Homes Under the Hammer: Last News

Homes Under the Hammer presenter Dion Dublin is a familiar face on TV, but not many know about his life away from the spotlight.The 54 year old presenter and pundit has had an exciting career in football and TV, playing for Manchester United, appearing on Celebrity MasterChef, and hosting the popular BBC home renovation show. Born in Leicester, Dion is also a dad and husband, often giving fans a peek into his family life on social media. In 2017, Dion married his wife Cheryl and they have an adorable three year old daughter named Ruby Roseanne.The family loves going on holidays together and Dion shares pictures on Instagram of them eating out, flying off to new places, and enjoying fun days out like visiting an alpaca farm and watching the Women's World Cup.

Martin Roberts has shared the chilling moment a Homes Under The Hammer crew member thought they had found a dead body during a house filming.The veteran presenter, who has been the face of the hit BBC property auction series since 2003, has amassed a trove of memorable experiences from touring countless properties for the programme - but this one understandably stands out. While he's very used to stepping over the threshold of neglected or derelict homes, Martin recalled how what he expected to be a very normal property visit turned into something much more disturbing.

Martin Roberts reached out to his fans for support as he braved the freezing cold weather to sleep rough on the streets.The Homes Under The Hammer presenter and former I'm A Celeb star, 61, called on his followers for encouragement as he embarked on his charity battle - which he took on despite catching pneumonia the last time he did it. He said: "So tonight I'm going to spend a fairly uncomfortable few hours experiencing sleeping rough. I've got a sleeping bag and all other sorts of bits and pieces to try and make it slightly better.

Jacqui Joseph, the host of BBC's Homes Under The Hammer, has been a familiar face on British TV for years. She's presented on GMTV, Daybreak, Lorraine, This Morning, The Alan Titchmarsh Show and is also sharing her talents on BBC's Money For Nothing. With her love for "property and interior design are real passions of mine", Jacqui often shares her upcycled furniture creations on Instagram.

BBC Radio 2 presenter Owain Wyn Evans, who joined the line-up of property experts on Homes Under The Hammer earlier this year, has opened up about the 'gay shame' that tormented him as a child.The 40-year-old, who fronted Wales' Home of the Year on BBC One, came out as gay to friends and family members at the age of 17. He has regularly spoken out about homophobic abuse received on social media for his presenting style and continues to be vocal in his support for the LGBTQ community.

Homes Under The Hammer's Jacqui Joseph has opened up about the enduring pain of losing her husband, but also shared why she knew she had to continue living her life. Jacqui joined the BBC property show Homes Under The Hammer in 2021, alongside Ground Force's Tommy Walsh. Since then, she's been a regular face on the popular daytime programme, offering her expertise to buyers as they spruce up their properties.The presenter and producer has also worked on a range of other shows, including ITV's GMTV, Daybreak and Lorraine, as well as Wife Swap: The Aftermath, Hollywood Gossip and the Alan Titchmarsh Show.

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.

Homes Under The Hammer ended with an unexpected romantic twist, as the stars of the show got engaged. Host Martin Roberts had been guiding viewers through an old sandstone cottage in picture-perfect Shropshire, that was crying out for some tender loving care. Expressing concern over the numerous problems damp and decaying walls among them Martin – who was once told he had 'hours to live' – soon found himself amazed by the impressive refurbishment undertaken by new owner Chris.

Homes Under The Hammer's Martel Maxwell has opened up about her battle with undiagnosed menopause, and revealed the alarming moment she forgot the word for 'carpet' on set.The TV presenter noticed something was "terribly wrong" when she began misplacing things at home and experiencing tension with her husband Jamie Parrat. But it was when the 46 year old lost her words in public, including during a school drop-off and while filming, that she realised the severity of the issue.

The journey of a Oxfordshire couple, Simon and Rebecca, who purchased a run-down end terrace in the Rhondda on Homes Under the Hammer, was not without its calamities. The home, located in Tylorstown and boasting three bedrooms and a spacious open-plan living quarter was absolutely in shambles and desperately needed a makeover.

Martin Roberts has broken his silence on the life-threatening health scare he encountered two years ago.The Homes Under the Hammer presenter was taken to hospital with chest pains in April 2022 and ended up needing life-saving emergency surgery. Martin, 60, was suffering from ­pericardial effusion - a build-up of fluid around the heart - causing organ failure. He still goes for regular check-ups two years after the ordeal, and says he cannot "understate the mental after-effects" of the health scare.

Denise Nurse is a familiar face to many as the presenter of BBC One's beloved show, Escape to the Country. Since 2007, she's been guiding viewers through picturesque landscapes and charming properties. After taking a nine-year break to focus on family, Denise made a triumphant return to the screen in 2022 and is set to grace our screens once again on Friday, 19 April, helping a new crop of buyers search for their dream home in Norfolk.

