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Tommy Walsh, the lovable builder and TV presenter known for his stint on Homes Under The Hammer, will forever be remembered for his role in Ground Force, the iconic garden makeover show. Alongside Alan Titchmarsh and Charlie Dimmock, Tommy became a household name, turning drab gardens into stunning retreats, all while being nominated by caring friends and family. Despite the trio's seamless teamwork onscreen, behind the scenes wasn't always as rosy.

Garden Rescue star Charlie Dimmock has been enjoying single life post-split from long-time beau, John Mushet which made headlines 20 years ago. Charlie, a firm BBC favourite since her Ground Force days between 1997 and 2005, became prime tabloid material when news broke of her affair with a microphone operator. In reflection, during a 2002 chat with The Daily Mail, she mused: "I don't see Andy anymore, but I don't regret what happened.

Charlie Dimmock, the well-known presenter of BBC's Garden Rescue, has been enjoying the single life in the New Forest after her relationship with former partner John Mushet ended.

BBC Garden Rescue's Charlie Dimmock has confessed she has 'no regrets' over her affair with a co-star that led to the end of her relationship with long-term partner John Mushet. Charlie, who is now hosting the new BBC show Garden Rescue, became a household name while presenting Ground Force alongside Alan Titchmarsh and Tommy Walsh from 1997 to 2005, with the show attracting up to 12 million viewers at its peak. In 2001, during her stint on Ground Force, it was revealed that Charlie had been having an affair with microphone operator Andy Simmons, leading to her split with John.

Charlie Dimmock, the host of BBC's Garden Rescue, has expressed 'no regrets' over her affair with a co-star that led to her split from long-term partner John Mushet.

Since rising to fame back in 1997 when she joined the cast of BBC’s Ground Force, Charlie Dimmock’s career has gone from strength to strength. During her time in the spotlight, the 57 year old has appeared on shows including The Joy of Gardening and Charlie's Garden Army and she’s become a familiar face on the small screen thanks to her gardening expertise. More recently, viewers may know Charlie thanks to her role on BBC show Garden Rescue.

Charlie Dimmock revealed she had 'no regrets' about her controversial affair with co-star during her time one-third presenting Ground Force.

Tommy Walsh became the nation's favourite when he appeared on Ground Force in the late 90s alongside Alan Titchmarsh and Charlie Dimmock.

Charlie Dimmock has been a regular face on our screens for a number of years now thanks to her presenting duties on the likes of Ground Force, Great British Garden Revival and, more recently, Garden Rescue.MORE: Garden Rescue's Charlie Dimmock reveals reason behind 11-year break from TVAnd now, writing exclusively for HELLO!, Dame Esther Rantzen revealed some details on the gardening expert's early days of fame - including Charlie's surprising reaction to her first-ever magazine shoot!WATCH: Are you a fan of Garden Rescue?Charlie became friends with former That's Life! presenter Esther more than 25 years ago when she, along with award-winning landscape designer Sarah Eberle, were called upon to help create a wonderful wildflower garden at Esther's home.MORE: Take a look at the Garden Rescue stars' own gardensMORE: Charlie Dimmock has 'no regrets' about Ground Force affair that ended 13-year relationshipRecalling their first meeting, Esther recalled describing Charlie as "the most beautiful woman I have ever seen [...] standing in our pond, looking just like a Greek goddess," to her husband, acclaimed documentary maker Desmond Wilcox. Dame Esther Rantzen reunited with Chalie Dimmock and Sarah Eberle for HELLO!Charlie was barely 30 years old at the time and working at a garden centre close to Esther's home in the New Forest but had already, at least in Esther's mind, all the makings of a bonafide TV sensation."I have never forgotten her rippling red-gold curls, her bright blue eyes, her perfect complexion without a trace of make-up.

