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Daily Mail
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Noel Edmonds, 76, and wife Liz, 55, prepare to wed for a FIFTH time as he pops the question in a hot tub at their home in New Zealand
Noel Edmonds and his wife Liz are preparing to wed for a fifth time as he proposed again in a hot tub at their home in New Zealand. The TV personality, 76, and his wife, Liz, 55, relocated in 2019 and own an 800-acre estate, River Haven, which features a restaurant, a vineyard, a pub and a wellness centre. And since tying the knot for the first time in 2009, Noel and Liz have found themselves saying 'I do' three more times, one of which he cannot remember. Noel told the Mirror: 'We've been married a lot. First time was a civil ceremony in the Cotswolds. Then we went to our home in France and an Anglican minister I knew came over. 'He was going to bless us but he did the whole thing again. This became a bit of a joke with our friends. 'Oh yeah, we were filming on a cruise ship and the captain married us again. We've done four in all but now we want a Kiwi one.' In scenes to air on Noel's Kiwi Adventures on ITV, he shares plans for renovations to his home, and fans can also watch his proposal after it was caught on camera. He said: 'As you can see it is in desperate need of restoration. But my project, starting early next year is to restore it completely and then Liz and I will get married for a fifth time.' Noel continued to gush over Liz, explaining that the day they met 'changed his life,' and the pair appear excited to get married all over again. Noel previously revealed he is 'not sure of the way forward' after a flood ravaged his New Zealand estate. Anatural disaster on New Zealand's South Island has left them unsure of the future after floodwater wrecked their stunning home and business. The Motueka river burst its banks last week following heavy rain and has flooded Tasman and Marlborough areas. Noel uploaded a video to YouTube detailing the impact it has had on the local land. He a cknowledged him, Liz and their team were 'very fortunate' and haven't had any injuries or had their livelihood destructed. 'As you can see it is in desperate need of restoration. But my project, starting early next year is to restore it completely and then Liz and I will get married for a fifth time.' The former Deal Or No Deal presenter stressed that 'thousands of Kiwis on New Zealand's south island have suffered in this terrible disaster'. 'However, I can't conceal the fact that Liz and I are in a state of shock and at this point we're not quite sure of the way forward,' Noel added. 'You might have seen films of our beautiful vineyard setting in the Moteuka valley, however our river valley, our paradise now looks very different.' Video footage showed fast-flowing water gushing over the land. 'We've spent the last three years creating a wonderful wellness centre, it was constructed in accordance to all of the local regulations, it was about 50m away from the river bank and some 10m above the normal water level,' Noel explained. 'However this is a quite extraordinary event and our wellness centre has taken the full brunt of the torrent.' Two of the estate's treatment suites were left 'wrecked' and one was even 'torn from its foundations'. While the main building is 'covered in a thick layer of silt and mud'. Noel commented: 'Three years of hard graft destroyed in just a few hours.' The TV star acknowledged the positivity of the local community and said: 'I'm in total awe of the way in which our Kiwi neighbours have picked themselves up pulled together as a community. 'You know Kiwis always say 'Oh I'll give it a go'. And I saw one interview where some people who had had their home washed away said 'Well we'll come back and we'll rebuild our lives'.' However, the future still looks uncertain for Noel and his wife as they start to look at their next steps. 'Liz and I are not feeling sorry for ourselves but I have to say, we're not really sure of the way forward and there is one really important factor that is beyond our control,' he explained. The foundations of the highway were damaged by the flood and restrictions on accessing it could cause issues to local businesses. 'It's fair to say Liz and I now have to review our three year venture and wonder about what the future holds,' Noel said. This isn't the first time Noel and Liz have had to deal with extreme weather in New Zealand. The TV star recalled one particular incident to The Sun and recounted how an earthquake 'really shook the house'. He revealed they have experienced three earthquakes whilst living on the estate. Noel told the publication: 'During the first one, we were sitting outside with a glass of wine, and I noticed the surface of the wine rippling. 'That was a mild one. 'The biggest one really shook the house — the cutlery drawer rattled, and Liz and I each grabbed a dog and ran outside.' Fortunately, the incident didn't cause any structural damage to the property. He added: 'But, yes, earthquakes — and a dormant volcano just up the way. At least, we hope that it's dormant.' Noel described the weather as having an 'attitude' because of how severe it can get. He recalled trees falling down in strong winds, 'tropical rain' and landslips. His new documentary, Noel Edmonds' Kiwi Adventure, hit screens earlier this month on ITV and follows the couple as they navigate life together in New Zealand . The TV personality and radio presenter was best known for his stint hosting the Channel 4 game show from 2005 to 2016 when it ended, before its revival with Stephen Mulhern in 2023. But after more than 50 years on British TV and radio, Noel left the UK in 2018 with Liz to build a new life in New Zealand . They have now opened a hospitality business in the small rural, riverside town of Ngatimoti.
