'We clashed often' says Aggie MacKenzie breaking silence on pal Kim Woodburn's death
'We clashed often' says Aggie MacKenzie breaking silence on pal Kim Woodburn's death
How Clean Is Your House? star Aggie MacKenzie has paid tribute to her former co-star Kim Woodburn
Aggie Mackenzie worked with Kim Woodburn on Channel 4's How Clean Is Your House?
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Kim Woodburn's former co-star Aggie MacKenzie has spoken out following the death of her How Clean Is Your House?co-star, describing her as a "tormented soul" who is now "finally at peace."
In an exclusive chat with The Mirror, Aggie reflected on their relationship: "Kim was a tormented soul, but now she's finally at peace. We clashed often. Behind the fierce persona was deep pain and incredible strength. She survived because she had to. I hope she's resting now. She was an unforgettable woman."
The TV personality, famed for her straight-talking style and memorable quips on the Channel 4 cleaning show alongside Aggie, died on Monday, June 16. For the latest TV news sign up to our newsletter
Her husband Peter, with whom she shared a home in Nantwich, Cheshire, is said to be "heartbroken" by the loss of his wife of 46 years.
A spokesperson for Kim released a heartfelt statement: "It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved Kim Woodburn passed away yesterday following a short illness.
"Kim was an incredibly kind, caring, charismatic and strong person. Her husband Peter is heartbroken at the loss of his soulmate. We are so proud of the amazing things Kim achieved in her life and career.
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"We kindly ask that Kim's husband and close friends are given the time and privacy they need to grieve. We will not be releasing any further details."
The 'Queen of Clean', as Kim was affectionately known after her stint on How Clean Is Your House? from 2003 to 2009, had a well-publicised falling out with Aggie and they had not reconciled before her death.
Kim also gained further fame through her appearance on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
Kim Woodburn has died at the age of 83
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Aggie has opened up about her tumultuous relationship with her former co-star. She described their off-screen friendship as being like "chalk and cheese".
She said: "I think we're chalk and cheese. Because of the friction there was between us, it created this energy and so we knew how to be in front of the camera.
"I mean, most of it was ad lib. We had an idea of the storyline, but we just kind of made it up as we went along. I think for her it's kind of normal to have conflict and I think that if things are calm and easy, I think she found that quite difficult. That's not me, I like it easy peasy. There were lots of highs, and a few lows."
Kim and Aggie worked together for six years
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She also recalled a particularly heated argument during a panto performance in Brighton, saying: "We were doing panto in Brighton. I was so shocked and upset and angry. I lost my rag with her. I said, 'You've really overstepped the mark now!
"We carried on working together for quite a while but the only speaking we did was on camera. It had all come to a bitter end. We've never spoken since," she said of their explosive fall out.
"We were never friends. Far from it. Kim was such a big, damaging part of my life. I feel she almost destroyed me. I know that sounds extreme but she was this massive powerful figure.
"I was frightened of her. Everyone was. It's like any bully - they push and push and push. There were no boundaries, no limitations. It was as if Kim felt more entitled to the job, status and money than me. She was the 'main man' and the show could not go on without her. I was ordinary and dispensable."
In a 2019 interview with the Mirror, Kim said: "I have never said anything derogatory about Aggie and I am not going to start now. I am unclear where these false allegations have come from but I wish her all the luck in the world."
Following Kim's death, her devoted husband Peter has spoken out for the first time since the tragic news with a profoundly moving final message as he bids farewell to his wife.
Peter, her grieving husband of nearly 50 years, took to her official Instagram today after the announcement to post a touching video montage of photographs celebrating Kim's life.
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Accompanying it, he wrote: "My wonderful, beautiful, Kim passed away last night. God bless, my love, xx xx."
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