Charlie hosted popular gardening transformation show Ground Force from 1997 to 2005 alongside Alan Titchmarsh and Tommy Walsh until it was cancelled.Years later, the star spoke about her break from TV after the BBC show was taken off air.She said: "People think that if you're suddenly not on telly, you've stopped working."That doesn't happen, because we all have mortgages to pay," Charlie added.The green-fingered star explained that after her TV exit in 2005 she had "been doing other things".Charlie told how she had been doing garden design and gardening which have kept her "very busy".She explained: "I've been doing a lot of work with dementia homes, at flower shows, giving demonstrations, working on cruises."I've been pootling around doing quite a lot of things."Speaking about the BBC show, Charlie said to Radio Times: "Ground Force ran its course. It was of its time."Following her break away from TV, she made her return on the show Garden Rescue in 2016, alongside garden designers the Rich brothers.Outside of her presenting career, the star has never been married, which she opened up about in an unearthed interview.Speaking in 2014, she gave her stance on marriage and the “selfish” reason she avoided it.She said: “I'm too old now, certainly too old for marriage, there's no point.

This Morning’s new TV gardener Daisy Payne has opened up about how she’s following in the footsteps of Ground Force’s Charlie Dimmock. Charlie – who was as famous for not wearing a bra as she was for her gardening skills – specialised in water features on the BBC programme in the late 90s and early 2000s, and now Daisy has admitted she considers herself to be ‘Charlie 2. 0.

Garden Rescue viewers have slammed the latest episode as the 'worst' makeover they've ever seen.

Garden Rescue viewers took an 'awful transformation' to task for a makeover with an outcome said to resemble a building site.

"I've discovered that the most difficult after-effect of the break-up is getting into another relationship."Now Charlie is best known as the presenter of the BBC series Garden Rescue.She returned to our screens earlier this year with the latest episodes of the series.The presenter is not thought to currently be in a relationship.Charlie revealed in 2014 that she was single and has not gone public with a new relationship since then.Speaking to the Irish Independent in 2016, Charlie said she was "way past marriage" telling the outlet: "I'm going to be 50 this year."Even sharing a house with someone would be a no from me."She continued: "I like my own company. I like to do what I want to do, I'm very selfish like that.

She made her return on the show Garden Rescue in 2016, alongside garden designers the Rich brothers.Although, many may have wondered why she took time away from the screen.In an unearthed interview, Charlie opened up about this period, admitting: “People think that if you’re suddenly not on telly, you’ve stopped working.“That doesn’t happen, because we all have mortgages to pay.“I had been on TV a very long time [1997 to 2005], but I had always been doing other things.

Charlie Dimmock had ‘no regrets’ over the Ground Force affairIn response, her co-star said she was "excited but so sad" to be leaving the show.Other Twitter users flocked to her post to share their thoughts.Tim Jones wrote: "Good luck Michelle, hope it all goes well for you, we’ve loved your traffic reports."Fletcher Kusaloka added: "Oh will miss laughter of yours Michelle thanks for all the reports and good luck in your new job.""Wishing you all the best Michelle," added Malcolm Jacobus.BBC Radio 5 Live host Naga Munchetty also liked Michelle's post on Twitter.The latter said of her new role: “I’m unbelievably excited to be presenting BBC Radio Manchester’s breakfast show.“To keep everyone company first thing in the morning is a privilege

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Charlie Dimmock had ‘no regrets’ over the Ground Force affairThe mother-of-two spilled: "She told Dustin about her daughter, blah-blah-blah, and invited him to the house that night."I’m sure he was rolling his eyes, and so was I when my mom invited me over to meet this golfer she had just met."So I show up looking like a complete ragamuffin, and here’s this really cute guy."I didn’t stay long, but he was such a gentleman, so endearing," she added to Golf Digest.Two years after meeting, they got engaged in 2013 and are set to marry this year.In 2018, Dustin gushed about his wife-to-be in a rare emotional tweet.The golfer wrote: “Every relationship goes through its ups and downs, but most importantly, we love each other very much and are