Brian speaks about love for Amanda

Big Brother winner Brian Belo has admitted that he is "in love" with his former housemate Amanda Marchant.

The 20-year-old grew close to the blonde during their time in the house, and was thrilled when she agreed to go on a date with him on Friday night.

"I have never been in love before but I think I am now," Brian told the Daily Star Sunday. "I think the world of Amanda. Having her in my life is like the best dream ever. I just don't want to wake up."

Asked about their planned date, he continued: "I can't believe she said yes. I guess this means we are proper going out. We have had our own little holiday romance in the house and I just hope that it continues. Amanda is an amazing girl who makes me feel so special. When I am with her I get all nervous and feel butterflies in my stomach.

"I definitely want to settle down with her if she will have me. But the main thing is that we stay friends."