Dickinson’s Real Deal star quits ITV show after whopping 14 years on screens
A DICKINSON’S Real Deal star has quit the ITV show after a whopping 14 years on screens.
The series sees members of the public bring their antiques and collectables along to UK venues, where independent valuers estimate their worth.
Cheryl Hakeney is one of the experts on the ITV show, but is stepping down after more then a decade on screen.
Cheryl’s made the difficult decision after realising she needed to devote more time to the fashion business she runs with her daughter, Love Island star Zara Holland.
The mother and daughter co-own Mimi Boutique, and have seen it double in size since the Coronavirus pandemic.
She told MailOnline: “I did the show for 14 years. I was one of the originals but now mine and Zara’s business is booming, unfortunately I don’t have enough time to film the next series.”
Cheryl had started out as a model, before following in her grandfather and father’s footsteps by becoming an antiques expert.
She worked alongside David, 81, on the programme, and spoke fondly of her time with him.
She said: “David is a massive character. He’s very, very charming and has a fantastic sense of humour. We had so many funny moments on the show.
“He’s a proper, proper showman, even his appearance, he turns heads. He’s fantastic to work with.”
She continued: “I’ve known him for many years, I knew him before I was on the show because he’s a friend of my dad’s, which isn’t how I got the job, he was a fantastic antique dealer back in the day and he always dealt in really wonderful and unusual antiques, very interior design led.
“He’s from Manchester but also used to exhibit at Olympia London every year and David’s stand was like him, over the top, and the most fantastic and unusual things.
“He’s great and you can’t believe he’s 81 and still working, he’s a true showman.”
Dickinson’s Real Deal airs on ITV1.