MARRIED couple Nigel Dixon and Damian Bailey appeared on the Channel 4 reality show in 2022, but have since opened up about their “nightmare” experience. The pair, who own the Newholme Hotel in Blackpool , have spoken out against Channel 4 's production team claiming the director was responsible for “stirring up conflict” behind-the-scenes. Nigel and Damian appeared on the long-running B&B competition show Four in a Bed in 2022.
They were joined by three other couples: Nyoami and Joe, Liz and Tracey, and Meg and Yvonne. Because of lockdown restrictions , filming for their five episodes was disrupted, which meant they had long waits between visits to each property. After a pleasant trip to the Nyoami and Joe’s hotel in the tranquil village of Broomhill, Northumberland , it was Nigel and Damien’s turn to host.
After a five-month hiatus, they excitedly welcomed their competitors to their Blackpool abode, which they described as “a high-end budget hotel” with “luxury touches.” READ MORE ON FOUR IN A BED However, the couple have since revealed that they got more than they bargained for during the visit. Writing about their experience on their website , Nigel and Damian detailed how they felt the series director “deliberately” amped up tensions behind the scenes, making filming a really unpleasant experience.
“As the day unfolded and we continued filming with the director, however, tensions began to escalate. His actions seemed deliberately aimed at stirri.