Homes Under the Hammer star Martin Roberts has shared some behind-the-scenes secrets he's seen on the show including some genuinely horrible discoveries.The TV star even has one strict rule he stands by when filming the BBC One show, which is "never, ever, ever look in the fridge" - a key tip he has picked up in the 20 years he's spent as the main host of the daytime show. Martin has travelled up and down the country during his stint on the property programme, inspecting over 2,000 properties snapped up at auction, but there have been a number of shocking scenes over the years, too.

Martin Roberts has broken down in tears over his dilemma with what to do with his dad's ashes, after he passed away in March, aged 90. Homes under the Hammer star Martin, 56, took to Instagram to post an emotional video where he told his followers that he didn't know what to do with the rest of his dad's ashes after they "didn't fit" in the box he had, with the intention of burying them next to his mother.The former I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! celeb described the post as being "dark humour" as he explained the situation, as he said he was heading to Warrington where lots of his dad's family are from, "to bury the ashes in the place where my mum is buried".

Homes Under the Hammer presenter Martin Roberts received an apology from his co-star Martel Maxwell after his hotel room flooded.The property expert, 59, revealed he was facing water running through the ceiling after his co-star, who had the room above him, became "a bit confused" during a power cut and forgot to turn the bathroom tap off.The star took to Twitter to share his hotel problem with his 21,000 followers.Filming water running through a ceiling light, he said: "Oh dear, not the thing you expect first thing in your hotel bedroom."Turning the camera back on himself, Martin revealed he had just got out of the shower."I think somebody might have left the bath running upstairs, oh dear!" he added.In a follow-up clip, the Homes Under the Hammer star went on to reveal who caused the problem.Wearing a robe, Martin said: "You'll love this!"Turns out it was Martel!"She's in the room above me, she left the tap running.Jumping to his co-star's defence, he added: "Now to be fair to her there was a power cut, she got a bit confused, she went downstairs, went to the reception."Meanwhile the power came back, the tap carried on running and it flooded my room!" he added before collapsing into laughter.Martin captioned the video: "The culprit is revealed….and it’s someone close to home. Music suggestions for the whole event please" he added alongside laughing emojis.Soon enough, Martin's co-star Martel Maxwell took to Twitter to issue an apology to the BBC presenter.Reposting his reveal video, she told her 13,000 followers: "It was me!!!"So sorry pal @TVMartinRoberts.

Homes Under The Hammer presenter Martin Roberts has taken to social media to express his fury after the Paddington Bear statue was moved when the Central London station incorporated the Elizabeth line.Speaking in a video shared with his 21,000 followers, Martin raged over the “rubbishy” location chosen for the statue.The TV star called on his fans to help him get the statue moved back to its previously historically relevant place inside the station.Filming himself in a busy Paddington Station, Martin said: “I’m just at Paddington station and there’s something really important that I need your help to sort out.“Paddington Bear, as you know, was discovered by Mr and Mrs Brown in Paddington station.“And for years, there has been a Paddington statue underneath the clock over there, where Paddington was first found.“When they opened the Elizabeth line, they decided - in some mad idea - that they would move Paddington to here - in this rubbishy little area, away from everybody.”Martin continued: “So, I don’t know who made this decision.“I know there are bigger problems in the world, right? But I think this is rubbish.“And so, help me complain to get Paddington moved back to where he should be, which is over there by the clock, which is where he was found.”In the caption, Martin wrote: “I know there are more important issues in the world…but …The Paddington Bear statue at Paddington station has been moved to a TERRIBLE location.“Can you help me get it moved back to where Paddington was first found by Mr & Mrs Brown? #movepaddingtonbear @paddingtonbear @gwruk”Other social media users threw their support behind Martin as they took to the post’s comments section to share their outrage over the decision.Stilla1408 said: “That is

Homes Under The Hammer presenter Martin Roberts has issued an important career update since his terrifying health scare left him close to death last month. After being rushed into hospital last month, the star has confirmed his future on the popular BBC show.Martin, 58, told his 20,700 Instagram followers this afternoon: “So I’ve got some news and it’s actually pretty amazing news.“Today is a very special day and it’s quite an emotional day to be honest.“Because I’ve spoken to the doctors and they’ve said as long as I take it easy - which isn’t necessarily that easy for me but I’ve got to…“As long as I take it easy, I’m ok to start work.So I’m back today filming Homes Under The Hammer.”More to follow…“I’m in the valleys of Wales and I never thought I would be so happy to see a two-up two-down terrace,” he continued, kissing the wall of a house.“I have missed this so much and yeah, it’s amazing to be back.”He then pointed to his multi-coloured floral shirt with clashing patterns.Martin went on: “So you might notice this shirt, it’s a little bit OTT but it’s a bit of a sartorial celebration.   “It’s also the nearest thing I’ve got to a bunch of flowers which I’m going to dedicate to you, if you just sent messages of your support and all of your good wishes.“This is a shirt for you and so at some point in the future you’ll see this on Homes Under the Hammer," he added.The star continued: “And people might make silly comments about me wearing this ridiculously OTT shirt, but you’ll know it’s because it was a little nod to all the kindness I’ve received over the last few weeks.“So thank you again and here I am.

