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Vogue Williams and Luke Mabbott to host new series of Renovation Rescue

The Channel 4 DIY show sees homes saved after being left in a bad condition by builders.

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Vogue Williams and Luke Mabbott are to present Renovation Rescue on Channel 4 (Channel 4/PA)

TV presenter Vogue Williams and former Love Island star Luke Mabbott are to host a new series of Renovation Rescue.

The pair will present the Channel 4 DIY show, which sees homes saved after being left in a bad condition by builders, with Williams holding a degree in construction design and management, and another in quantity surveying, while Mabbott is a trained heating and plumbing engineer.

It will be the show’s second series, after its first was hosted by former X Factor contestant and Loose Women presenter Stacey Solomon.

Speaking about the show, Williams, 39, who is married to former Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews, said: “I’ve done a lot of exciting projects in my career, but I am so delighted to be given the opportunity to roll up my sleeves and get stuck into the second series of this truly brilliant show.

Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews
Williams is married to former Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews (Ian West/PA)

“Home renovation is a huge passion of mine, and I am excited to put my degrees in construction and quantity surveying to the test.

“I’m very happy to be joining forces with Luke – we get on like a house on fire and I think I’m going to learn a lot of DIY skills from him.”

Mabbott, who came third on series six of Love Island alongside Demi Jones in 2015, added: “The fact that Channel 4 are putting their trust in me to be part of this series is just mind-blowing to me, but I am so excited.

“I can’t wait to work with Vogue and help change the lives of people who need just a little bit of encouragement and some simple tips and tricks to make their dream project a reality.”

The series will follow ambitious renovations, with the pair also sharing money-saving skills, design inspiration, and simple DIY techniques anyone can try at home along the way.

Clemency Green, commissioning editor for Channel 4, said of the show: “We are thrilled that Renovation Rescue is returning to Channel 4.

“We’re really excited to bring Vogue Williams into the fold and it’s going to give viewers a chance to see her phenomenal talents and skills in a completely new light.

“Renovation Rescue is also providing us with an opportunity to nurture exciting new talent such as Luke.

“I know for a fact that they will both bring their unique, warm and, most importantly, authentic flare to the format and I can’t wait to see how the pair shine on screen.”

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