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Wales Online
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Dick and Angel Strawbridge supported after sharing rare heartfelt update with fans
Dick and Angel Strawbridge supported after sharing rare heartfelt update with fans Escape to the Chateau star Dick Strawbridge and his wife Angel have shared a rare update and fans says they 'could cry' Dick and Angel Strawbridge left supporters feeling sentimental as they posted a photograph featuring themselves with their youngsters James and Charlotte - prompting their Instagram admirers to comment they were amazed at how mature the children appeared. The couple from Escape to the Chateau expressed their heartfelt gratitude following their creation of "enchanting moments" during their Australian tour. In the fresh image, Angel looked stunning wearing a botanical green gown with an elevated neckline, whilst Dick sported a patterned jacket paired with a crimson waistcoat. The children positioned themselves between their parents for an adorable family portrait, before the foursome made their way to the coastline and spent time with wallabies at a wildlife sanctuary. The family wrote on social media: "Thank you Australia for the magical memories! More to come on our adventures... but we had to share some of our favourite pictures. We have hugged, laughed and swapped stories with so many... it's really been truly amazing," reports the Express. Angel and Dick told fans they'd been busy "making memories" They signed off the heartwarming post with: "Thank you for the love. Until the next time!" Supporters rushed to the comments area, with one posting: "I just want to cry. Looking at Dorothy and Arthur and how they have grown. "I've watched your beautiful family from the beginning of the Chateau show (which I miss). They are beautiful. Dorothy is gorgeous and Arthur is exceedingly handsome." Dick and Angel Strawbridge made an emotional announcement (Image: Channel 4) A second person added: "Cannot believe how much the kids have grown! Hope you all had a wonderful time." Another repeated: "The kids have grown up so quickly!" While a fourth online user wrote: "We loved it! ! Can't believe how much bigger the kids were this visit... come back to Melbourne!" Angel, Dick and their family have been spending some time Down Under The Strawbridges have embarked on a tour Down Under with their Forever Home show, bringing the Channel 4 programme to Australia in an unprecedented way. The event promises "a highly interactive show", with participants vying for a chance to join the family on stage. Article continues below Dick and Angel publicised the tour with a statement: "There is only so much of our story that can be told on the telly, and as life at the Chateau continues to evolve, we will share an insight into what it takes to build a forever home. "Expect an interactive evening of fun, games, myth-busting, plenty of stories, and experience the Chateau like never before. We simply can't wait, and this time we get to hug you after!" Escape to the Chateau and Escape to the Chateau DIY are still available to stream on Channel 4
Edinburgh Live
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Channel 4 Escape to the Chateau Strawbridges' rare update has fans emotional
(Image: (Channel 4 images must not be altered or manipulated in any way) CHANNEL 4 PICTURE PUBLICITY 124 HORSEFERRY ROAD LONDON SW1P 2TX) Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Dick and Angel Strawbridge, the beloved couple who have been entertaining us on screen for over a decade, along with their children, are creating more enchanting memories. The popular pair took to Instagram today (August 10) to share a collection of photos from their incredible holiday in Australia. The family can be seen posing together in charming photos and enjoying the local wildlife, with kangaroos and snakes making appearances in the pictures. Posting on The Strawbridge Family account, they captioned it: "Thank you Australia for the magical memories. More to come on our adventures.. but we had to share some of our favourite pictures. "We have hugged, laughed and swapped stories with so many.. it's really been truly amazing. Thank you for the love. Until the next time!" Fans rushed to the comments section, many expressing surprise at how much their children, Arthur and Dorothy, have grown since viewers last saw them on Escape to the Chateau, reports the Mirror. One fan shared: "One, I just want to cry. Looking at Dorothy and Arthur and how they have grown. I've watched your beautiful family from the beginning of the Chateau show (which I miss). They are beautiful. Dorothy is gorgeous and Arthur is exceedingly handsome." One social media user remarked: "I cannot believe how much Dorothy and Arthur have grown. I remember how little they were. I watched your TV programme from the very beginning." Another agreed, saying: "Surreal to see how grown up the kids are considering we're still seeing reruns of the Chateau when Arthur was 9! So glad you've enjoyed our beautiful country." A fourth chimed in: "Cannot believe how much the kids have grown! Hope you all had a wonderful time." Escape to the Chateau followed the family's journey as they purchased and renovated the 19th-century Château de la Motte-Husson, in Martigné-sur-Mayenne, France. The show first aired on Channel 4 in 2016 and boasted an impressive 50 episodes across nine series before it concluded in December 2022. Explaining their decision to wrap up the show, the couple told HELLO! in 2023: "It was two years ago that we decided to end the Escape to the Chateau series. "We made the decision because the kids are growing older, and all the parallel activity was not sustainable at this level. We are doers and we are never going to stop completely, but we're also protecting them. "Arthur is starting senior school and the pressure on our little ones is phenomenal. When he goes there, people may have heard that his parents have done stuff on television." Angel added: "Up until this year, we were not on French television at our request because while we are the British family that bought the Chateau in the village, we are very much completely normal."
