Ruben Bo Dower
Age: 24
From: London
Job: Artist and Designer
Quote: "What I loved most about my time in the masseria is that the world is built for straight people, but I got to live in a world built for gay people! Experiencing gay fantasy land where you can feel safe and comfortable to express yourself in any way you want is something I would recommend to any member of the alphabet army."
BBC biog: Ruben is an articulate, self-aware, self-confessed sexy nerd whose indecisiveness plays into his career and love life.
When it comes to relationships, they've been short-lived since the breakup of his first serious relationship three years ago. Ruben has been single ever since and is scared of being vulnerable and letting someone in but he's hoping that his time in the masseria will flip the script, as he's set an intention to leave with a boyfriend.
Ruben was born in London but moved to Norway when he was three years old and lived there for six years before returning to the UK with his family. Now living in London, Ruben works as a jewellery designer but isn't limited to this and says, "I want to do everything apart from make up my mind and this is reflected in my dating life - I'm keeping it consistent!"
Instagram account: @rubenbodower
I Kissed A Boy airs Sundays and Mondays from 6am on iPlayer and at 9pm on BBC Three.
Neil Wilkes
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