Alison Irwin

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Alison Kemerer Irwin (born August 7, 1980) is most known for her appearances in three American reality TV shows.

[edit] Reality TV

During the summer of 2003, Alison participated in the reality TV series Big Brother 4 which aired on CBS. She finished runner-up to Jun Song.

In 2004 she participated in The Amazing Race 5 with her boyfriend, Donny Patrick. After finishing the first episode in first place, Alison and Donny were eliminated the very next episode, which was good for a 10th place finish. It is widely believed her presence in the race was merely a publicity stunt.

In 2006 Alison returned to the Big Brother house to take part in Season 7: All Stars. She was the first to be eliminated by a vote of 8-2 on July 13, 2006.

[edit] Early life

Alison grew up in Meadville, Pennsylvania with her mother Melinda, father Jim and brother J.R. Irwin.

She attended University of Pittsburgh, majoring in exercise physiology. While in college she was a member of Delta Zeta sorority and Pitt dance team. In 2001 she won the crown of Miss Crawford County 2001 allowing her to compete in the Miss Pennsylvania pageant; she was unable to attend the subsequent pageant. Later in 2002, Alison won another title as Miss Steel Valley again allowing her to compete in Miss Pennsylvania pageant - her platform issue was domestic violence. In 2003 Alison was crowned Miss Greater Juniata Valley. After her eviction from Big Brother All Stars, Alison moved to Orlando, Florida.