Edward Short has said his ex wife has been left with nothing and admitted to "pulling the stability rug from under them" in order to fulfil his dream.
The housebuilder appeared on what has been dubbed Grand Designs ' "saddest ever episode" as he set out to renovate his dream home Chesil Cliff House.
He has now said he will always feel guilty for what he put his ex wife Hazel through and is determined to repay her.