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Wales Online
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC The Repair Shop star opens up on tough part of filming 'It gets emotional in that barn'
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 The Repair Shop's Teddy Bear Ladies, Julie Tatchell and Amanda Middleditch, have revealed how they handle the show's emotional moments. During a chat with Alan Titchmarsh, Amanda confessed that she often sheds tears off-camera, believing that viewers wouldn't appreciate seeing the experts becoming emotional on screen. She further explained that she frequently embraces guests after a reveal to prevent herself from crying. Alan, admitting his own susceptibility to sentimentality, asked, "I get told off often enough on this programme for losing it when I see a sentimental clip. What's it like?" Amanda gave an insight into their filming routine: "There is always a stash hidden, so we can grab a tissue if we need one," reports Gloucestershire Live. "It is so emotional," she continued, "I think they keep the emotional clips of us to a minimum because it doesn't make good TV if we are all blubbing. It can get really emotional in that barn." After viewing a clip of a particularly poignant reveal, Alan queried how they manage to maintain composure. Amanda responded: "That's why I tend to shuffle around to give her a bit of a hug because it gives me something to focus on." Julie added: "You could see I was about to lose it, I think it was quite clear." "It is hard," Amanda admitted, "But we are quite fortunate. We kind of play off each other, so usually, different things trigger us. "So one will sense that the other one is starting to go, and will kind of take over the conversation." Julie and Amanda have been fixtures on The Repair Shop since its inception in 2017. Despite always being seen together, they're not family but close mates with a shared passion for toy restoration. Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh is available to watch on ITVX.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Repair Shop expert admits 'it is hard' as she cries off-camera
The Repair Shop experts Julie Tatchell and Amanda Middleditch, also known as the Teddy Bear Ladies, opened up about how they deal with emotional moments on the show The Repair Shop's beloved Teddy Bear Ladies, Julie Tatchell and Amanda Middleditch, chatted with Alan Titchmarsh about handling the show's tear-jerking moments. Amanda confessed that she often sheds tears away from the camera, believing that viewers wouldn't appreciate seeing the experts getting teary on air. She also revealed her tactic for controlling her emotions on set, which involves embracing guests after a reveal to help stifle her tears. Alan sympathised, sharing his own challenges with emotional content: "I get told off often enough on this programme for losing it when I see a sentimental clip. What's it like?" Amanda gave a glimpse behind the scenes, mentioning: "There is always a stash hidden, so we can grab a tissue if we need one," reports Gloucestershire Live. Acknowledging the intensity of their work, she added, "It is so emotional," and noted that the production team limits showing the experts' emotional reactions because "I think they keep the emotional clips of us to a minimum because it doesn't make good TV if we are all blubbing. It can get really emotional in that barn." After watching a particularly poignant segment from the show, Alan enquired how they maintain composure during such reveals. Amanda explained her approach: "That's why I tend to shuffle around to give her a bit of a hug because it gives me something to focus on." Julie admitted her vulnerability, saying: "You could see I was about to lose it, I think it was quite clear." "It is hard," Amanda continued, "But we are quite fortunate. We kind of play off each other, so usually, different things trigger us." She concluded by highlighting their supportive dynamic: "So one will sense that the other one is starting to go, and will kind of take over the conversation." Julie and Amanda have been fixtures on The Repair Shop since its inception in 2017. Despite always being seen together, they're not family but rather close mates with a shared passion for toy restoration. Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh is available to watch on ITVX.
Edinburgh Live
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Strictly's Chris McCausland shares simple reason he turned to comedy as he spills on 'struggle'
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 Strictly Come Dancing winner Chris McCausland has opened up about losing his sight and how humour gets him out of "embarrassing situations". The comedian, 47, joined Alan Titchmarsh for a chat over a cup of tea in the latest episode of Love Your Weekend (18th May). Chris lost his full sight by the age of 22 years old due to a hereditary condition called retinitis pigmentosa, but he has been unstoppable in show business, having won Strictly last year alongside pro partner Diane Buswell. The funnyman has also appeared on many comedy panel shows, including Would I Lie To You, Have I Got News For You, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, and QI. He has also appeared as an actor in Not Going Out, Me Too!, Moving On, EastEnders, and Bad Tidings. (Image: ITV) Speaking to Alan about losing his eyesight, BAFTA winner Chris explained: "My eyesight deteriorated from around maybe 25 years ago, you get used to it but you get used to the deterioration, there's never a point you can get used to it, this is what life is now. "It's the things that you don't notice happening at the time, but the things that you can do one year ago that you maybe can't do in two years time. "Especially when I got to kind of 18 to 25, that's when you know, all those years before, and still able to do everything you have always been able to do, but maybe want to strike a bit harder. "But when you get to 18 to 25 that's when you stop being about to do things, like see in the dark." (Image: