Izzie Balmer and Charles Hanson Team Up for Exciting New Project Amid TV Return
Izzie Balmer, star of the popular BBC show Antiques Road Trip, has announced that she will be teaming up with fellow TV personality Charles Hanson at the Cheltenham Cricket Festival in July. Taking to Instagram, the jewellery expert revealed that she will be joining Charles, along with Madders, Rosco, and other guests, at the historic event.
According to Hello Magazine, Izzie shared a poster advertising the event on her social media page, writing: "Really looking forward to a day at the historic Cheltenham Cricket Festival with Madders, Rosco and Charles. Whilst they’ll be talking all things cricket, I’ll be bringing the glamour and focusing on the sparkles." She added: "It’s going to be a fabulous day (regardless of the infamous British weather) so book a ticket and come along!" (Hello Magazine, 2023).
This exciting new project comes just over a week after Charles revealed that he’ll be returning to TV screens in June, when he’ll appear on an episode of Bargain Hunt. Charles penned on Instagram: "For those asking, I’ll be back on your screens soon – catch me on Bargain Hunt on 2nd June, BBC One at 12.15pm. Enjoy!" (Hello Magazine, 2023).
Charles’ return to screens comes after he was found not guilty of coercive control and assault allegations relating to his wife, Rebecca Hanson, in a trial held in February. Fans shared their delight in the comments section, with one person writing: "That is fantastic news, Charles. Looking forward to seeing you then," while another added: "Fantastic news, can’t wait to watch it" (Hello Magazine, 2023).
The auctioneer made his long-awaited return to Bargain Hunt in May, joining presenter Christina Trevanion in Staffordshire to wield the gavel on the rostrum at Bishton Hall. Izzie and Charles have a long-standing friendship, with Izzie having worked as the head of jewellery at Charles’ business, Hansons Auctioneers.
In fact, it was Charles who helped Izzie land her debut on Bargain Hunt after he had to back out of his appearance on the show to join his wife in Birmingham. Izzie has spoken highly of Charles, telling Derbyshire Life in 2017: "Charles Hanson’s misfortune turned into a stroke of luck for me. I hope that doesn’t sound bad. I don’t mean it to" (Hello Magazine, 2023).
Izzie went on to explain that Charles called her just five minutes before the auction was due to start, offering her some words of wisdom to help her prepare for her TV debut. She recalled: "I had to auction the Bargain Hunt lots in front of the cameras. I wasn’t accustomed to TV, I wasn’t dressed for TV – and I hadn’t got any lipstick!" (Hello Magazine, 2023).
As reported by Hello Magazine, Izzie and Charles’ on-screen partnership is set to continue, with the pair teaming up at the Cheltenham Cricket Festival in July. With their combined expertise and charm, fans are eagerly anticipating their next project together.
Sources:
Hello Magazine – Antiques Road Trip star Izzie Balmer has shared her plans to team up with Charles Hanson.
Hello Magazine – Izzie Balmer and Charles Hanson team up for exciting new project amid TV return.
Original article from Hello Magazine: https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/835075/antiques-road-trip-izzie-balmer-team-up-charles-hanson-amid-tv-return/.
