News about Martin Roberts

Inside the homes of TV's design experts: They judge our houses - now you can judge theirs! From the star with a 400-year-old sofa to another with a framed picture of Vinnie Jones (and is Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's wallpaper as loud as his suits?)

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 5, 2024
The findings include Sarah Beeny's 15th-century chair that she 'loves' (centre) and Homes Under The Hammer presenter Martin Roberts's framed picture of football hardman Vinnie Jones. Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's loud wallpaper (left) also features throughout his home, while Location, Location, Location host Phil Spencer showed off his countryside retreat (right). It comes after eyebrows were raised this week when Grand Designs host Kevin McCloud revealed his love of Ikea kitchens after installing one himself at his property. Here MailOnline looks at the homes of famous of TV design experts and lets you judge them.

Martin Roberts will risk speeding up his 'demise' after near death experience in a bid to help troubled children get their lives on track as they work on £500,000 renovation project

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 27, 2024
Martin Roberts says he's willing to take any risk in his pursuit of helping others after his near death experience when he underwent emergency heart surgery back in 2022. The television presenter and property expert, 60, was told he had 'a few hours to live' and underwent life-saving surgery after suffering from pericardial effusion, a build-up of fluid in the structure around the heart. Last year, he revealed his plans to bring a Welsh valleys community's heritage back to life by injecting £500,000 of his own money into a special project.

A Place in the Sun's Lucy Alexander, 54, reveals she nearly turned down the show after struggling with perimenopause: 'I have no qualms telling the crew I've got a hot flush!'

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 24, 2024
A Place in the Sun presenter Lucy Alexander has revealed she nearly turned down the gig because she is perimenopausal and has no qualms telling the all-male crew she's having a hot flush. The 54-year-old property expert confirmed last month she had landed a permanent role on A Place in the Sun and has been jetting off to various locations once a month to film the programme. The Homes Under the Hammer host said: 'I wasn't sure whether I should take the job at first. Being perimenopausal, I was worried about having hot flushes in a hot country.

Martin Roberts breaks his silence on emergency heart surgery as he confesses he struggles with the mental effects more than the physical and admits: 'I was told to slow down, but I did the opposite'

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 22, 2024
The Homes Under the Hammer presenter, 60, previously shared how he was told he had 'a few hours to live' after finding out he was suffering from pericardial effusion, which is a build-up of fluid in the structure around the heart, and was rushed into surgery that saved his life.  Speaking about the surgery two years on, Martin is still struggling to heal from the mental impact of the surgery and how it has changed his attitude to life as he admitted: 'I was told to slow down, but I did the opposite'. 

Homes Under The Hammer's Martin Roberts left shocked after entering property with items that have been untouched for over 100 years: 'My goodness!'

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 27, 2024
Martin Roberts, the show's homemaker, was left in awe by 100-year-old items he found on a recent episode. Martin, 60, was seen inside a three-bedroom Victorian home in Rochester, Kent, that had items from as far back as 1917. The property had been listed for £130,000 at auction, but it was sold for £192,000 after the new owner, Hyacinth, saw potential in the home.

Homes under the Hammer star Martin Roberts is left stunned as he makes a surprising discovery in a 'tired and dated' flat that 'hasn't been touched since it was built'

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 19, 2024
On Tuesday, Homes Under The Hammer returned for a new series, but host Martin Roberts was left stunned after making an unexpected discovery in a 'no-go' house. Martin, 60, scaled a set of stairs in the building of flats, pointing out that being on the third floor makes it one to avoid for those with disabilities. He continued by saying that the apartment was not in bad shape, but that it did appear old and dated before he stepped inside.

As the BBC show celebrates 20 years on air, a former Homes Under The Hammer host previews a comeback: 'Never say never.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 14, 2024
Lucy Alexander of Homes Under The Hammer has asked if she will return to the hit daytime show as it celebrates two decades on air. Lucy first appeared on televisions in 2003 alongside fellow co-star Martin Roberts and stayed on the show for 13 years. The property presenter said goodbye in 2016 after an excellent stint on the show, and that taking on other projects was a deciding factor in her departure.