BBC/Guy Levy) He later added: "You just get used to it, and it's a mad thing to say but you wouldn't think that when it's happening, 'oh I wish I was blind now' because you want the sight that you have got. But when you get there, you know, it all starts working out. " Chris is currently on a UK tour with his stand-up show Yonks! which has been well received. Alan, 76, asked Chris if he uses comedy as a "weapon" for dealing with his blindness spurring Chris to confirm he uses humour to get him out embarrassing situations. "It's a way of putting people at ease. It's a way of telling you're at ease," Chris said. (Image: ITV) "It's a way of dealing with embarrassment because you get yourself into all kinds of embarrassing situations, especially when you're pretending that you can see more than you can, because you don't want to accept that you are blind. "You pretend you can see, not don't want the label of that, especially when you are 23/23, you want to be cool, you don't want to have that label. "You try to struggle through the whole thing that people don't notice that you are, but you're unable to see as much as you are. "So you get yourself into all kinds of situations and humour tends to get you out of them, so you do use it a lot." Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh airs Sunday's at 9:30am on ITV and ITVX
Daily Mirror
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Alan Titchmarsh inundated with support as he makes move away from TV career
Alan Titchmarsh has secured a prestigious new role, stepping into the shoes of the esteemed Dame Mary Berry as President of the National Garden Scheme. Sharing the exciting news on his Instagram, Alan posted a photo of himself alongside Dame Mary, writing: "Honoured to be taking over from Dame Mary Berry as President of the National Garden Scheme." Acknowledging the challenge ahead, he added: "A hard act to follow - I'll do my best for this exceptional organisation, which provides unparalleled support to nursing charities through open gardens throughout the land." The news was met with an outpouring of congratulations from Alan's fans, who flooded the comments section with well-wishes. One fan exclaimed: "Congratulations Alan xxx," reports the Manchester Evening News. Another chimed in: "Many congratulations, Alan. The Presidency couldn't be in better hands. Love the NGS, so many beautiful gardens, whatever size. Bravo." A third supporter praised the decision, saying: "The perfect succession. The humble amateur gardeners' organisation of choice! So happy for you and us!". Someone else gushed: "Wonderful news Alan... and what a lovely photo of you two lovely legends xxx." Meanwhile, another fan expressed confidence in Alan's abilities, writing: "Congratulations, Alan! You're going to be great!! We love the NGS." In other news, Alan got emotional during a recent episode of his ITV show Love Your Weekend while discussing his parents with guest Elaine Paige. Despite being tasked with performing just one song, Elaine confessed to Alan that it "meant so much to her". "I never tired of singing that song because it is so emotional both lyrically and in terms of the tune," she shared with the host. "I still can't watch it without welling up. I was lucky enough, as you very sweetly coached me in the All-Star Musicals," Alan admitted. "Of course, I remember," responded Elaine, as Alan went on: "But you said to me because I had to sing a song I had never sung before and that my dad had sung to my mum." Elaine interjected: "You told me that, so I knew it was going to be emotional for you." Alan added: "You told me, 'Park that because it will get in the way of the song'. "Exactly because it is true," Elaine concurred. "And you did, especially the last note, your heart was in it, Alan. You sang your heart out, and it was noticeable, it was heartbreaking."
Edinburgh Live
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Alan Titchmarsh fights back tears as he makes rare family confession on ITV show
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 Alan Titchmarsh was deeply touched as he shared a personal revelation on Sunday's Love Your Weekend. Chatting with Elaine Paige, the ITV presenter admitted to becoming emotional. Elaine recounted how she landed the iconic role of Grizabella in Cats following Judi Dench's withdrawal due to an unfortunate injury that led to a torn Achilles tendon. Despite having only one song to sing, Elaine expressed to Alan how much it meant to her. READ MORE - Princess Diana 'knew' who was to blame for 'ruining' her marriage to Charles READ MORE -Our Yorkshire Farm's Reuben Owen fans say same thing as he confirms new career "I never tired of singing that song because it is so emotional both lyrically and in terms of the tune," the star divulged, as reported by the Manchester Evening News. "I still can't watch it without welling up. I was lucky enough, as you very sweetly coached me in the All-Star Musicals," Alan revealed, reports the Mirror. "Of course, I remember," Elaine said, prompting Alan to share: "But you said to me because I had to sing a song I had never sung before and that my dad had sung to my mum. "You told me that, so I knew it was going to be emotional for you." Elaine interjected. Alan continued: "You told me, 'Park that because it will get in the way of the song'. "Exactly because it is true," Elaine concurred. "And you did, especially the last note, your heart was in it, Alan. You sang your heart out, and it was noticeable, it was heartbreaking. "Bless you," Alan said emotionally, before going on to say, "But, from your point of view, those songs, exhausting to do every night because you have got to give so much to make them work." During a different segment of the programme, Alan admitted to "losing the plot" while observing a dog grooming session. Laughter took over as one of the groomers began brushing a dog's teeth, causing Alan to crack up. After getting a handle on his laughter, Alan extended an apology to his guests, remarking: "Sorry, I lost the plot halfway through."
