A DICKINSON’S Real Deal star has revealed how the show became like The X-Factor.
Cheryl Hakeney has been one of the experts on the ITV show for 14 years, but is stepping down to focus on the fashion business she runs with her daughter, Zara Holland.
A Dickinson’s Real Deal star has revealed how the show became like The X-Factor
Cheryl Hakeney has been an expert on the show for 14 years but is not returning for the next series
During her time on the show – which is hosted by David Dickinson – Cheryl has seen a number of changes take place to keep the programme fresh and exciting.
Speaking to MailOnline, she revealed: “It has become more like the X Factor or Bake Off because the camera now goes to the person and they say, ‘I really hope Cheryl gives me £100 today’ and the camera goes to me privately and I say, ‘I don’t really want to buy this, it isn’t my thing, I’m only going to give £25’ so it became a lot more exciting.
“Afterwards the seller is then allowed to reflect on the experience, it’s more fun and fascinating.”
She continued: “Whereas on the Antiques Roadshow nobody is actually buying, and no cash is being exchanged.
“Nobody is going to auction so they just give their opinion of maybe what it’s worth, we give a real deal there and then and people can see what happens when they do go to auction.”
Cheryl had started out as a model, before following in her grandfather and father’s footsteps by becoming an antiques expert.
She worked alongside David, 81, on the programme, and spoke fondly of her time with him.
She said: “David is a massive character. He’s very, very charming and has a fantastic sense of humour.
“We had so many funny moments on the show.
“He’s a proper, proper showman, even his appearance, he turns heads. He’s fantastic to work with.”
Cheryl spoke about how the show became more like X Factor and Bake Off with its approach to contestants and their back stories
Dickinson’s Real Deal airs on ITV1 and is available on ITVX.