Who presents Homes Under The Hammer? Dion Dublin, the ex-footballer, is among the presenters of BBC One's show

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 8, 2024
Homes Under The Hammer has seen many developer hopefuls attempt to flip houses and turn them into cash. Since the show first appeared on television in 2003, many renovators have taken risks at auction in the hopes of building their dream home. The daytime series, which features real-life purchases, reveals the benefits and disadvantages of buying a house at auction. But with many presenters coming and going over the years, who currently hosts the show?

After his dramatic three stone weight loss and new show axe, Celebrity Big Brother' has resigned

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 28, 2024
According to reports, Big Brother has already signed a tumultuous reality star ahead of the forthcoming series on Monday. According to reports, ITV bosses have obtained a dazzling lineup of actors for the show's new reboot, which was last seen on Channel 5 in August 2018.

Homes Under The Hammer's Tommy Walsh makes disgusting discovery in townhouse causing his 'stomach to turn over' as he is hit by 'ripe' stench

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 25, 2024
On the new episode of Homes Under The Hammer, Tommy Walsh was sick to his stomach after finding a revolting discovery in a Windsor property. On Tuesday, the presenter, 67, appeared on the BBC property show alongside Martin Roberts and Dion Dublin. Tommy went to inspect a three-bedroom townhouse that had a market value of £250,000.

Homes are being ruined and replaced by a television weatherman as bosses attempt to "keep younger viewers interested."

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 21, 2024
Homes Under The Hammer has reportedly fired host Tommy Walsh in a big show shake up. As bosses try to'keep younger viewers interested,' the former Ground Force actor, 67, is expected to be replaced by TV weatherman and Radio host Owain Wyn Evans, 39. According to The Sun, Tommy joined the BBC renovation show in 2021 and has already shot his final episode last year.

As their celebrity spin-off episodes are finally introduced, two of the BBC property shows get a major overhaul

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 18, 2023
As their celebrity spin-off episodes were finally released on Monday, BBC's Escape To The Country and Homes Under the Hammer both had a big shake-up. The much-loved TV shows had certainly one thing in common: they all underwent a special upgrade and added some familiar faces on screen. The popular daytime shows will feature a slew of celebrities from Strictly Come Dancing, The Chase, The One Show, and many more for the first time.

Martin Roberts, the Hammer's host, has 'irrational fear' that he will die

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 21, 2023
Martin Roberts said he was "irrationally afraid" that he would die at any moment after being rushed to hospital for emergency heart surgery last year. In April last year, the Hammer's founder, 59, told The Mirror that he hasn't been able to cope with his health scare, while still focusing on the 'what ifs'. He said: 'The mental recovery is that fear that that happened, will it happen again?Suddenly, it's a Monday morning, am I going to die? That is a little bit scary, but it's a difficult thing to move forward from when you've been through what I went through.'

Kerry Katona breaks down in tears as she admits she has 'messed up' her body

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 18, 2023
Kerry Katona wept tears when she admitted to hating her body while participating in The Big Celebrity Detox. After undergoing multiple surgical procedures, including tummy tucks and breast reduction, the reality star, 42, admitted she'messed with her body too much. Toby Aromolaran, television presenter Martin Roberts, and Chloe Veitch of Love Island all participated in the programme, which sees them undergo unconventional treatments in an attempt to make their lives more enjoyable.

Is this the MOST extreme reality show yet?The Big Celebrity Detox sees stars DRINK their own urine

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 14, 2023
Kerry Katona, Martin Roberts, Toby Aromolaran, David Potts, Michael Venom Page, Chloe Veitch, and Princess Olga Romanoff appear on the show. Megan Barton-Hanson, a student at the University of On the second day of the competition, she has even threatened to leave as she admitted it was more difficult than she expected. On Monday, the Big Celebrity Detox begins, with the celebrity line-up competing in'spiritual' challenges, including digesting seeds, which cause serious vomiting.

