BBC shelve celebrity reality show after 13 series on air

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THE BBC has quietly shelved a long-running favourite after 15 years on the air.

While the civilian version has been confirmed to live another day, The Sun can reveal that it’s celebrity counterpart has been shelved.

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Celebrity Antiques Road Trip has been quietly shelved for 2025[/caption]
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The series put famous faces and friends against each other in the hunt for hidden treasures[/caption]

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip saw two celebrities go head-to-head as they travel the country to try to find secret gems which they can later auction off.

The celebrities picked are typically stars who know each other, or have worked together or against each other in the past.

Unfortunately for fans, the celebrity version of the show has now been shelved.

A source told The Sun Online: “Celebrity Antiques Road Trip has proved a popular show for the BBC, but the focus right now is the original version of the show.

“A final decision hasn’t been made on its future just yet, but it’s definitely being rested for the remainder of the year and bosses will reassess in 2026.”

The Sun Online has approached the BBC for comment.

Each paired up with an expert, the celebrity duo are given a strict budget to find trinkets that may secretly hold value.

The winner was whoever takes home the most at an auction at the end of the episode.

Among the celebrities who have taken part are The Traitors’ Paul Gorman and Harry Clarke, The Young Ones’ Nigel Planer and Alexei Sayle, 90s icons Sinitta and Samantha Fox, and former couple and Love Island winners Ekin-Su and Davide Sanclimenti.

Richard Osman appeared with his now-wife Ingrid Oliver, while Gemma Collins went head-to-head with Melvin Odoom.

Danny Dyer also found himself in a new world when he competed against his daughter, Dani – awkwardly putting his foot in it when the person he was buying from didn’t know who he was.

Shop owner Judy awkwardly informs him that she only watches Coronation Street… and at the time Danny was on rival soap EastEnders as Mick Carter.

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Celebrity Antiques Road Show aired for 13 series before its axe[/caption]
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The TV favourite saw stars try and make money from their finds for charity[/caption]