Tim Wonnacott was a familiar face on daytime TV as he presented Bargain Hunt for 12 years, but he hasn't been seen much since he quit the BBC show amid bullying claims. Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter We have more newsletters Tim Wonnacott , the cherished presenter of BBC's Bargain Hunt , stepped away from the show in 2015 after a remarkable stint hosting over 1,000 episodes. The seasoned antiques connoisseur , who is now 73-years-old, has largely stayed out of the television spotlight since his departure from the daytime favourite.
Taking the reins from David Dickinson in 2003, Wonnacott was initially set for a brief tenure but ended up extending his initial 30-show contract, becoming a staple for viewers at lunchtime. Known for his vibrant dickie-bows and distinctive eyewear, Tim's exit from Bargain Hunt came as a surprise to many fans, reports the Express . The question on everyone's lips: why did he decide to leave? On November 25, 2015, Tim explained his decision to part ways with Bargain Hunt in a statement, saying: "I am pleased to have been part of Bargain Hunt for so many years and have thoroughly enjoyed every one of my, roughly, 1,200 programmes hunting out bargains with the contestants.
Alongside continuing to voice Antiques Road Trip for the BBC, I look forward to developing new .
