Bargain Hunt star Thomas Forrester reveals cheating scandal on set during music special

What happened on set

Bargain Hunt star Thomas Forrester has opened up about a cheating scandal that rocked the show during a BBC Music Day special edition. The incident involved rock band Happy Mondays' Bez and his girlfriend, who bid on their team's items, leading to disqualification.

The aftermath

Thomas Forrester recalled the uproar that followed the discovery of the cheating scandal, which resulted in the need to re-film the entire segment and a telling off for Bez and his girlfriend. The incident even made it to Gogglebox, shedding light on people cheating on Bargain Hunt.

Bez's explanation

Bez defended the actions as an honest mistake, explaining that his girlfriend misunderstood his instructions and ended up purchasing items for their team. Despite the embarrassing situation, Bez clarified that there was no intention to cheat and accepted the consequences.

Charity auction hosting

Thomas Forrester is gearing up to host a charity auction at Oxfordshire's 'OxTrail' for Sobell House Hospice, showcasing his continued involvement in philanthropic endeavors outside of Bargain Hunt.