TheBBChas reportedlyshelved its long-running celebrity seriesin a surprising move after 13 seasons.BBC reality TV showslikeStrictly Come Dancing,The Apprentice, andDragons’ Denblend entertainment, competition, and talent. These popular series attract millions, shapingBritish reality TV culturewith drama, challenges, and inspiring stories, making them key staples of UK television.
Long-running BBC daytime showslikeHomes Under the Hammer,Bargain Hunt, andEscape to the Countryremain popular for property, antiques, and lifestyle content. However, the BBC has reportedly ended one beloved series after 15 years on air, surprising many fans with the unexpected decision.
The show will be“rested” for the rest of 2025 until the “bosses” reassess it in 2026.
According toDailyMail, the BBC has unexpectedlydiscontinued the much-loved daytime show,Celebrity Antiques Road Trip,after 15 years. Although spin-offs of the series will continue with new episodes, the celebrity edition has been quietly shelved for the foreseeable future.Celebrity Antiques Road Tripfollowed pairs of celebrities as they traveled around the country looking for hidden treasures to sell at auction.
“A final decision hasn’t been made on its future just yet.”
The participants usually knew each other through work or competition, which added a strong element of rivalry and made the show exciting. A source toldSunOnlinethat whileCelebrity Antiques Road Triphas proved a popular show for the BBC, “the focus right now is the original version of the show.” The show will be “rested” for the rest of 2025 until the “bosses” reassess it in 2026.
Meanwhile,Antiques Road Tripwill be getting its 32nd season. The show, which debuted in 2010, has a confirmed comeback with 20 brand-new episodes. Moreover,Travelling Auctioneershas also been renewedfor a new season, which will be its fifth. The show was launched in 2022 and follows a dedicated team of antiques specialists and skilled craftspeople as they help families transform unwanted items into valuable auction pieces.
It has built a loyal fanbase and become a staple of the BBC’s daytime programming lineup. Still, the shelving ofCelebrity Antiques Road Triphints at a shift in the BBC’s approach to daytime content, possibly toaccommodate changing viewer habitsor budget priorities. While the show has built a loyal fanbase over 13 seasons, its pause suggests the broadcaster is prioritizing formats with broader appeal or fresher creative potential.
The BBC putting the celebrity version on hold shows a shift towards the original Antiques Road Trip, which has been renewed for a 32nd series.The main show still pulls in strong ratingsand will continue. The celebrity edition hasn’t been fully canceled, but is being paused for the time being.
The sudden decision to renew Antiques Road Trip but pauseCelebrity Antiques Road Tripversion maycome down to cost, consistency, and viewer trust.The original format offers relatable stories and steady appeal, while the celebrity spin-off relies on guest availability and novelty. In tighter times, theBBCmay favor reliable formats with proven long-term value.
