Changing Rooms cast: Who features alongside Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen?
THE Changing Rooms reboot is following its course on Channel 4 after airing on August 18, 2021.
Reprising his role on the revamped home-improvement show, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is back to help Brits spruce up their homes.
Who is in the Changing Rooms cast?
The star of the show, the colourful interior designer isn’t the only remodelling expert to make an appearance on Changing Rooms.
The reboot of the makeover show features teams ready to take on any design challenge that may come their way, all going up against Laurence.
Here’s the lowdown on who’s who in Changing Rooms…
Anna Richardson
Known for hosting Channel 4 shows in the likes of Supersize vs Superskinny, Naked Attraction and The Sex Education Show, Anna was a last-minute addition to the programme.
Davina McCall was originally set to host Changing Rooms but filming clashed with her run on ITV’s The Masked Singer.
The 50-year-old presenter has spoken of her enthusiasm as a long-time fan of the show.
“What an honour to be joining the Changing Rooms team, one of my favourite shows from when I first started on TV!”, she said.
“This series is an absolute classic and I can’t wait to see the designs the legendary Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and the brilliant Jordan and Russell of 2LG come up with for our homeowners.”
Jordan Cluroe and Russell Whitehead
As mentioned above, Laurence has is confronted with, not one, but two impressive opponents.
The couple originally rose to fame after appearing on BBC2’s The Great Interior Design Challenge in 2014.
Their success on the show led the creative duo to launch their own design studio, 2LG (which stands for 2 Lovely Gays), based in South East London.
Both Jordan and Russell are also trained actors and attended performing actors schools prior to finding their passion for interior design.
Much like Anna, the couple were also fans of the original Changing Rooms.
“The childhood versions of ourselves are mind blown to be part of the new Changing Rooms and, as designers, we are beyond excited to take on this challenge”, Jordan and Russell said in a statement prior to their appearance.
An off-screen couple, they walked down the aisle in 2011 after meeting at a mutual friend’s party, whilst they were actors in the West End.
They bonded over their love for interior design and while many couple mays find it difficult to work in the same environment neither Jordan nor Russell have seen it as an issue.
“We love a challenge and we love spending our time together”, Jordan once told Bustle.
“Obviously that has its moments, as in any relationship, but the key has been to talk often and not be afraid to speak our minds.”
Tibby Singh
Named BBC’s Carpenter of the Year in 2012, Tibby is a multi-award winning carpentry and joining expert.
Tibby joined the Changing Rooms revival as the main carpenter and joiner to help bring design ideas to life.
“I’m honoured to be part of Changing Rooms which is such an iconic TV show!”, he said of his appearance.
“I’m privileged to be working alongside Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and 2LG to create some amazing makeovers and bring their designs to life.”
“Touch wood everything goes to plan.”
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Prior to his time in the spotlight, Tibby has worked as a property developer for a number of years after studying at the prestigious Leeds College of Building.
Seventeen years after its last episode was aired, Changing Rooms brings two sets of homeowners from the same neighbourhood against one another.
Both have to renew one of their rooms whilst working against the clock. A challenge during which they can count on the DIY experts’ help.
Changing Rooms airs weekly, every Wednesday, on Channel 4 at 8pm.