second series of the New Zealand version of X Factor. He was also the host of the revived sixth season of Dancing with the Stars in New Zealand, alongside Sharyn Casey. Both of these shows aired on TV3. Bowden was the host of The Hype on the E! Network in Australia and New Zealand, alongside Ksenija Lukich. The show first aired October 2015, but is no longer screening on E!. Other work Bowden has co-hosted the televised Qantas Television Awards, New Zealand Music Awards, Girlfriend Model Search, NZ Color Trophy Awards and the Christmas at St Matthews Music Special. He has also been enlisted as a weekly columnist for the New Zealand Woman's Weekly, New Idea and The TV Guide. He appeared on Shortland Streets 15th anniversary show. He has done voice over work for Bond and Bond and Burger King, as well as appearing in numerous TV commercials, as well as narrator for season 2 of IRT World Deadliest Roads. As an actor, Bowden appeared in the independent feature The Devil Dared Me To. The film had its world premiere at Austin's South by Southwest Festival and received a standing ovation. In addition to his film role, he had small roles on the television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena: Warrior Princess and Shortland Street. He also played himself on Go Girls. He also interviewed stars for between-movie fillers on Sky Television. Personal life Bowden married TV3 reporter Claire Robbie in 2008. The couple separated and divorced in 2012. During the filming of Bachelor New Zealand, it was revealed that Bowden had briefly dated one of the contestants. Bowden's family are Catholic, and he attends mass when he is in New Zealand. Filmography References External links Dominic Bowden profile at Karen Kay Management 1977 births Auckland University of Technology alumni New Zealand Idol Living people New Zealand television personalities