'I was on Bargain Hunt and got ripped into by BBC show bosses for surprising reason'

Since its BBC debut in 2000, Bargain Hunt has been a staple in many British households as millions tune in to see what treasures people uncover across the UK. Throughout the episodes, two teams compete against each other to find the best bargains for antiques and then sell them at auction for a high price with the help of experts. In its 25-year run on TV, one former contestant opened up about starring on the programme and revealed that they were told off by show bosses.

Taking to TikTok, Craig, a former guest on the antiques show alongside his husband, Mark, shared surprising revelations about his experience. He said that while they featured in episode 20 of series 67, the producers were unimpressed with his laid-back approach to the series. This came after they implemented their real-life technique for hunting for bargains during the show. As Craig said: "When my husband and I go to antiques places, you just have a casual browse, you take your time. I wasn't used to rushing around."

He explained: "The team told us we were too relaxed during the filming process."

The confession gave fans a glimpse at the high pressures behind the light-hearted competition, which sees the red and blue teams battle it out to make the most profit.

Taking to the comments, other Bargain Hunt fans remained intrigued by the hidden side of the show as another questioned how long filming actually takes.

Despite the long-held speculation that antique browsing can last hours before being dramatically cut down for television, Craig quickly revealed this wasn't the truth.

In response to the comments that filming lasted three hours, the contestant said: "It genuinely was an hour," and added that every price they encountered was real.

Craig also clarified another popular question: Do the contestants get to keep the famous red or blue fleeces?

He delighted fans by confirming that he and Mark did, Craig even joked: "We're going to wear them for car boot sales."

Shedding light on the application process, he admitted that it took several months from submitting the initial form to hearing back from the production team.

The player revealed that those who make it through the first stage are invited to audition via video call - sometimes long after their first application.

Reflecting on the experience, Craig praised the show as he concluded: "Overall, it was really good. I really enjoyed it, and everyone was really nice."