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BBC star suffers heart attack minutes before filming hit show

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July 5, 2024

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BBC star suffers heart attack minutes before filming hit show

A BBC STAR suffered a heart attack just minutes before filming a hit show.

John Cameron shocked fans as he took to social media to share his frightening health news.

John Cameron has revealed he suffered a heart attack just minutes before filming Bargain HuntCredit: Instagram

The beloved Bargain Hunt star revealed he was rushed to hospital “with sirens blaring” and straight into theatreCredit: BBC

Surgeons operated on the star at Queen Alexandra Hospital and fitted him with a stentCredit: BBC

He told his followers that a blocked artery caused the heart attack just 10 minutes before filming kicked off.

The beloved Bargain Hunt star revealed he was rushed to hospital “with sirens blaring” and straight into theatre.

Surgeons operated on the star at Queen Alexandra Hospital and fitted him with a stent.

John told fans: “On a day when junior doctors stage a one day strike over back pay, I would like to pledge my support and say a huge thank you to the St Mary’s hospital drop-in centre, the paramedics ‘Jess’ and ‘Cat’ who transported me to Queen Alexandra Hospital with sirens blaring, and the amazing emergency team in theatre who fitted me with a stent unblocking the artery that caused me to have a heart attack just 10 minutes before I was about to film a BBC Bargain Hunt auction at my firm Nesbits in Southsea.

“Not sure how many of my 9 lives still remain but I definitely lost one yesterday.

“To quote the great ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius, ‘we have two lives, the second one begins when you realise you only have one.’

“I will now be switching to a more friendly and renewable light source over the candle I have been burning at both ends!

“Sorry also to my wife, children, grandchildren, staff and friends for scaring the ‘Eartha Kitt‘ out of them.”

After being discharged from hospital, John took to social media to update fans on his health.

He revealed he’s given up smoking and also cutting down on his alcohol intake.

John said: “Phase 1 of my rehabilitation is no more cigarettes, much less alcohol and more exercise, ie use the gym membership I have been paying for and not using for years!

“Phase 2 of my rehabilitation is get my scooter and motorcycle back on the road and make time to use them instead of just paying for them and not using them like gym membership!”

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Bargain Hunt presenters

First airing on BBC One in 2000, Bargain Hunt sees two pairs of contestants tasked with buying antiques from a shop or fair and then try to make a profit at auction. With David Dickinson and Tim Wonnacott among the show’s alumni, let’s take a look at the current presenters.

Christina Trevanion: Aside from presenting, Christina is also an auctioneer and a partner in the firm of Trevanion & Dean in Shropshire. Her other TV appearances include Antiques Road Trip, Flog It! and The Travelling Auctioneers.
Eric Knowles: An antiquarian with a primary focus in ceramics and glass, Eric has also appeared on Antiques Roadshow, Noel’s House Party, Call My Bluff and Going, Going Gone.
Natasha Raskin Sharp: Daughter of artist Philip Raskin, Natasha is an antiques and art expert, especially Scottish contemporary art. She has also featured in Antiques Road Trip, Flog It! and For What It’s Worth, among others.
Charlie Ross: An antiques expert and auctioneer, Charlie’s career dates back to 1963 by joining a local firm of estate agents after leaving school, later progressing to antique furniture. He has also popped up on shows such as Flog It!, Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is and Antiques Road Trip.
Caroline Hawley: Away from the Bargain Hunt cameras, Caroline also runs a successful antiques business in Yorkshire.
Danny Sebastian: Having joined Bargain Hunt as an expert in 2017, Danny became part of the presenting team in 2022.
Roo Irvine: Initially signing up for the show as an antiques expert, Roo later became a main presenter for Bargain Hunt. She’s also appeared in Antiques Road Trip and Flipping Profit.