'She's a bloke!' Resurfaced Big Brother footage shows the moment Ryan 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald works out guest star Miriam Rivera was born a man... as the Mexican model is found dead aged 38
Before he was a successful radio host, Ryan 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald appeared as a contestant on Big Brother in 2004, alongside transgender model Miriam Rivera.
And Daily Mail Australia has uncovered footage of the moment Fitzy worked out Miriam's 'secret' on day 43 of the show, after she had entered the house under a false name.
Miriam first introduced herself to the housemates as a dance teacher named 'Maria'.
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'She's a bloke!' Resurfaced footage shows Ryan 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald (pictured during his eviction) reacting to Miriam Rivera's gender bombshell in the Big Brother house back in 2004
After making her dramatic entrance, the bubbly model was greeted by several of the housemates before Fitzy stepped forward to introduce himself.
Within seconds of greeting 'Maria', Fitzy was suspicious about her true gender, telling fellow housemate Trevor Butler: 'She's a bloke, she's a bloke!'
After Miriam was called to the diary room, housemate Wesley Dening asked, 'Is it Maria or Mario?' Fitzy then replied: 'I'll give you the hot tip...'
Intruder alert! Miriam introduced herself to the housemates as a dance teacher named 'Maria'
Later on, Fitzy's suspicions became a heated topic of discussion in the house.
Housemate Merlin Luck called him out, saying he didn't feel comfortable with the accusation being made.
Fitzy responded: 'I'm just being honest, Merlin, totally honest. I don't want to be the one looking like a d**k if I don't... what do you want me to do, keep it quiet?'
Hmm: Within seconds of greeting 'Maria', Fitzy (pictured) was suspicious about her true gender, telling fellow housemate Trevor Butler: 'She's a bloke, she's a bloke!'
Up close: Fitzy became convinced 'Maria' was biologically male after salsa dancing with her
Later in the episode, Fitzy had a conversation with housemate Paul Dyer, who also weighed in on the debate about whether 'Maria' was male or female.
'It's gonna to be embarrassing for me if you're right. And if I'm right, it's gonna to be shocking for you, 'cause she's a good looking woman!' Paul said.
Despite Paul's doubts, Fitzy's suspicions turned out to be correct.
Eventually, Miriam revealed her true name and gender, saying: 'I wasn't born as a woman, I was born as a man.'
Hot topic! Later in the episode, Fitzy had a conversation with housemate Paul Dyer (right), who also weighed in on the debate about whether 'Maria' was male or female
Miriam, who also appeared on the British dating show There's Something About Miriam, died aged 38 in Hermosillo, Mexico on February 5.
Her death wasn't reported until this week, and remains shrouded in mystery.
Miriam's husband Daniel Cuervo suspects foul play was involved, telling Daily Mail Australia she may have been killed for refusing to accept work as a prostitute.
Gone too soon: Miriam, who also appeared on the British dating show There's Something About Miriam (title screen pictured), died aged 38 in Hermosillo, Mexico on February 5
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