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Dick and Angel Strawbridge fans 'can't stop crying' after emotional post
Escape to the Chateau stars Dick and Angel Strawbridge took to social media to say 'thank you' for the 'magical memories' as fans reacted to the news Dick and Angel Strawbridge have entertained us on screen for over a decade and now the couple, along with their children, are sharing more magical memories. The much-loved duo took to Instagram today (10 August) to share a series of pictures from their amazing holiday in Australia. In the snaps, the family can be seen posing together in sweet pictures as well as enjoying the wildlife that Australia has to offer, with kangaroos and snakes joining them in the photos. Posting on The Strawbridge Family account, they captioned it: 'Thank you Australia for the magical memories. More to come on our adventures.. but we had to share some of our favourite pictures. 'We have hugged, laughed and swapped stories with so many.. it's really been truly amazing. Thank you for the love. Until the next time!' It comes after BBC Death in Paradise's Kris Marshall shares heartbreak over being sacked and losing job. Fans flocked to the comments section, with many being in complete shock at how much their children, Arthur and Dorothy, have grown since viewers last saw them on Escape to the Chateau. One fan expressed: 'One, I just want to cry. Looking at Dorothy and Arthur and how they have grown. I've watched your beautiful family from the beginning of the Chateau show (which I miss). They are beautiful. Dorothy is gorgeous and Arthur is exceedingly handsome.' Another social media user commented: 'I cannot believe how much Dorothy and Arthur have grown. I remember how little they were. I watched your TV program from the very beginning.' Somebody else agreed: 'Surreal to see how grown up the kids are considering we're still seeing reruns of the Chateau when Arthur was 9! So glad you've enjoyed our beautiful country.' While a fourth added: 'Cannot believe how much the kids have grown! Hope you all had a wonderful time.' Escape to the Chateau followed the family as they bought and renovated the 19 th century Château de la Motte-Husson, in Martigné-sur-Mayenne, France. The show began airing on Channel 4 in 2016 aired a whopping 50 episodes across nine seasons before it ended in December 2022. Revealing why they decided to end the show, the couple told HELLO! In 2023: 'It was two years ago that we decided to end the Escape to the Chateau series. 'We made the decision because the kids are growing older, and all the parallel activity was not sustainable at this level. We are doers and we are never going to stop completely, but we're also protecting them. 'Arthur is starting senior school and the pressure on our little ones is phenomenal. When he goes there, people may have heard that his parents have done stuff on television. Angel added: 'Up until this year, we were not on French television at our request because while we are the British family that bought the Chateau in the village, we are very much completely normal.'