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Noel Edmonds 'not sure of the way forward' after flood ravages his New Zealand estate - with 'three years of hard graft destroyed in a few hours'
Noel Edmonds revealed he is 'not sure of the way forward' after a flood ravaged his New Zealand estate. The TV personality and his wife, Liz, relocated in 2019 and own an 800-acre estate, River Haven, which features a restaurant, a vineyard, a pub and a wellness centre. However, a natural disaster on New Zealand's South Island has left them unsure of the future after floodwater wrecked their stunning home and business. The Motueka river burst its banks last week following heavy rain and has flooded Tasman and Marlborough areas. Noel uploaded a video to YouTube detailing the impact it has had on the local land. He acknowledged him, Liz and their team were 'very fortunate' and haven't had any injuries or had their livelihood destructed. The former Deal Or No Deal presenter stressed that 'thousands of Kiwis on New Zealand's south island have suffered in this terrible disaster'. 'However, I can't conceal the fact that Liz and I are in a state of shock and at this point we're not quite sure of the way forward,' Noel added. 'You might have seen films of our beautiful vineyard setting in the Moteuka valley, however our river valley, our paradise now looks very different.' Video footage showed fast-flowing water gushing over the land. 'We've spent the last three years creating a wonderful wellness centre, it was constructed in accordance to all of the local regulations, it was about 50m away from the river bank and some 10m above the normal water level,' Noel explained. 'However this is a quite extraordinary event and our wellness centre has taken the full brunt of the torrent.' Two of the estate's treatment suites were left 'wrecked' and one was even 'torn from its foundations'. While the main building is 'covered in a thick layer of silt and mud'. Noel commented: 'Three years of hard graft destroyed in just a few hours.' The TV star acknowledged the positivity of the local community and said: 'I'm in total awe of the way in which our Kiwi neighbours have picked themselves up pulled together as a community. 'You know Kiwis always say 'Oh I'll give it a go'. And I saw one interview where some people who had had their home washed away said 'Well we'll come back and we'll rebuild our lives'.' However, the future still looks uncertain for Noel and his wife as they start to look at their next steps. 'Liz and I are not feeling sorry for ourselves but I have to say, we're not really sure of the way forward and there is one really important factor that is beyond our control,' he explained. The foundations of the highway were damaged by the flood and restrictions on accessing it could cause issues to local businesses. 'It's fair to say Liz and I now have to review our three year venture and wonder about what the future holds,' Noel said. This isn't the first time Noel and Liz have had to deal with extreme weather in New Zealand. The TV star recalled one particular incident to The Sun and recounted how an earthquake 'really shook the house'. He revealed they have experienced three earthquakes whilst living on the estate. Noel told the publication: 'During the first one, we were sitting outside with a glass of wine, and I noticed the surface of the wine rippling. 'That was a mild one. 'The biggest one really shook the house — the cutlery drawer rattled, and Liz and I each grabbed a dog and ran outside.' Fortunately, the incident didn't cause any structural damage to the property. He added: 'But, yes, earthquakes — and a dormant volcano just up the way. At least, we hope that it's dormant.' Noel described the weather as having an 'attitude' because of how severe it can get. He recalled trees falling down in strong winds, 'tropical rain' and landslips. His new documentary, Noel Edmonds' Kiwi Adventure, hit screens earlier this month on ITV and follows the couple as they navigate life together in New Zealand. The TV personality and radio presenter was best known for his stint hosting the Channel 4 game show from 2005 to 2016 when it ended, before its revival with Stephen Mulhern in 2023. But after more than 50 years on British TV and radio, Noel left the UK in 2018 with Liz to build a new life in New Zealand. They have now opened a hospitality business in the small rural, riverside town of Ngatimoti.
