Andy McConnell, the beloved glass expert on BBC's Antiques Roadshow, celebrates 20 years with the program while candidly discussing the changing landscape of his career and his personal life. From property ventures to unexpected financial hurdles, McConnell's story offers a glimpse into the life of a television personality navigating both success and challenges.
Andy McConnell, the renowned glass expert on Antiques Roadshow , has candidly expressed his astonishment at maintaining his position with the BBC for an impressive two decades. McConnell's colorful career trajectory encompasses a diverse range of experiences, from amassing a £1 million fortune through property flips and working in a chicken factory to producing music videos.
Today, he holds two notable records on Antiques Roadshow: one for the lowest valued item appraised and another for the highest.Reflecting on the evolution of his career, McConnell shared with The I Paper, 'Years ago, I did 11 of the 12 locations for Antiques Roadshow. But today, I'm about as fashionable as a verruca – a posh, white, heterosexual and ageing man. I'm yesterday's news.' He continued pragmatically, 'It's an unavoidable fact, even though I don't necessarily agree with it. But it's astonishing that I've got away with having worked for the BBC for 20 years.'McConnell humorously remarked on his earnings, stating that he 'should' be receiving 'at least £78million' per episode. He acknowledged, 'Knowing what some BBC presenters earn narks me, but it's a public service broadcaster and I do it for the craic rather than the money. I'm honored to be part of the Antiques Roadshow team.' Despite previously earning £725,000 in a single year from property, by 2023, McConnell faced financial challenges, incurring losses due to storing antique glass. His 2020 divorce led to the sale of Glass Etc, his shared shop in Rye with his ex-wife, but they managed to make a substantial £225,000 profit from the sale, according to the Express. McConnell also revealed his history of purchasing undervalued properties, sharing with This Is Money how he acquired a property that most would consider undesirable: 'I bought for £230,000 and it's definitely gone up in value. It was a total fleapit when I bought it and unmortgagable.' He elaborated, 'In fact, the particulars said it was unfit for human habitation so I thought it was just right for me and got £95,000 off the asking price.
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