durie is more than happy to keep it that way.
The 44-year-old celebrity landscaper and television presenter stepped out with none other than his brother Chris on his arm at the 5th Annual Sydney Chocolate Ball.
Durie - who is now based in LA after finding success as a regular on The Oprah Winfrey Show - was the emcee at the charity event on Saturday night.
Backyard bachelor: Jamie Durie on the red carpet at the 5th Annual Chocolate Ball in Sydney on Saturday night
Walking the red carpet at the Grand Ballroom at Sydney's Hilton, the backyard bachelor didn't seem to mind the lack of a lady on his arm.
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'I'm single and at the moment, and enjoying my quiet time,' he told the Daily Mail Australia.
'I've just been hanging out with friends, keeping busy... actually my date tonight is my brother.
'It's a bit of a bromance.'
Real-life bromance: The 44-year-old TV presenter took his younger brother Chris as his date to the charity event
[Celebrity gala: Australian cricketer Shane Watson was also at the ball, along with his wife Lee Furlong
Durie flew back into Australia for the charity gala, which raises funds for the FSHD Global Research Foundation to help find a cure for the debilitating facioscapulohumeral dystrophy – the most common form of muscular dystrophy in adults and children.
He looked dapper at The Great Gatsby-themed event, wearing a snug black and white pin-striped suit.
After gaining fame as the host of Backyard Blitz in Australia, the Sydney local made it in the US after becoming a personal favourite of screen queen Oprah.
He even got his own series in the US - The Outdoor Garden - which ran four seasons, but said he has recently finished up filming a 'secret' project in California.
Black tie: The stunning blonde wowed in an all-noir floor-length gown with draping and lace detail
Bright sparks: (L - R) Jessica Napier along with Elise Doctor and Stephaine Kula added some varying shades to the night's festivities
The new series will debut on a different US network, with Durie remaining hush-hush over the details of the makeover style program.
'It's all top secret, but it's a very different show from what I've done before,' he said.
In the meantime, between juggling his work as a TV host, furniture designer, charity worker, and author, Durie admits it can be hard to stay in shape.
'You've just got to keep moving,' said the former male entertainer, who first became involved in showbizz as part of the original Manpower Australia line-up in Nineties.
Fighting fit: Retired Australian boxer Jeff Fenech with his wife Suzee at the fundraising evening
He pointed to his good friend and celebrity chef Luke Mangan - who was behind the three course meal at the event - for keeping him in line.
'Luke is doing the food tonight, he knows, he'll tell you.
'It's all about eating nutritious food and controlling your portions.'
Mangan and Durie weren't the only celebrities at the event, with cricketer Shane Watson also in attendance with his wife Lee Furlong.
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