Martel Maxwell, best known for presenting the TV show Homes Under The Hammer, took to Twitter and addressed claims that she will be fronting a brand new television programme. It comes after the 43-year-old was congratulated by a pal on her “new hosting role”.
In view of 11,000 followers, Martel retweeted a post which claimed she was presenting a new series called Mortgage Mountains.
Accompanied with a snap of the BBC presenter, it was captioned: “NEW SERIES. Martel Maxwell hosts MORTGAGE MOUNTAIN. Four players face a gruelling assault course challenge – the winner gets accepted for a first-time mortgage with a £10k deposit! Starts Monday 14 September at 2:45pm.”
While Martel admitted the show wasn’t a “bad idea”, she denied she was taking part in the programme.
She penned: “A friend just congratulated me on this new show I’m hosting. I mean… it’s not a bad idea at all actually. But I’ve never heard of it!”
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It appeared the announcement came from a parody TV Twitter account, which jokes about celebrities taking part in various fictional shows.
Fans reacted to the cheeky post, as one person joked: “I’d keep quiet if I were you. If the paycheques start arriving in the post.”
Another person quipped: “They obviously haven’t read the legal pack,” quoting the famous Homes Under The Hammer advice.
While a third person followed up with a series of laughing-face emojis.
“That’s the bit I find really interesting as that’s when you get to hear the stories behind the purchase, some of which are incredibly heartwarming.”
The television presenter also dished on life behind the scenes on the popular property series.
Martel said: “We film at two properties every day up to three times a week.
“There are no hair and make-up artists on set as many people like to think.