Nick Stapleton Joins Show, Honors Late Parents

Watchdog has revealed Nick Stapleton - son of late former hosts John Stapleton and Lynn Faulds Wood - as one of two new additions to the line-up.

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Coming on board are BAFTA-winning presenter and consumer journalist Nick, as well as broadcaster and documentary filmmaker Amber Haque.

The pair join Matt Allwright and Nikki Fox in making films raising consumer awareness to the public.

Nick - whose first report airs on Wednesday - follows in the footsteps of his parents, presenters John Stapleton and Lynn Faulds Wood, who fronted the programme from 1986 to 1993.

In addition, the 38-year-old co-presents the acclaimed series Scam Interceptors on One.

He said: 'Uncovering scams and fighting for consumer fairness is in my blood. I grew up watching my mum doorstepping people and holding them to account, and it lit a fire in me.

'My parents aren't around any more, so there is a real poignancy in joining Watchdog, a programme that was such a huge part of our lives. 

'I truly believe in public service broadcasting and it's a privilege to join Matt, Nikki and Amber to continue that legacy.'

Manchester-based Amber's work spans BBC Three documentaries, hit podcasts and international productions.

On joining Watchdog, she said: 'I grew up watching The One Show and Watchdog and so much of my work now looks at how digital culture and modern systems are affecting people's lives. 

'What makes Watchdog so special is how it holds power to account while staying human and accessible, so it's a really exciting moment to be joining the team.'

Long-standing Watchdog star Matt Allwright said: 'In Amber and Nick we've got two of the most talented investigative journalists around. 

'I'm delighted that they're going to be part of the team and I know they will take Watchdog from strength to strength.'

Nikki Fox added: 'It's an exciting time for Watchdog on The One Show.

'With Nick and Amber, we'll be able to cover even more of the stories that matter to audiences across the UK. They're both brilliant and I can't wait to welcome them.'

Joanne Vaughan-Jones, Editor of The One Show, said: 'Watchdog remains one of the BBC's most trusted brands. 

'At a time when consumer issues are evolving rapidly, its role has never been more vital - and with Matt, Nikki, Nick and Amber, we have a brilliant team ready to deliver real impact.' 

It comes as The One Show star Alex Jones, 49, has been in Ascot, Berkshire, on social media.

She bought the four-bedroom Georgian pile in July 2024 before her husband Charlie Thomson even stepped foot in it.

Speaking to The Times, Alex explained: 'We need to do a lot of work but the bones of the house are lovely.

'I saw it on my own originally because my husband, Charlie, was in New Zealand.

'I wrote a letter to Penelope [the owner] and explained why it would be a lovely home for the family.

'She wrote back and said, 'You're exactly the type of person I want to sell this house to.'

'When Charlie got back, I said, "Listen, I've sort of bought a house so we better go and see it." Luckily he loved it immediately. It felt like home when we walked in.'