Bargain Hunt Host Tim Wonnacott Steps Down

LONDON: Tim Wonnacott, who has hosted the BBC One daytime series Bargain Hunt for 12 years, is leaving the show, following an alleged altercation with producers earlier this year.

The presenter was reportedly suspended from the show in September after a spat with BBC producers. A team of experts will present Bargain Hunt starting in January. Wonnacott can still be seen in new episodes airing on BBC One until early 2016.

Wonnacott commented: “I am pleased to have been part of Bargain Hunt for so many years and have thoroughly enjoyed every one of my roughly 1,200 programs hunting out bargains with the contestants. Alongside continuing to voice Antiques Road Trip for the BBC, I look forward to developing new program ideas.”

The BBC said: “We would like to thank Tim Wonnacott for his dedication to Bargain Hunt over the last 12 years and for the great expertise that he has brought to the show in that time. Bargain Hunt will be moving in a new direction next year, utilizing a team of experts who present a number of shows each. Tim continues to work with the BBC on Antiques Road Trip.”