Wales Online
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Escape to the Chateau's Angel Strawbridge on feeling 'isolated' after first child's birth
Escape to the Chateau's Angel Strawbridge on feeling 'isolated' after first child's birth Angel Strawbridge has candidly opened up about her experience of motherhood. Angel and Dick did not fit in with the 'chateau set' (Image: ITV ) Angel Strawbridge, famed for the Channel 4 show Escape to the Chateau with her husband Dick Strawbridge, previously opened up about experiencing isolation after the birth of her first child. In a frank discussion, Angel also revealed her initial discomfort with her French neighbours following their move abroad. The couple caught the public's attention through their adventures refurbishing the Chateau de La Motte Husson in France. Dick, who had two grown-up children prior to his marriage to Angel in 2015, extended his family with the birth of their two children, Arthur, aged 12, and Dorothy, now 11. On the Sweat, Snot and Tears parenting podcast, Angel got personal about the solitude she felt becoming a mother to her son Arthur. Chatting with hosts Annie and Wendy, she reflected on life's upheavals, particularly those that occur when starting a family. Upon being probed about significant shifts in her life, Angel addressed the emotions she grappled with during her initial foray into motherhood. Angel and Dick share two children, Arthur and Dorothy (Image: Instagram/Escape to the Chateau ) Article continues below She confessed: "The biggest change when I did feel a little bit isolated was when I had my first child. Because then I just was like: right, your whole life changes completely." Angel further articulated how bearing a child had altered her outlook, fundamentally shifting her mindset by the time they took the monumental step of relocating to France. "By the time I moved to France I was in a different mental state from before I had children," she divulged. "I was ready. And I think that's the big thing. I think if you're gonna do a move to somewhere like this, you really have to be ready for it." The celebrity also mentioned how relocating had impacted her social life, though she acknowledged some of this was due to the Coronavirus pandemic, reports Devon Live. Dick and Angel Strawbridge have a huge fanbase (Image: Instagram/Escape to the Chateau ) Identifying herself as a "social butterfly", she admitted that while her children had adapted well to the French school system, she felt out of place among the upscale group of neighbours she privately dubbed the "Chateau Set". "I felt really uncomfortable, it was weird," she mused. Angel concluded by saying that she and Dick were in agreement that attending the extravagant dinner parties hosted by their affluent neighbours just wasn't for them. Angel and Dick's paths crossed later in life when they met through a shared television agent in 2010, leading to their marriage in November 2015. Escape to the Chateau was a huge hit for Channel 4 (Image: Instagram/Escape to the Chateau ) Since tying the knot, they've gained international acclaim for their restoration escapades, with Escape to the Chateau and its spin-offs becoming huge hits for Channel 4. Nevertheless, the show was cancelled two years ago amid reports of a falling-out between the couple and Channel 4 producers. In the meantime, the duo has been keeping their followers informed about their ongoing ventures and travels via social media. Sweat, Snot & Tears is a parenting podcast produced by Netmums. Article continues below Escape to the Chateau is available to stream now on
Wales Online
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Escape to the Chateau's Angel Strawbridge shares long-awaited news and fans 'can't wait'
Escape to the Chateau's Angel Strawbridge shares long-awaited news and fans 'can't wait' Escape to the Chateau's Angel Strawbridge has taken to social media to announce some "exciting" news as she launches new project that's been "decades in the making" Angel Strawbridge delighted fans with a "Marvellous Monday" announcement on social media. The well-known host of Channel 4's Escape to the Chateau, alongside her spouse Dick Strawbridge, shared an exhilarating update via their family Instagram account this past Monday (June 30) afternoon. Behind the lens, Dick sets the scene by enquiring: "You're quite excited aren't you?". Seated on steps outside next to a mysterious brown box, Angel responds with vigour: "Oh babes, excited is an understatement. honestly." Her enthusiasm mounts as she reveals, "What is in this box I have actually thought about for not only years, but decades It is the first little mini capsule collection of kimonos.", reports Devon Live. Angel Strawbridge delighted fans with a "Marvellous Monday" announcement on social media Article continues below In the video Angel proceeds to give her followers a glimpse into the box, parading some chic designs including a striking silk, red piece. Having shared a sneak peek, Angel wraps up saying "that's enough" while putting away the garments, and goes on to mention her photoshoot slated for the following day where admirers will behold the products "in all their glory". Accompanying the video, she penned: "Hello to you on this Marvellous Monday! Wanted to share a special moment that Dick captured my first capsule kimono the photoshoot is happening today! It's a dream come true." The TV personality is launching her own kimono collection (Image: Instagram ) Dick and Angel Strawbridge receive overwhelming support after latest update READ MORE: Predictably, the post was met with a flood of encouraging comments from the duo's loyal fanbase, with someone questioning: "Congrats! I'm assuming they will be available on the website? When will the collection launch?". Another enthused: "Can't wait to see this collection! ." A third chimed in: "Brilliant news." A fourth commenter expressed: "Congratulations on making your dream come true. Bravo. Well done." This follows the delightful update from Dick and Angel, who are bursting with pride as their son Arthur wraps up an outstanding first year at college. Angel hosted Channel 4's Escape to the Chateau, with her spouse Dick Strawbridge (Image: Channel 4 ) The couple took to Instagram to post a photo of Arthur donning a shirt adorned with signatures, alongside the caption: "Congratulations to our big boy Arthur! His first year at college is officially over and he has had a ball.. "It's a bit of a gushy parent this young man received some pretty big achievements this coming 3rd in his school for a National French Mathematics he was competing against all ages up to 15!". "Love him to bits and just could not be prouder... Dorothy still has a week left at it's all go with spectaculars and end of school parties." They concluded with a cheery note: "Have a fabulous Thursday!". Article continues below Watch Escape to the Chateau for free on the Channel 4 app
