Chad Hurst rose to fame as the tattooed tradie-turned-model who won Big Brother Australia in 2020.
And on Christmas day, he proved he is still every bit the crowd favourite as he stepped out in Sydney to attend an NBL clash at Qudos Bank Arena.
The former reality TV star was spotted attentively watching a match from the roaring crowd, hanging onto every suspenseful play.
The 32-year-old looked relaxed and confident as he posed for photos from the Pumped by Reebok chairs, flashing the shaka hand signal to the camera while showcasing his muscular, tattooed arms.
The Australian model-turned-fitness entrepreneur wore a slick black shirt that highlighted his impressive physique, while his dark hair was neatly trimmed and styled.
Chad appeared in great spirits as he soaked up the electric atmosphere during the high-profile Christmas Day fixture on Thursday.
Chad Hurst (right) rose to fame as the tattooed tradie-turned-model who won Big Brother Australia. And on Christmas day, he proved he is still every bit the crowd favourite as he stepped out in Sydney to attend an NBL clash at Qudos Bank Arena
The Sydney-born star first made headlines when he won Big Brother Australia in 2020.
He took home a $234,000 cash prize and instantly became one of the show’s most popular winners.
Since his reality TV success, Chad has carved out a busy career as a personal trainer, entrepreneur and model.
He later fronted campaigns for major brands including Jean Paul Gaultier.
In October, he made his long-awaited return to the catwalk.
He looked every inch the seasoned model as he opened menswear designer Justin Cassin’s Spring/Summer collection at Melbourne Fashion Week.
The genetically blessed star was photographed strutting down the runway shirtless beneath a cropped blush-pink jacket.
Chad teamed the bold piece with crisp white trousers, a brown belt, and sleek white sneakers – effortlessly showing off his toned abs and chest tattoos.
The 32-year-old looked relaxed and confident as he posed for photos from the Pumped by Reebok chairs, flashing a thumbs up to the camera while showcasing his muscular, tattooed arms
Chad first made headlines when he won $234,000 on the Channel Seven series in 2020
Completing the look with aviator sunglasses and slicked-back hair, the Sydney-born model oozed confidence as the crowd captured the moment on their phones.
Despite winning a cool $234K, Chad previously revealed that he was still working seven days a week as a model and personal trainer.
‘I’m doing everything; it’s killing me and I can’t wait to have a day off to be honest,’ he told The Daily Telegraph.
‘But it’s not really work because I have such a passion for PT and modelling.’
Chad has been busy working as a personal trainer, managing Combine Air in North Sydney and running a kayaking tour on Sydney Harbour.
