Dick Strawbridge: Escape to the Chateau star details how he first met Angel 'Very media'

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry fans who often criticise him on Twitter, while dismissing them as nothing more than “people shouting at the television”.Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, Richard said: “I think Twitter has made itself irrelevant, it’s become so silly.“What Twitter is, really, is you hearing people shouting at the television.

Strictly Come Dancing, I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! and SAS: Who Dares Wins.The all-rounder even wants to try his hand at culinary creations on The Great British Bake Off.Meanwhile, he's keen to turn around preconceived ideas about him being a "serial dater" or ladies' man, explaining that he likes a long-term relationship.In fact, on Valentine's Day this year, he was at a Birmingham branch of Italian restaurant Frankie and Benny's at a specially designed 'Take A Bae' event that matched up singletons with reality TV stars.James mingled with around 20 other diners and drinkers, having told Express.co.uk before the big day: "You can meet the love of your life going to the shops.

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Jana Duggar has returned to Arkansas after a long break to Los Angeles, and now she is sharing rare pictures of her mom Michelle from the trip.MORE: Counting On's Jana Duggar shocks fans with outfit choiceMichelle and her eldest daughter Jana were joined by son Jason for the visit to California where Jinger Duggar lives with her husband Jeremy Vuolo. In one picture, Michelle wore black leggings with a mid-length denim skirt and a white jacket, as her daughters - who both grew up wearing only skirts - wore jeans and a loose sweater.WATCH: Jana Duggar shares reel of her trip to Los AngelesIn another picture, Jana, 32, rocked a casual look in blue jeans and a black crew-neck tee.Jana also shared a fun reel of her trip, revealing that they spent time on the coast including Venice Beach and Malibu, visiting famous restaurants including Dukes.MORE: Everything you need to know about the Duggar family weddingsMORE: Jana Duggar courts engagement speculation as she keeps left hand hiddenJinger and Jeremy live near Sun Valley, in the San Fernando Valley, where they attend Grace Community Church as Jeremy pursues graduate studies at The Master’s SeminaryMom Michelle rarely appears on her children's social media feeds, and has been absent in recent months as the family deal with eldest son Josh Duggar was found guilty of being in receipt of child pornography.

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Escape To The Chateau star Angel Strawbridge, 43, has taken to social media to post an adorable picture of her and daughter Dorothy, seven.The television personality, who fronts the show with husband Dick Strawbridge, 61, was also celebrating her own birthday, as she reflected on tempting fate.Angel said that today would be an "extra special birthday-themed Wonderful Wednesday" as she shared the post to the couple's 139,000 Instagram followers.The mother-of-two posed alongside her daughter as they looked deep in thought while engaging in crafts at their lavish home.Angel, who runs a London-based vintage patisserie, said that seven years ago, she had been "blessed" with the "perfect" gift after welcoming her daughter into the world a day

Escape To The Chateau.It was a difficult decision at first to move to a new country with their two small children Arthur and Dorothy, however, Dick promised Angel they would be okay despite the upheaval.The couple also revealed there was one particular part of the property they both fell in love with when they first saw it.They shared: "We have an orangery, with which we fell in love when we walked around the property waiting for the estate agent to arrive."Dick became determined the couple would restore the estate to its former glory and transform it into a booming business.Angel who has a background in interior design, began to channel her passion for home decor into the property and brought her vision to life.In the turret room, Angel

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Escape to the Chateau viewers often catch glimpses of Dick Strawbridge, 62, and wife 42-year-old Angel's smitten relationship on the show.

Channel 4's Escape To The Chateau.Dick said that they had moved to a new country, with two young kids, "in the middle of winter, with no electric, sewage or heating."And they faced the prospect of renovating the castle's 45 rooms, as well as the outbuildings and moat which had seen "years of neglect.""It was extremely encouraging when excavating the hole for our new sewage system," the couple shared, "that we discovered the foundations of The Chateau which go down beyond the 2m hole we dug, showing some of the construction of the original castle."Dick added that the Monsieur and Madame suites were separate bedrooms, laughing: "We wondered if it was purely by chance that the master's suites had a staircase to the servant's quarters."But with

Escape to the Chateau star Dick Strawbridge has revealed that he "barely spoke" to his now wife Angel on the day they met.The TV star went on to say that the pair, who tied the knot in 2015, fell in love very quickly.Dick said it was Angel’s smile that initially caught his attention."The first thing I saw when I met Angel — I call her Angela — was her smile.“It's phenomenal,” he gushed.“We were introduced at a party by our shared agent — very media, I know."We barely spoke that night, but we knew that there was something at first sight.“And we fell in love very quickly,” he told The Times last year.Following their whirlwind romance, the couple wed at their stunning 19th-century château in France.They are now the proud parents to Arthur,

Escape To The Chateau fans will be left excited by the latest news from star Dick Strawbridge, 61.The presenter recently posted an update to his 80,000 followers on Twitter about when he and Angel Adoree, 42, will be back on screens.Dick was asked by a fan about when he will be returning to television when he shared the update.The follower asked him on social media: “When are you back on tv Dick?”The much-loved television personality replied: “Filming at the moment but we’ll let you know when we know!!”Fans of the property renovation show reacted with their excitement at the news.One wrote: “That is exceptionally exciting news.”Another added: “We have just finished going through all of your programs (sic) which took some time loved it as

Escape To The Chateau viewer, who had a question about something they had spotted on the Channel 4 show.The Twitter user noticed an unusual shaped wooden box by the door of the kitchen and wondered what it was for.Dick lives in France with his wife Angel and their children Arthur, eight and Dorothy, seven.In 2016, the family moved into a 19th-century château and began renovating and restoring it.“@dickstrawbridge Lovely to have a virtual glass of wine with you and Angel tonight but what is that beside the door?” the user wrote online.They had uploaded a picture of the couple’s kitchen, with a circle drawn around the intriguing item.“It’s a baguette box you get them everywhere in France,” Dick explained.Many took to the comments section to