Homes Under The Hammer's Martel Maxwell has heeded her co-star Martin Robert's advice after his hospital dash last month.The BBC presenter, 45, took to social media to tell how she had taken the time to slow down recently after hearing about her co-star's health scare.In view of her 12,000 followers, Martel told how she had taken time out of her day to appreciate the small things.She wrote: "Sometimes you’ve got to stop and smell the flowers (@TVMartinRoberts recently said) and so, I did."I stopped, looked and learned."#BylandAbbey dates from the 12th century, inhabited by 100 or so monks until Henry VIII’s reign."It was calming and beautiful @EnglishHeritage," she ended her post.This isn't the first time Martel has addressed Martin's words of advice.Earlier in the month, the TV star replied after Martin shared a health update with his fans.Reposting the clip, Martel wrote: "Aw..wise words Sensei..sending love," complete with heart emojis.In the video, Martin told his fans: "So I've come out for a walk to a waterfall to my favourite place in the world."It's a waterfall not far from where I live, it's the first time I've really ventured out since I've got home."It's taken me about three times as long as normal to get here but I just wanted to be out in nature," he added.Martin went on: "You can't help but think I'm really lucky to be able to see this, because I might not have seen this again."It's a week on now, over a week on, I'm not playing the 'what if' game, but I guess you've got to stop that and just be thankful."And I am eternally thankful for the care I got from the healthcare staff, the support I got from you and those around me."You count your lucky stars," he confessed.The star continued: "I call this 'wear

Homes Under The Hammer star Lucy Alexander posted a photo of herself with A Place in the Sun presenter Jasmine Harman, quipping that the shot had been snapped before the accident happened.

Homes Under The Hammer host Martin Roberts, 58, took to social media to share a message with his fans. He posted a message on Monday while out on a walk at his “favourite place in the world” and told fans he felt “lucky” as well as “thankful”.Martin said he didn’t want to “preach” but he urged fans to visit A&E immediately “if you have any symptoms like the ones I had”.The property star underwent life-saving emergency surgery after fluid had gathered around his heat last month.The property expert wrote, in view of his 51,000 Twitter followers: “So…gradually trying to get back to normality.“Big week of tests to try to establish the cause of the crisis and sort out my lungs."“Meanwhile I’m trying to be positive but it’s hard not to sometimes reflect on the “What if’s...”“But Wear Sunscreen helps.”Martin included a link to the uplifting Baz Luhrmann song Everybody's Free To Wear Sunscreen in his tweet.Martin described his recovery as "a second chance" at life after he was rushed to hospital with "hours to live" in April.He has also shared details of his experience, including that he had an eight-inch syringe plunged into his heart by doctors while he was awake due to a rare condition called cardiac tamponade.The syringe helped drain fluid from Martin’s heart.In a recent interview, Martin said: "I feel so very lucky to be here.

Lucy Alexander, 52, presented on Homes Under The Hammer from its launch until 2015 alongside Martin Roberts.The presenter has taken to Instagram to ask her followers for help after noticing while heading out of the house that the security tag is still on her leather jacket.Lucy shared the video clips on her Instagram story in view of her 57,200 followers.Sitting in her garden, she said to the camera: "Good evening! Bit of a dilemma, just realised."I'm about to walk out the door, new leather jacket and this has happened."Lucy then moved the camera away from her face to show the side of her new leather jacket that can be seen to have a large red security tag on it.The former BBC presenter laughed, while she took her large pink sunnies off her face and placed them on her head.She continued: "Still got the tag on the b****y jacket. Does anyone know how to get them off? Can you help me please?"The video then ended, with a new video starting with Lucy appearing to be back in the house recording the jacket on a table.She added: "So what are the chances of that? Didn't obviously beep when I went out of the shop a month ago, but there it is."Lucy asked her followers again if anyone could help her as she tried to solve her "dilemma" before she headed out.Unable to solve the issue, Lucy eventually took to Instagram to share a video of herself later in the evening in a cargo jacket.She concluded: "So I have changed jackets.