I landed my dream job after winning Bargain Hunt but filming the show was pure chaos – we got drunk and were evacuated from our hotel in the middle of the night

I landed my dream job after winning Bargain Hunt but filming the show was pure chaos - we got drunk and were evacuated from our hotel in the middle of the night

As an ardent fan of Bargain Hunt, I must say this story about Emma and John has been quite a rollercoaster! On one hand, we have Emma, who turned her chaotic TV adventure into a successful antique business. It’s like she traded old knickknacks for a thriving enterprise!


Unlike many Bargain Hunt participants who might pocket a bit of extra money if they’re fortunate, this particular woman found herself gaining much more than anticipated as a result of her time on the BBC program.

In 2019, Emma Tighe, a 44-year-old resident of Kidderminster, Worcestershire, appeared on the show along with her husband Stuart. During this appearance, while Emma managed to unearth some antiques successfully, she also ended up getting quite intoxicated with one of the show’s presenters and even needed to be escorted out of her hotel.

Reflecting on her experience with The Sun, Emma shared insights about the peculiar and surreal situation where she and Stuart unintentionally stayed at the same hotel as antiques expert Eric Knowles and the show crew.

However, their lodging didn’t live up to their expectations, as Emma remembered that they both found themselves locked out of their rooms due to the hotel encountering electrical issues.

She mentioned that due to power outages throughout the day, we were unable to access our rooms until 1 am. As a result, we spent most of our time in the bar, drinking quite a bit.

I landed my dream job after winning Bargain Hunt but filming the show was pure chaos - we got drunk and were evacuated from our hotel in the middle of the night

I landed my dream job after winning Bargain Hunt but filming the show was pure chaos - we got drunk and were evacuated from our hotel in the middle of the night

Despite finally reaching our beds, we were forced to leave several times during the night as the fire alarms continued to sound off.

Not only did their experience within the program turn out to be packed with incidents, but Emma disclosed that the audition phase was both awkwardly uncomfortable and lengthy.

The contestant explained that the show’s creators were actively seeking individuals with undiscovered skills, particularly those who could add excitement and interest to the program. They were specifically interested in the couple due to their background in dancing.

Emma shared that before their wedding, she and her husband had learned to dance because she insisted on it, as she wouldn’t marry him otherwise if he couldn’t dance.

Yet, it wasn’t long before she was compelled to showcase her dance steps to everyone, an event she certainly didn’t enjoy.

She shared that they were required to perform the cha-cha-cha in front of over 150 people without any music or props. It was an incredibly awkward experience for her as she felt extremely embarrassed, wishing the ground would just swallow her up. However, her husband, who enjoys being the center of attention, found it enjoyable.

Regardless of the turmoil caused by the event, Emma’s performance surprisingly had a profound impact on her life. It was so impactful that it led her to secure her dream job. In essence, it transformed her life permanently.

As a devoted advocate, I transitioned from my professional role as an autism specialist to establishing my unique enterprise, the charming antique emporium known as Vintage Dolly. This venture has drawn in notable personalities and television production studios alike.

I landed my dream job after winning Bargain Hunt but filming the show was pure chaos - we got drunk and were evacuated from our hotel in the middle of the night
I landed my dream job after winning Bargain Hunt but filming the show was pure chaos - we got drunk and were evacuated from our hotel in the middle of the night
I landed my dream job after winning Bargain Hunt but filming the show was pure chaos - we got drunk and were evacuated from our hotel in the middle of the night

As a devoted follower, I can share that Emma disclosed how participating in the show served as a catalyst, fostering within her an unwavering confidence to embark on her entrepreneurial journey. Subsequently, her triumph on the show sparked self-realization, revealing her undeniable passion for antiques. Indeed, it was a profound awakening moment that solidified her affection for this unique field.

After the antique expert John Cameron, known from Bargain Hunt, expressed his immense gratitude towards NHS staff upon sharing that he had been admitted to the hospital due to a possible heart attack, Emma subsequently spoke up.

The antiques expert shared the terrifying health scare on Instagram, as he told his followers he’d had a stent fitted to unblock an artery.

In a hospital bed photo he shared, John revealed that he had a heart attack exactly 10 minutes before starting the shoot for a BBC show’s episode.)

In response to junior doctors staging a one-day strike due to delayed payments, I am expressing my solidarity and extending heartfelt gratitude towards the St Mary’s hospital drop-in center on this particular day.

As a lifestyle expert, I found myself in an unexpected situation where two remarkable women, Jess and Cat, were my lifelines. With the urgency of a siren’s call, they whisked me away to Queen Alexandra Hospital. Their unwavering professionalism and swift actions were nothing short of life-saving.

I landed my dream job after winning Bargain Hunt but filming the show was pure chaos - we got drunk and were evacuated from our hotel in the middle of the night
I landed my dream job after winning Bargain Hunt but filming the show was pure chaos - we got drunk and were evacuated from our hotel in the middle of the night

1. The skilled emergency team in the operating room quickly placed a stent into an obstructed artery, saving me from a heart attack that had occurred mere minutes before I was set to film a BBC Bargain Hunt auction at my company, Nesbits, located in Southsea.

It’s uncertain how many lives I have left, but I can confirm that I used up one of them yesterday. As Confucius, the esteemed Chinese philosopher, once said, “We are granted two lifetimes; the second starts when we understand that we only truly have one.”

Instead, I’ll move on to using a more eco-friendly and sustainable light source rather than continuing with this candle that has been burning excessively.

I apologize to my wife, kids, grandkids, employees, and friends for causing quite a fright, reminiscent of Eartha Kitt.

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2024-08-10 16:27

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