Escape to the Chateau star confirms surprise guest appearance with major update on new series

DICK Strawbridge’s son James will be heading to France to film the upcoming series of Escape to the Chateau.

The 38-year-old, who has appeared in episodes of the popular Channel 4 show before, took to Instagram to announce the exciting news. 



Escape to the Chateau star confirms surprise guest appearance with major update on new series
James Strawbridge is a celebrity chef and an expert on how to live sustainably

Escape to the Chateau star confirms surprise guest appearance with major update on new series
He is the son of Dick Strawbridge from Channel 4’s Escape to the Chateau

Sharing a few snaps of the chef smiling alongside his dad, he wrote in the caption: “Excited to be heading back to France in a few weeks to film for Escape to the Chateau.”

Fans were delighted with the news and quickly took to the comments section.

Alongside an array of red love heart emojis, one person penned: “It will be great seeing you together again.”

Echoing their comments, someone else said: “So happy that you are filming for a new series.”



Escape to the Chateau star confirms surprise guest appearance with major update on new series

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While a third fan commented: “That’s brilliant to hear. Can’t wait to watch it.”

For those unfamiliar with James, he is a Cornish chef, author and food photographer and was born in 1984 to parents Dick and his first wife Brigit Strawbridge Howard. 

James lives on the south Cornish coast with his wife Holly and their three young children.

Viewers will be glad to know that they shouldn’t have to wait too long for the ninth season of Escape to the Chateau.

In an interview back in July, Angel Strawbridge revealed that the upcoming series will debut on Channel 4 by the end of the year. 

Fans can also look forward to a potential spin-off travel show that the Strawbridge’s have been planning for some time.

The couple wrote on their website: “We have actually been planning a travel show for a while.

“Unfortunately, the lockdown has meant that we have had to put this on the back-burner, but it’s definitely something we are looking to do in the future, so watch this space!”



Escape to the Chateau star confirms surprise guest appearance with major update on new series
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