While Bargain Hunt's Izzie Balmer may know everything there is to know about antiques and is often seen sharing her expertise on the BBC show, this wasn't always her chosen career path
From appearing on Bargain Hunt to Flog It! and Antiques Road Trip, jewellery Expert Izzie Balmer is certainly a professional in her field. And while she may have become a household name since taking her skills to the small screen, the 34 year old certainly didn't plan for this career.
Izzie also shared how her first TV appearance was unplanned, with the star actually stepping in for her boss who was meant to be auctioneering on Bargain Hunt. "There were no other auctioneers available – it had to be me. I had to auction the Bargain Hunt lots in front of the cameras," said Izzie. Luckily, after taking on work experience at a local auction house, Izzie, who often appears on the popular Antiques Road Trip, secured a full-time job. It sparked a passion for Izzie who went on to study Birmingham's School of Jewellery.
Talking to Bristol Post in 2019, she shared: "I kind of fell into this job but I absolutely love it. I have always loved jewellery and been a fan of sparkly things, like most girls. I cannot think of anything I would rather do.
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