Bargain Hunt: Natasha Raskin-Sharp discusses 'rule breaking'
Kate Bliss has become a well-known face on Bargain Hunt as she helps the red and blue teams find antique treasures to sell for profit at auction. While she has become known for her love of antiques on-screen, what is known of her family life away from her television career?
Kate has appeared as part of many popular antiquing shows including Bargain Hunt and Flog It! as well as Antiques Road Trip over the years.
Talking of the start of her career on screen, Kate has admitted it came by chance.
She explained on her website: “My television career started quite by chance.
“During the filming of a Bargain Hunt episode at the saleroom where I was auctioneering, I was approached by the production team.
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She added: “Fifteen amazing years later, I am still excited to be a part of this super programme.”
In a separate interview, she said: “I was the only lady auctioneer at my local saleroom and we were a bit of a novelty then (it’s going back a bit!).
“So I was asked to appear on the show as the auctioneer and then quickly followed as an expert.
“I will never forget turning up on my first shoot in my high heels feeling very proud in my new suit but the fair we were filming at was outdoors and it rained the entire weekend. I ended up wearing Philip Serrell’s wellies which were three sizes too big!”
Who is the Bargain Hunt star married to?
Kate and husband Jonathan Bliss have been married for 15 years having tied the knot back in 2005.
The pair is said to have first crossed paths while Kate worked at Auctioneers and Valuers Brightwells in Hereford.
At the time Jonathan was a senior partner of Brightwells with the pair soon sitting it off.
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The couple has since welcomed two children together daughter Lily and son Benjamin.
Amid her role on screen, the Bargain Hunt star has previously admitted she prefers spending time with her family away from her career on TV.
She explained: “Mostly with the family, doing something outdoorsy. But I love reading and watching films.
“I snatch short bursts of ‘me – time’ usually early in the morning in the week, when I exercise, running with our loopy labrador, or pilates.
“I do love a good cook whether baking or doing a big meal for family and friends.
“It can be a bit hit and miss with me though, and the children love reminding me of my disasters in the kitchen!”
Bargain Hunt will air today on BBC One from 12.15pm.
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