Why is Carol Smillie not on Changing Rooms?

She had not been approached to return, despite being one of the show’s award-winning presenters. A source told The Sun: “Carol hasn’t been approached by those behind the Changing Rooms reboot — even when Davina had to pull out.

What happened to Carol from Changing Rooms?

VETERAN TV host Carol Smillie is keeping herself busy with a new occupation after she was snubbed from the Changing Rooms reboot. The Channel 4 design show has been given a makeover with a new look line-up – but Carol’s now busy officiating weddings.

Who used to present Changing Rooms?

Carol Smillie
Changing Rooms was one of the most popular and memorable primetime TV shows of the 1990s. Presented by Carol Smillie, it turned DIY expert ‘Handy’ Andy Kane and interior designers Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and Linda Barker into celebrities as the nation went home makeover mad.

Was Anna Richardson in the original Changing Rooms?

What are your memories of the original Changing Rooms? I was obsessed with Changing Rooms, I loved it. I remember Anna Ryder Richardson, Linda Barker, Carol Smillie, Laurence, obviously, and Handy Andy.

Has Changing Rooms been Cancelled?

Changing Rooms returned for a rebooted series in August 2021, and it went down well with viewers. Channel 4 are yet to confirm if the home makeover show will be back for 2022 – but judging my the success of the new series, it will be back for more.

Is Carol Smillie a celebrant?

Smillie is a humanist. In 2018, she became an accredited humanist celebrant with the Humanist Society Scotland, conducting humanist, non-religious weddings, funerals and baby-namings.

Why is Handy Andy not on Changing Rooms?

‘Handy’ Andy Kane The chatty cockney builder got stuck in with the DIY jobs that were too much for the contestants to handle. Andy actually jetted over to the US for the American version of the show, called Trading Spaces.

Who did the original Changing Rooms?

Changing Rooms was originally hosted by Carol Smillie, and assisting with the remodelling was a Cockney carpenter, “Handy” Andy Kane. The former designer on the show, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, took over presenting the show from Smillie in 2003 for series 14 and 15.

Why is Linda Barker not on Changing Rooms?

Linda took the decision to go and personally apologise to the teapot collector and she explained: “We didn’t film that because it was a very poignant moment.” Although keen to watch the new show, Linda may struggle to find the time to tune in amid her own makeover project in the form of her personal home renovation.

Will there be another series of Changing Rooms?

Channel 4 is giving Changing Rooms a second series – but an iconic star has been snubbed again. There is no room for Carol Smilie in the second season of the revamp. It came after the TV star was axed from the reboot last year as a first season was commissioned by Channel 4.