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Homes Under The Hammer ‘axes presenter and reveals replacement’ in major shake-up-Ruth Lawes-Entertainment – Metro
Bosses reportedly wanted a ‘makeover.’
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BBC producers have reportedly axed Tommy Walsh from Homes Under The Hammer (Picture: Michael Mccarthymet)
Homes Under The Hammer has reportedly overhauled its line-up of presenters.
It has been claimed the BBC property show has dropped Tommy Walsh, 67, who has hosted since 2021, and replaced him with former weather presenter Owain Wyn Evans, 39.
A source said the changes have been made at Homes Under The Hammer as producers wanted a ‘makeover’ to ‘keep younger viewers interested.’
Tommy reportedly filmed his final scenes last year, while Owain, who was once rumoured for Strictly Come Dancing, has already begun shooting the beloved DIY programme.
Speaking about the shake-up, a source said: ‘Bosses wanted a makeover to keep younger viewers interested.
‘They have been keen to get Owain onto one of their popular shows for a while — he will add a new dynamic.
They continued to The Sun: ‘The upcoming series will feature both Tommy and Owain as there is a three-month lag with the house makeovers, so there is some crossover.’
Tommy joined Homes Under the Hammer in 2021 (Picture: Steve Meddle/Shutterstock)
Homes Under the Hammer has been airing on the BBC for more than 20 years (Picture: BBC)
Tommy is a builder by trade and first shot to fame after appearing alongside Alan Titchmarsh on BBC gardening show Ground Force from 1997 until 2005.
His other TV credits include Flip That House with Tommy Walsh, Celebrity Fit Club, Fix Your House for Free and The Reclaimers.
Owain, meanwhile, used to present the weather on BBC Look North, North West Tonight and BBC Breakfast.
Owain has reportedly started filming Homes Under The Hammer (Picture: Instagram)
Owain first shot to fame as a weather presenter for various BBC shows(Picture: BBC)
He now presents a BBC Radio 2 show and is a regular reporter for the magazine and chat show programme The One Show.
Owain’s other TV appearances include S4C TV programme Iaith ar Daith during which he took Carol Vorderman on a tour of Wales and taught her to speak to Welsh language.
He has also featured a celebrity guest on Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel and co-presented BBC’s New Year’s Eve The Big New Year’s In alongside Maya Jama and Paddy McGuinness.
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In 2022, Owain participated in the reality competition series Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof, presented by Holly Willoughby and Lee Mack.
Homes Under The Hammer has been airing since 2003 and recently celebrated its 20th anniversary and saw The One Show host Alex Jones join for a special episode.
Speaking on the milestone, OG host Martin Roberts said: ‘Who would have thought back in 2003 when I uttered those immortal lines “Let’s find out what happened when it went under the hammer” for the first time, that I’d still be saying them 20 years on? But I am.
‘I’m so very proud to have been part of this much-loved show that’s been bringing entertainment and inspiration to viewers for a spectacularly long time.’
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Metro.co.uk has contacted Tommy and Owain’s reps, as well as the BBC, for comment.
Homes Under the Hammer next airs tomorrow at 11.30am on BBC One and iPlayer.
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