Bargain Hunt's Irita Marriott Confirms Continued Role on Show Despite New Venture

Irita Marriott's Commitment to Bargain Hunt

BARGAIN Hunt presenter Irita Marriott has reassured fans that she has no plans to leave the beloved BBC programme despite her new venture into hosting her own show. Known for being an antiques expert, Irita expressed her enthusiasm for maintaining her role on Bargain Hunt while embracing new opportunities.

New Venture: The Derbyshire Auction House

Irita Marriott recently filmed new show The Derbyshire Auction House. She was previously known for featuring on Bargain Hunt. She has revealed her decision about going forward with the BBC series.

From Dealer to Founder

The Derbyshire Auction House started airing this July, and features Irita as she helps families sift through cherished items to sell at her own auction house. This venture marks a significant milestone in her career, showcasing her transition from a seasoned dealer to an auction house founder.

Exciting Finds and Surprising Discoveries

In an exclusive interview with the Sun, she opened up about some of the most surprising finds she came across while shooting the first season of her show. After discovering a kitchen utensil a family had tucked away in storage, she realized it could be worth thousands of pounds.

Uncovering Hidden Gems

She shared: "My favorite thing when it comes to the items themselves is finding something that people didn't know what they were - or didn't know what those items could be worth - and telling them the stories of the items. There was a spoon that I found in someone's house that has been in understairs cupboard for years and years after being inherited by the family."

Excitement in the Auction Room

She continued: "They never thought it was worth anything. It just happened to be on the side because they had moved a few things around. I was rather excited when I found it. And it went under the hammer. It had interest from museums in Australia and it ended up being sold to a private collector in California for £3,300."