Daily Mail
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Noel Edmonds and wife forced to 'grab dogs and flee home' after terrifying ordeal at New Zealand estate
Noel Edmonds and his wife were forced to 'grab their dogs and flee their home' after a terrifying ordeal at their New Zealand home. The former Deal Or No Deal host, 76, and his wife, Liz, own a 800-acre estate, River Haven, which features a restaurant, a vineyard, a pub and a wellness centre. Despite the stunning surrounding landscape, their time there hasn't been completely positive and the couple have had to grapple with extreme weather conditions. The TV star recalled one particular incident to The Sun and recounted how an earthquake 'really shook the house'. He revealed they have experienced three earthquakes whilst living on the estate. Noel told the publication: 'During the first one, we were sitting outside with a glass of wine, and I noticed the surface of the wine rippling. 'That was a mild one. 'The biggest one really shook the house — the cutlery drawer rattled, and Liz and I each grabbed a dog and ran outside.' Fortunately, the incident didn't cause any structural damage to the property. He added: 'But, yes, earthquakes — and a dormant volcano just up the way. At least, we hope that it's dormant.' Noel described the weather as having an 'attitude' because of how severe it can get. He recalled trees falling down in strong winds, 'tropical rain' and landslips. His new documentary, Noel Edmonds' Kiwi Adventure, hit screens earlier this month on ITV and follows the couple as they navigate life together in New Zealand. The TV personality and radio presenter was best known for his stint hosting the Channel 4 game show from 2005 to 2016 when it ended, before its revival with Stephen Mulhern in 2023. But after more than 50 years on British TV and radio, Noel left the UK in 2018 with Liz to build a new life in New Zealand. They have now opened a hospitality business in the small rural, riverside town of Ngatimoti. Noel admitted in the first-look trailer of his show: 'New Zealand's a great place to come to. It's not the easiest place to set up a business.' The veteran presenter also confesses at another point in the clip: 'We're haemorrhaging money at the moment.' Noel tugged on fans' heartstrings as he opened up about hitting rock bottom in the series' opening episode. He introduced viewers to a sculpture, called Guardian, and narrator Rob Brydon explained, 'In 2005, at the height of his fame, Noel's production company unexpectedly went bankrupt, hugely affecting his mental health.' Noel showed a plaque by the statue and said: 'There's a description of my story here, for guests to understand why I had Guardian created.' 'My Unique group of companies was deliberately collapsed by some corrupt bankers,' he recalled. 'And I'm safe in saying that because my bank manager went to prison, along with four others, for 50 years. 'What they were doing was pushing businesses over the edge and then taking asset, that's basically what it was about.' Noel reflected on the time and revealed how it made him feel. 'When the companies went into administration in 2006, I thought I was a crap businessman. I thought it was my fault. 70 people lost their jobs,' he said. 'And I said to Liz, who was a fantastic support, 'When,' not if, 'When I win my battle to get my losses back, I'm gonna get the great Weta Studios, Lord of the Rings, Avatar, the real creative powerhouse here in New Zealand, I'm gonna ask them to build me a statue'.' He explained: 'Liz designed the shield, because it is our story of the fight to get our losses back.' The sculpture featured a knight kneeling with his head down and praying. Noel appeared emotional and said: 'He's praying before he gets up and defeats the dark force, the enemy.' He then admitted: 'I'll tell you, when you go to that dark space… I used to, like many people, kind of look down my nose and think, why would anybody want to take their own life? Why would they want to do that?
Daily Mail
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Noel Edmonds fights back tears recounting ‘very dark times' and suicidal thoughts - as emotional Kiwi Adventure viewers gasp ‘he has been to hell and back'
Noel Edmonds fought back tears as he recounted 'very dark times' and suicidal thoughts when he hit rock bottom. His new documentary, Noel Edmonds' Kiwi Adventure, hit screens last week on ITV and follows the former Deal or No Deal host, 76, and his wife Liz as they navigate life together in New Zealand. The pair own a 800-acre estate, River Haven, which features a restaurant, a vineyard, a pub and a wellness centre. During the first episode, Noel opened up about a 'difficult period' and 'very dark times' in his life. He introduced viewers to a sculpture, called Guardian, and narrator Rob Brydon explained, 'In 2005, at the height of his fame, Noel's production company unexpectedly went bankrupt, hugely affecting his mental health.' Noel showed a plaque by the statue and said: 'There's a description of my story here, for guests to understand why I had Guardian created.' 'My Unique group of companies was deliberately collapsed by some corrupt bankers,' he recalled. 'And I'm safe in saying that because my bank manager went to prison, along with four others, for 50 years. 'What they were doing was pushing businesses over the edge and then taking asset, that's basically what it was about.' Noel reflected on the time and revealed how it made him feel. 'When the companies went into administration in 2006, I thought I was a crap businessman. I thought it was my fault. 70 people lost their jobs,' he said. 