Where is Aggie MacKenzie now? A look at Kim Woodburn's How Clean is Your House co-star
Here we take a look at the life and career of the
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Aggie MacKenzie and Kim Woodburn presented Channel 4's How Clean Is Your House? together
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In 2002, Channel 4 reached out to a cleaning company seeking a cleaner with a "funny temperament" and Kim Woodburn was recommended.
She was paired with Aggie MacKenzie following a screen test, with filming for the now iconic show beginning just weeks later.
The duo fronted the show for six series up until August 2009.
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She was also a regular on on ITV's Loose Women and This Morning.
Following the sad news of her passing, a representative for Kim said: "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.
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"We are so proud of the amazing things Kim achieved in her life and career.
"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."
Who is Aggie MacKenzie?
Born Agnes MacKenzie in 1955 in the Scottish Highlands, Aggie is best known as the co-presenter of Channel 4's How Clean Is Your House?
Her career has evolved considerably since her cleaning show fame.
Aggie continued working in television, presenting ITV's Storage Hoarders (2012–2013) and making guest appearances on shows such as STV's The Hour and Celebrity Masterchef.
She has also maintained her career as a journalist and writer, sharing cleaning tips and household advice on her website and other outlets.
Yoga teacher
In her fifties, Aggie built a new career by retraining as a yoga teacher, hosting online classes from her North London home and running yoga retreats.
She offers weekly sessions over Zoom, focusing on wellness and mindfulness, marking a significant shift from her TV cleaning persona.
Aggie writes on her website:" I've been qualified since July 2017, and teach small groups or one-to-ones, mainly from my home in north London and at workplaces.
"I teach mainly beginners and level 2, and am experienced at working with mixed-level groups."
Partnership with Kim
Aggie's partnership with Kim was strictly professional.
The two were not friends outside of their work.
Their relationship became strained during the later years of How Clean Is Your House?
Aggie even said they 'did not speak' during the final two series.
Kim previously said she wished Aggie well, but also acknowledged they were never friends, simply 'a great double act'.
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