Lucy Alexander was the original co-presenter of BBC property show Homes Under the Hammer, but away from the cameras she has faced tough times, including her daughter being paralysed. 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 Lucy Alexander became a beloved figure on British TV as the original face of Homes Under the Hammer, which she co-hosted with Martin Roberts from its start in 2003. Launching her career on children's television with Channel 5, she quickly established a strong presence and won hearts with her warm presenting style, reports the Mirror .
Yet, in 2016, she left Homes Under the Hammer to pursue other opportunities, notably appearing on programmes such as A Place In The Sun and Best Of Both Worlds on Channel 4 roles fitting for a housing expert of her calibre. Despite stepping away occasionally to appear on Homes Under the Hammer and support prospective buyers, Lucy prioritised family time after work took a back seat, especially when she faced the grief of losing her mother. The television presenter struggled professionally during the pandemic, saying: "Then it was Covid, then we didn't get recommissioned, and then I was out of a job.
"I didn't have any work. It wasn't the greatest of times for me. I still had a mortgage to pay and a family to feed.
" But 2023 mar.