'And I said to Liz, who was a fantastic support, 'When,' not if, 'When I win my battle to get my losses back, I'm gonna get the great Weta Studios, Lord of the Rings, Avatar, the real creative powerhouse here in New Zealand, I'm gonna ask them to build me a statue'.' He explained: 'Liz designed the shield, because it is our story of the fight to get our losses back.' The sculpture featured a knight kneeling with his head down and praying. Noel appeared emotional and said: 'He's praying before he gets up and defeats the dark force, the enemy.' He then admitted: 'I'll tell you, when you go to that dark space… I used to, like many people, kind of look down my nose and think, why would anybody want to take their own life? Why would they want to do that? 'I'll tell you, if you've ever been in that dark space, you'll never be critical, because it is a space where there is no reason.' The episode touched some viewers who took to social media to share their thoughts. One posted on X: 'Say what you like about him but he's been to hell and back and is still standing and as someone who grew up watching him on Swap Shop and TOTP etc I'm a fan and will be watching next week.' 'Don't care what you say, I love Noel Edmonds!' another added. Noel has previously opened up about how he attempted to take his own life in 2005. 'I've thought a lot about that dark place I got to. Thankfully, it is beyond the comprehension of most people,' he told the Mail back in 2017. The episode touched some viewers who took to social media to share their thoughts He then admitted: 'I'll tell you, when you go to that dark space… I used to, like many people, kind of look down my nose and think, why would anybody want to take their own life? Why would they want to do that? 'I'll tell you, if you've ever been in that dark space, you'll never be critical, because it is a space where there is no reason.' 'Yes, people suffer from depression. But it is not quite the same as the space you go into when all reason goes, when rationality and logic and hope vanish. 'Life without hope is no life. There is no logic. How illogical, when you adore your children and family, to do that.' For confidential support, call Samaritans on 116 123, visit or visit
The Guardian
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Noel Edmonds' Kiwi Adventure review – Mr Blobby meets crystal healing in this ‘rocking' TV return
He's the same! He's the same! Noel Edmonds is the same! Even if he wasn't quite your cup of tea back in the day, I promise you'll be happy to see him. Fixed points in a universe changing unstoppably for the worse have that effect on you. Edmonds bestrode the world of 80s and 90s light entertainment like a Tiggerish colossus, presenting everything from Top of the Pops to Multi-Coloured Swap Shop to Telly Addicts – oh, how well I remember watching the latter as a woman proposed to her boyfriend and how beautifully Noel covered the deafening silence where the horrified man's acceptance was supposed to go – to Noel's House Party (let us hope Mr Blobby is ageing as well as his mentor), and more, including his last big hit Deal Or No Deal. He became a bit of a laughing stock when he tried to share with the world his discovery, via his reflexologist, of cosmic ordering (an iteration of positive thinking woowoo) but never – I think at this point uniquely among his peers – coming a vilely scandalous cropper at any stage. He was last seen on our screens being voted off 2018's I'm a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here. After that, he used some of the money restored to him after he won a huge case against bankers who had deliberately bankrupted his company group to buy an 800-acre estate in New Zealand and relocate there with his wife ('my earth angel') Liz. Noel Edmonds' Kiwi Adventure marks his return to television and chronicles their life running what he hopes will become a popular retreat, complete with vineyard, watering hole the Bugger Inn, spectacularly good views and spectacularly bad puns. 'I am rocking!' he says, and is eager to share with us the secrets of his youthful mien; 'tranquil power' workouts in the gym, crystal healing (vibrations at 5-8Hz, obviously, or it doesn't work), structural water (post-electromagnetised, in case you are not au fait), twice weekly stints in a hyperbaric chamber, and a big statue in the garden that watches over him. 'All we are is body energy systems,' he … is 'explains' the word? 'They touch everything around us. Which is how you move into the bigger matrix, the universal energy system.' You know what? I loved Noel's House Party. And nothing has ever made me cry happier tears than Noel's Christmas Presents, perfectly-pitched every year on the side of 'warm glow' rather than 'mawkish sentiment'. He's earned this. He remains unassailably himself – emotional, childlike, open (the curiosity/credulousness that lets you embrace cosmic ordering is also what allows you to connect with people and find something interesting about them all), confident and professional. The last isn't an add-on but a part of what made him great. As he puts it at one point, he worked hard and took it seriously. He has an old-school respect for his audience and isn't about to let them down. To watch him now is to be reminded how much contempt there is threaded through our entertainment, our culture now and what we have been reconditioned to accept as the norm. He also remains unafraid of the long march towards a terrible joke, as attested by the scene in which he lowers himself into a cold plunge bath. 'It should have been three degrees! Because when will I see them – Mr Happy and the twins! – again?' If you were anything other than a wholly committed hater of the man before, you will follow him just as willingly as you did decades ago, this time through bad Kiwi weather instead of ill-fated proposals, money troubles instead of swaps, and chaos caused by tabloids instead of Mr Blobby (though we are promised a visit from the latter). When the estate reopens for the season, a local customer is asked for his opinion on the new landlord. 'Seems like a good bugger,' he replies. So he does, so he does. Noel Edmonds' Kiwi Adventure airs on ITV1 on 20 June and ITVX.