On The Big Celebrity Detox, Martin Roberts addresses his near-death experience

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 14, 2023
Since being rushed to the hospital for emergency heart surgery, the Homes Under the Hammer host, 59, recently shared he had just 'a few hours to live.' Martin has signed up for an E4 reality television show, which will see stars trying new therapies such as drinking their own urine and vomiting as a result of his health scare.

Martin Roberts reveals he was told he had 'a few hours to live' before heart surgery

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 10, 2023
After being rushed to hospital for emergency heart surgery, Martin Roberts has revealed that doctors warned him he had just a few hours to live. After mistaking chest pains for long covid, the Homes Under The Hammer host, 59, underwent the life-saving procedure last year. Martin discovered he was suffering from pericardial effusion, or a buildup of fluid in the heart, and he was rushed into heart surgery that saved his life.

Martin Roberts appears in a empathetic video as he deals with a major issue regarding his late father's ashes

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 1, 2023
Norman, his late father, who died in March this year, was the host of Homes Under the Hammer. On Monday, he posted an emotional video on Twitter as he asked followers for assistance after being confronted with a huge mystery regarding his late father's ashes.

Princess Olga Romanoff, 73, reveals how she undertook bizarre treatments for Channel 4 reality show

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 29, 2023
For the Channel 4 series The Big Celebrity Detox, Princess Olga Romanoff will be seen by viewers nude mirror-gazing, being spanked, receiving snake surgery, and participating in urine therapy. The late Queen Elizabeth's cousin will perform in the bizarre treatments, including the 'Yoni steaming', which the 73-year-old describes as a 'killer.' 'My intention of a detox is to be massaged and having fruit juices and lettuce leaves,' she told The Mail on Sunday.' Until then, there was the Yoni steaming.'

Homes Under the Hammer host Martin Roberts' firm 'in administration with £3million debts'

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 8, 2023
According to reports, a business fronted by Homes Under the Hammer actor Martin Roberts has gone into administration with £3 million in debt. According to the Mirror, Asset Academy has reportedly laid off all its employees, leaving a number of potential clients hanging in the balance who claim they have paid out cash and received nothing in exchange. According to the issue, television presenter Martin, 59, and his partner Kirsty were invested in the company, which provided training sessions for young property buyers, with Martin named as a "advanced speaker."

After the death of his father Norman at the age of 90, Martin Roberts thanks to his fans

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 13, 2023
After the death of his father Norman's son, Martin Roberts, wrote an emotional video thanking fans. On Thursday, the Homes Under The Hammer host, 59, took to Twitter to express appreciation for the messages of condolences he had received since announcing the sad news on Thursday. He added, "A big thank you from the bottom of my heart for your condolences, kind words, and love.'

In an emotional video, Martin Roberts announces the death of his beloved father Norman

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 9, 2023
In an emotional video shared on Thursday, Martin Roberts announced the death of his father Norman. In the heartbreaking clip, the Homes Under The Hammer creator, 59, held back tears as he expressed his discontent with his father's death. The host said his father's death was a "private matter," but he wanted to broadcast the news in order to have as many people around him as possible.

Martin Roberts has invested £500,000 on the most expensive' property project to date

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 25, 2023
Martin Roberts is hoping to bring a piece of a Welsh valleys community's history back to life by putting £500,000 of his own funds into a special initiative. The television presenter and property specialist, 59, is planning to renovate the local pub and has the keys to the Hendrewen Hotel in Blaencwm, which is located at the top of the Rhondd Fawr valley. During lockout, the owners of the much-loved village bar decided to close the shop, and Martin snapped it up last year as he felt the neighborhood had 'lost their heart.'