BBC Bargain Hunt star leaves fans distraught as he makes stark filming announcement: ‘My last episode’
Bargain Hunt expert David Fergus has revealed that his final episode of the BBC antiques programme has now been broadcast.
The auctioneer confirmed on social media that he has appeared in four episodes during 2025, with today’s show marking his last appearance.
Fergus took to X to share the news with viewers, writing: “The last of my four episodes of Bargain Hunt is on at tomorrow lunchtime, can I avenge my defeat from the last episode.
“Either way it was a great experience with the wonderful [Caroline Hawley] and Charlie Ross.”
The announcement comes as a disappointment to fans of the daytime show, where Fergus has become a familiar face alongside fellow experts.
When viewers expressed concern about his departure, Fergus offered a glimmer of hope for future appearances.
The last of my four episodes of Bargain Hunt is on at tomorrow lunchtime, can I avenge my defeat from the last episode. Either way it was a great experience with the wonderful @hawley_caroline and Charlie Ross. pic.twitter.com/YXrKikKWER
— David Fergus (@1davefergus) June 15, 2025
He responded to fans by stating: “I haven’t filmed any more shopping episodes yet but I filmed a piece today to be inserted into a future episode.”
The announcement prompted an outpouring of support from disappointed viewers. One fan wrote: “Hopefully we will see more please as I think you’re amazing!”
Another viewer added: “Will be watching, seeing more of you in future episodes we hope!”
“Look forward to seeing the episode,” another shared.
Fergus joined the Bargain Hunt team after producers spotted his social media content.
He told the BBC that when “someone on the Bargain Hunt team saw some social media videos I did for work and asked if I wanted to be part of the team. It didn’t take me long to say yes!”
Fergus began his career in antiques as a collector before transitioning to professional auctioneering.
He currently works as an auctioneer at Richard Winterton Auctioneers, where he specialises in valuing art and studio glass.
The expert has spoken candidly about the appeal of the programme, explaining to the BBC: “Bargain Hunt has such appeal because we all want to find a bargain and quite often we see items on the show that we have in our homes or remember seeing in a relative’s house.
“We can feel the contestants’ joy when they get a good result and feel for them when they have a loss.”
He also offered advice for aspiring antiques professionals, warning them to “be prepared to get dirty, because some of the items that come to us are filthy.”
Fergus has praised the travel opportunities the programme provides, noting that “life on the road” with Bargain Hunt gives him “the chance to see some lovely parts of the country I otherwise wouldn’t have seen”.
His departure comes as the show continues to evolve its roster of experts.
Last month, Charles Hanson made his return to Bargain Hunt after being cleared of domestic abuse allegations in February.
The 46-year-old auctioneer had been absent from screens since June 2023 whilst facing charges of assault against his wife Rebecca, which he denied.
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A jury found him not guilty of all counts of coercive control and assault allegations.
Hanson appeared alongside expert Christina Trevanion in Staffordshire, wielding the gavel at Bishton Hall in his first television appearance since the legal proceedings concluded.