Martin Roberts shares the bizarre moment when a body was discovered in a property during filming, leading to a surprising twist.
Lake District: So, get this! Martin Roberts, the star of Homes Under the Hammer, had a wild experience while filming. He was at a property that had just been sold when the director came out looking totally freaked out. She told him there was a dead body in the bedroom!
Roberts was confused but went inside anyway. He walked up the stairs and saw what looked like a body under the covers. Can you imagine? They all tiptoed into the bedroom, and sure enough, there was a body under the sheet.
But wait, it gets crazier! The body turned out to be a snoring pensioner! After nudging him a bit, the old guy sat up and asked, “Where’s my family?” It turns out the family had moved out and left granddad behind in the house. How wild is that?
They managed to track down the family nearby, and granddad was reunited with them. What a relief! In another chat, Roberts shared a tip for anyone buying a renovation property: never open the fridge. Seriously, he said it could lead to some nasty surprises!
He also mentioned that people often ask if they only show successful renovations on the show. He clarified that they keep it real, and sometimes people don’t come back if they’ve had a big loss. It’s all about honesty, and he loves inspiring others to dive into property renovation.
