A Bargain Hunt team was left astonished on Friday’s episode after learning how much profit they made from a silver sterling brooch.
Host Caroline Hawley went down to Exeter to meet the two pair of contestants in the latest instalment of the BBC show.
As the two squads battled it all out in a bid to get the best bargains for antiques and sell them at auction for higher prices, one team in particular was stunned by the incredible profit they made.
Mother and daughter Karen and Katrina had their eye caught by two small enamel brooches, apparently not too expensive – until the real value emerged later on.
Expert Ben Cooper watched their back with a series of expert advice, and told the duo the items could be from the 1940s or 1950s roughly.
A Bargain Hunt team was left astonished on Friday’s episode after learning how much profit they made from a silver sterling brooch
As the two squads battled it all out in a bid to get the best bargains for antiques and sell them at auction for higher prices – one team in particular was stunned by the incredible profit they made
It didn’t take too much indecision as they eventually opted for one brooch that looked of higher quality.
The gorgeous antique had a cerulean blue intricate floral pattern, and a 925 mark inside which meant it was made of silver sterling.
The brooch was being sold for £30, but expert Ben negotiated a £1 discount.
Auctioneer Tim Weeks was very pleased to hear the mother and daughter duo only paid £29, and estimated they could sell it for around £40 to £50.
‘Fabulous buy, fabulous!’ Tim exclaimed.
But the family squad wasn’t ready for the public’s reaction once they put the item on auction – with people online rushing to offer £50 with no hesitation.
Both were left gobsmacked, with mum Karen jumping around with excitement and Katrina left speechless.
The offers kept increasing significantly leaving the pair to giggle, and Katrina had to tell her mum to ‘shhh’ at some point.
Mother and daughter Karen and Katrina had their eye caught by two small enamel brooches, apparently not too expensive – until the real value emerged later on
The gorgeous antique item they chose displayed a cerulean blue intricate floral pattern, and a 925 mark inside it which meant it was made of silver sterling
Auctioneer Tim Weeks was very pleased to hear the mother and daughter duo only paid £29, and estimated they could sell it for around £40 to £50
But the family squad wasn’t ready for the public’s reaction once they put the item on auction – with people online rushing to offer £50 with no hesitation
Both were left gobsmacked, with mum Karen jumping around with excitement and Katrina left speechless – but ultimately it was the blue team to win with a larger profit margin
Some fans were left unimpressed by how things unfolded on the episode, with many viewers sharing their thoughts on X
The winning team was left astounded when the antique brooch eventually sold for nevertheless than £120, bringing them a net profit of £91.
Despite the incredible profit, it was the adversary blue team to win as they earned a total profit of £104, whereas Karen and Katrina made £100.
Yet, some fans were left unimpressed by how things unfolded on the episode, with many viewers sharing their thoughts on X.
‘They never used to scream and shout at the aution. I dont think it was allowed #BargainHunt,’ lamented one.
‘Blue team are not really bringing much to the table – not offering much opinion on what to buy #bargainhunt’; ‘Stop bloody shouting. #BargainHunt’;
‘Well that was a pleasant surprise from blue lady, very restrained. Just no need for screaming. #bargainhunt’; ‘Bet the Reds thought they’d won #BargainHunt’.
The BBC show has announced a huge shake-up just earlier last week, bringing in a new presenting line up for the new season.
Roo Irvine, Danny Sebastian, and Caroline Hawley have joined the show as regular hosts, according to The Express.
But, if you’re a big fan of the longstanding hosts, there’s no need to worry as the original four presenters – Natasha Raskin Sharp, Christina Trevanion, Eric Knowles, and Charlie Ross – won’t be going anywhere.
Instead, the bigger and better team of seven are set to front the popular reality game show series, as contestants battle it out to find treasure among trash at car boot sales.
The experts will take it turns stepping into the role of host on a rotational basis throughout the series.
Fans will recognise the three familiar faces of the new presenters as they have actually fronted the show before, however now they will be taking the lead more regularly.
Bargain Hunt has been a cornerstone of British daytime TV ever since it first aired two decades ago in March, 2000.
The show was originally hosted by David Dickinson between 2000 and 2004, before he was succeeded by Tim Wonnacott.
Ever since its launch, viewers have tuned in regularly to see teams donning blue and red fleeces battle it out to see who can bag the biggest profit.
Antiques fanatic Roo, 44, is set to present upcoming episodes on Friday and Monday – she was initially discovered when BBC Antiques Road Trip visited her in her antique shop in Scotland in early 2015.
Talking about being on the presenting team, Roo said: ‘I love every second of it! It’s a fabulous presenting team with each person bringing their own personality and style, so it’s a real honour to join such a line-up!
‘I feel like a conductor in an orchestra made up of experts, contestants and crew, and the joy lies in bringing them all together in harmony to make our very own Bargain Hunt music!
Roo, real name Arusha, said: ‘As a presenter, I feel it is very much my responsibility to make sure everyone has the best, easiest, smoothest and most fun day possible.
‘When everyone finishes up for the day, and there are big smiles and laughter all round, that is the best feeling for me.’
Danny Sebastian, who is gearing up to host the show this month, admitted being asked to join the team was a ‘dream come true’.
The presenter first made his Bargain Hunt debut as an expert in 2017, and he has previously hosted Cbeebies Junk Rescue and the series Street Auction.
He gushed: ‘Being asked to present Bargain Hunt is such an honour and a pleasure. It’s a great, fun, exciting show that’s aired all over the world. I mean come on… talk about the cat that got the cream!’
Meanwhile, Caroline Hawley said she is ‘thrilled and honoured’ to be part of the Bargain Hunt presenting team.
She exclaimed: ‘It is fantastic to have this amazing role within the Bargain Hunt family where I have been an expert for many years. It is a challenge which I have taken to, with relish!
‘It is the best fun ever to spend time with talented experts and crew, and fabulous, enthusiastic teams all on the hunt for bargains.’
The expert initially got involved with the programme in the summer of 2013 after already working on the BBC’s Flog It! for a year.
The BBC show has announced a huge shake-up just earlier last week , bringing in a new presenting line up for the new season
Antiques fanatic Roo, 44, is set to present upcoming episodes on Friday and Monday
Caroline Hawley said she is ‘thrilled and honoured’ to be part of the Bargain Hunt presenting team
Danny Sebastian, who is gearing up to host the show this month, admitted being asked to join the team was a ‘dream come true’
Antique expert Eric Knowles (pictured 2023), who hails from Nelson, Lancashire, will continue hosting the programme
The show’s youngest presenter, Natasha Raskin Sharp (pictured 2021) also won’t be going anywhere
Christina Trevanion will also continue to present the series
Charlie Ross boasts a staggering 50-year career in the business ever since he became an auctioneer in 1963 – he will continue to front the show on a rotational basis
With a career that has lasted over three decades, Caroline opened the doors of her very own antiques shop in 1983 named Penny Farthing Antiques.
Similarly to other Bargain Hunt presenters she has also made appearances on Flog It and Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is.
She added that her favourite part of the role is ‘the social element and ‘meeting new people’.