TV presenter Vogue Williams and former Love Island star Luke Mabbott are to host a new series of Renovation Rescue.
The pair will present the Channel 4 DIY show, which sees homes saved after being left in a bad condition by builders, with Williams holding a degree in construction design and management, and another in quantity surveying, while Mabbott is a trained heating and plumbing engineer.
It will be the show’s second series, after its first was hosted by former X Factor contestant and Loose Women presenter Stacey Solomon.
Speaking about the show, Williams, 39, who is married to former Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews, said: “I’ve done a lot of exciting projects in my career, but I am so delighted to be given the opportunity to roll up my sleeves and get stuck into the second series of this truly brilliant show.
“Home renovation is a huge passion of mine, and I am excited to put my degrees in construction and quantity surveying to the test.
“I’m very happy to be joining forces with Luke – we get on like a house on fire and I think I’m going to learn a lot of DIY skills from him.”
Mabbott, who came third on series six of Love Island alongside Demi Jones in 2015, added: “The fact that Channel 4 are putting their trust in me to be part of this series is just mind-blowing to me, but I am so excited.
“I can’t wait to work with Vogue and help change the lives of people who need just a little bit of encouragement and some simple tips and tricks to make their dream project a reality.”
The series will follow ambitious renovations, with the pair also sharing money-saving skills, design inspiration, and simple DIY techniques anyone can try at home along the way.
Clemency Green, commissioning editor for Channel 4, said of the show: “We are thrilled that Renovation Rescue is returning to Channel 4.
“We’re really excited to bring Vogue Williams into the fold and it’s going to give viewers a chance to see her phenomenal talents and skills in a completely new light.
“Renovation Rescue is also providing us with an opportunity to nurture exciting new talent such as Luke.
“I know for a fact that they will both bring their unique, warm and, most importantly, authentic flare to the format and I can’t wait to see how the pair shine on screen.”
