Bargain Hunt announces huge shake-up with new presenting line-up as THREE additions are recruited for the long-running BBC show

The BBC's Bargain Hunt has announced a huge shake-up, bringing in a new presenting line up for the new season.

Roo Irvine, Danny Sebastian, and Caroline Hawley are set to join the show as regular hosts, reports The Express.

But, if you're a big fan of the longstanding hosts, there's no need to worry as the original four presenters - Natasha Raskin Sharp, Christina Trevanion, Eric Knowles, and Charlie Ross - won't be going anywhere.

Instead, the bigger and better team of seven are set to front the popular reality game show series, as contestants battle it out to find treasure among trash at car boot sales.

The experts will take it turns stepping into the role of host on a rotational basis throughout the series.

The BBC 's Bargain Hunt has announced a huge shake-up, bringing in a new presenting line up for the new season

Antiques fanatic Roo, 44, is set to present upcoming episodes on Friday and Monday

Caroline Hawley said she is 'thrilled and honoured' to be part of the Bargain Hunt presenting team

Danny Sebastian, who is gearing up to host the show later this month, admitted being asked to join the team was a 'dream come true'

Fans will recognise the three familiar faces of the new presenters as they have actually fronted the show before, however now they will be taking the lead more regularly.

Bargain Hunt has been a cornerstone of British daytime TV ever since it first aired two decades ago in March, 2000.

The show was originally hosted by David Dickinson between 2000 and 2004, before he was succeeded by Tim Wonnacott.

Ever since its launch, viewers have tuned in regularly to see teams donning blue and red fleeces battle it out to see who can bag the biggest profit.

Antiques fanatic Roo, 44, is set to present upcoming episodes on Friday and Monday - she was initially discovered when BBC Antiques Road Trip visited her in her antique shop in Scotland in early 2015.

Talking about being on the presenting team, Roo said: 'I love every second of it! It’s a fabulous presenting team with each person bringing their own personality and style, so it’s a real honour to join such a line-up!

'I feel like a conductor in an orchestra made up of experts, contestants and crew, and the joy lies in bringing them all together in harmony to make our very own Bargain Hunt music!

She added that her favourite part of the role is 'the social element and 'meeting new people'.

Antique expert Eric Knowles (pictured 2023), who hails from Nelson, Lancashire, will continue hosting the programme

The show's youngest presenter, Natasha Raskin Sharp (pictured 2021) also won't be going anywhere

Christina Trevanion will also continue to present the series

Charlie Ross boasts a staggering 50-year career in the business ever since he became an auctioneer in 1963 - he will continue to front the show on a rotational basis

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Roo, real name Arusha, said: 'As a presenter, I feel it is very much my responsibility to make sure everyone has the best, easiest, smoothest and most fun day possible.

'When everyone finishes up for the day, and there are big smiles and laughter all round, that is the best feeling for me.'

Danny Sebastian, who is gearing up to host the show later this month, admitted being asked to join the team was a 'dream come true'.

The presenter  first made his Bargain Hunt debut as an expert in 2017, and he has previously hosted Cbeebies Junk Rescue and the series Street Auction.

He gushed: 'Being asked to present Bargain Hunt is such an honour and a pleasure. It’s a great, fun, exciting show that’s aired all over the world. I mean come on… talk about the cat that got the cream!'

Meanwhile, Caroline Hawley said she is 'thrilled and honoured' to be part of the Bargain Hunt presenting team.

She exclaimed: 'It is fantastic to have this amazing role within the Bargain Hunt family where I have been an expert for many years. It is a challenge which I have taken to, with relish!

'It is the best fun ever to spend time with talented experts and crew, and fabulous, enthusiastic teams all on the hunt for bargains.'

The expert initially got involved with the programme in the summer of 2013 after already working on the BBC’s Flog It! for a year.

With a career that has lasted over three decades, Caroline opened the doors of her very own antiques shop in 1983 named Penny Farthing Antiques.

Similarly to other Bargain Hunt presenters she has also made appearances on Flog It and Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is.