Former Bachelorette and Gogglebox star Angie Kent details her surprising and ‘rewarding’ new TV gig
Bachelorette Angie Kent has taken on a new role as the ‘upcycle queen’ in season 3 of life style show Space Invaders premiering on April 4 on 9Now.
As a one time hoarder Angie says she is can relate to ‘upcycling’ – which is the practice of creatively re-purposing unwanted or seemingly useless household items.
The 32 -year-old reality star will make debut on the show as co-presenter with decluttering guru Peter Walsh and home renovator Cherie Barber.
Former Bachelorette Angie Kent has taken on a new role as the ‘upcycle queen’ in the life style program Space Invaders Pictured: The reality star in a scene from season 3
Angie told Nine Entertainment on Saturday that she’s relished the career move, revealing that she started on her own ‘up-cycling’ after recently moving into an older property.
‘I go into each home and find either a prized possession or an item that doesn’t look like it has much use, find out the value and then bring it back to life,’ Angie said of her role on the show.
‘We spend a week with these people, sometimes even less , and to watch them get unstuck from their rut and transform into new people is just so rewarding.’
Angie told Nine Entertainment on Saturday that she’s relished the career move, revealing that she started on her own ‘up-cycling’ after recently moving into an older property
Meanwhile, she learned a few tricks from co-host Peter Walsh.about the best way to purge her wardrobe of clothes that have out stayed their welcome
‘My favourite tip from Peter is that if you haven’t worn it in the last year, you don’t need it. Just give it to somebody who’s going to use it,’ Angie advised.
The Gogglebox favourite said that fans can look forward to seeing Space Invaders staying down-to-earth this season.
‘I’ve watched this show and loved it and now I’m just like one of audience members at home that’s getting involved.’ she said.
Angie pictured with Space Invaders co-presenters Peter Walsh and Cherie Barber (centre)
Meanwhile, Angie revealed last year that she found romance while working on the show.
During one episode of her Two Girls One Pod podcast in September, Angie told listeners that she went on a date with one of the cameramen from Space Invaders.
Angie told her co-host Yvie Jones that she was nervous about mixing work and pleasure.
Angie concluded the discussion by revealing she’s placed a strict caveat on her fledging new romance.
‘I was just like, “We can hang out, but let’s not get sexual until after filming’s done,”‘ she said.
The Gogglebox favourite said that fans can look forward to seeing Space Invaders staying down-to-earth this season.
