BBC suspends Bargain Hunt presenter over alleged row with producers

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Bargain Hunt host Tim Wonnacott has reportedly been suspended from the show after an alleged disagreement with producers.

The TV presenter and antiques expert is believed to have had a showdown with BBC bosses on Friday 11 September and, according to the Sun, the decision was taken to suspend him, pending an investigation.

Wonnacott has hosted the BBC1 daytime show since 2003.

A BBC spokesperson said: “Tim is not currently in production on Bargain Hunt and we are using guest presenters. We wouldn’t comment on individual staff matters.”

The presenter, who competed in Strictly Come Dancing last year, posted a picture of himself on Twitter last week outside BBC headquarters, captioned: “Outside Broadcasting House in London today for a dawn (well not quite !) meeting.”

Wonnacott has declined to comment.