Bargain Hunt witnessed one of its most cringe-worthy moments to date when it recorded the 'biggest loss in show history' during its 25th-anniversary episode. Breakfast stars and stepped up to the (antique) plate for a special edition of the long-running programme.
At the helm was John Watson, with the duo receiving guidance from Bargain Hunt's veteran expert Tim Weeks as they scoured for hidden gems. Jon's haul featured a £129 retro Dinky Toy car and a £40 tea caddy set, while Sally showcased her knack for nabbing bargains with a £19 coffee grinder and a hefty teapot celebrating the Queen's Golden Jubilee, snagged for just £5, reports .
The moment of truth arrived, and John asked the pair: "How are you both feeling?" Sally replied: "Nervous, definitely nervous." Jon added with a chuckle: "I'm exhausted.
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The atmosphere lightened with laughter as John disclosed: "Well I can now reveal the results. Sally you turned a profit of £51, which makes you the Bargain Hunt winner."
Sally, 53, stunned by her victory, gasped: "What? No!" She then turned to Jon, 55, with a regretful: "Oh John, I'm sorry."
However, before former Celebrity Mastermind winner John could dwell on his losses from the toy car and tea caddy, he mockingly gestured to exit the stage, quipping: "Okay, good to see you all. Thank you, I'm off."
John acknowledged: "A loss I'm afraid to say of £104, which gives me the great honour Sally to award you with your £51 profit, which I know we are going to be giving to charity."
He turned to Tim and said: "You did say to yourself that actually this is the biggest loss you have ever seen in Bargain Hunt history."
Tim then explained: "Normally the contestants have to buy three items so I'm glad it was just two because it could've been a record the way you were going."
BBC Breakfast is on BBC One and iPlayer from 6am and you can catch up on Bargain Hunt on iPlayer
He turned to Tim and said: "You did say to yourself that actually this is the biggest loss you have ever seen in Bargain Hunt history."Tim then explained: "Normally the contestants have to buy three items so I'm glad it was just two because it could've been a record the way you were going."
BBC Breakfast is on BBC One and iPlayer from 6am and you can catch up on Bargain Hunt on iPlayer
