A star from the much-loved Bargain Hunt was left somewhat sheepish after inadvertently revealing to the crew that they might just have a leg up on their rivals - all thanks to a celebrity family member. In the instalment, which aired on BBC on Wednesday (October 2), contestants Sam and Kara embarked on a bargain-hunting journey through Kent, endearingly referred to as the Garden of England, on a quest to discover some hidden gems. Acting for the Blue team, Sam and Kara took on their opponents, Vicky and John Gleason of the Red team.
Both pairs radiated enthusiasm and determination, prepared with their allocated funds, all set to clinch bargains to bring to the auction showdown. However, before the BBC game truly began, Sam disclosed a sly trump card to the production staff - his "uncle" had previously graced TV screens with an appearance on the beloved Antiques Roadshow. He explained: "I know a little bit about antiques because my uncle used to be on the Antiques Roadshow", reports Devon Live .
Yet, Sam remained tight-lipped about the identity of his uncle, leaving viewers to wonder. Host Eric Knowles jested in return: "Oh, a lot to live up to then," as he kept the banter going. Sam retorted: "Yeah, if I lose I'm never going to hear the end of this.
" Host Eric nudged the Blue team about their competitive spirit, and Kara responded with a cheeky retort, saying: "Ohh we just want to make the most money that anyone's ever made in Bargain Hunt history." Sam couldn't help but chuc.