December 29th 2024.
Former CBBC presenter Dominic Wood has had a major career change that has caught the attention of many. He is best known for co-hosting the beloved children's series, Dick & Dom in da Bungalow, which aired nearly 20 years ago. However, after the show's end, Dominic has found a new fan base in an unlikely way.
In the 1990s and early 2000s, Dominic rose to fame as the co-host of the popular CBBC show, 'the broom cupboard', alongside his partner Richard 'Dick' McCourt. The duo then moved on to host their award-winning show, where they entertained kids with games and challenges in exchange for prizes, from TVs and game consoles to less desirable items like hubcaps and bottled water. The show also featured various cartoons in between the games, and it ran for five successful seasons before concluding in 2006.
After the show's end, Dominic briefly worked on BBC Radio One and later reunited with Dick to co-host Absolute Genius with Dick and Dom in 2013. However, he has since been rarely seen on screens. Instead, he has made a name for himself as a handyman on social media, with over 270,000 followers on TikTok and 220,000 on Instagram. Under the handle @the+houseofwood, Dominic shares regular updates on his home renovation projects, which he started nearly four years ago when he and his wife Sandi purchased a 1930s property in Surrey for their family.
However, their renovation plans were disrupted by the pandemic, and they were unable to hire professionals to do the work. In June 2020, Dominic shared a video online, expressing his dilemma and decided to take on the jobs himself. Since then, he has shared over 220 posts, documenting his progress. One of his most popular videos from 2022 shows him redoing the staircase by removing the carpet and sanding the wood underneath for painting.
Despite the success and popularity of his home renovation account, some of his fans couldn't resist making references to his old show. Dominic's followers joked about how much easier it must be for him to work on a bungalow, and some even teased him for living in a bungalow instead. However, this hasn't stopped his fans from flocking to watch his DIY projects.
In 2022, Dominic's former co-host Dick McCourt revealed that they had tried to create a joint TikTok account, but it was banned due to their 'rude' name. The app warned users that their account may contain content that goes against their guidelines. Despite this setback, Dominic's fans continue to support him and his new career path. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing or visiting their website. They would love to hear from you!
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