December 28th 2024.
Anita Rani, the popular TV and radio presenter, has received criticism from fans for her recent appearance on the celebrity edition of Escape to the Country. Fans were disappointed when the episode ended without Anita buying a new home, despite the hour-long special featuring her and her close friend Shaun Clarkson searching for a rural property on the Kent and Sussex coastline.
Anita, who is well-known for her role on Countryfile, grew up in Bradford and currently resides in East London with her husband of 14 years, Bhupinder "Bhupi" Rehal. However, reports emerged in September 2023 that the couple had split. Speaking on the show, Anita explained that she had suddenly felt the urge to make a big change and try something new. She also mentioned her desire for a spacious home where she could write and host her family and friends, as mentioned by her co-host and friend Matt Baker, who made a brief appearance on the episode.
After touring several potential homes, Anita finally found her dream property in Dungeness. However, she was quickly put off by the hefty price tag of £875k. In the end, she decided not to make the purchase and instead stay in her current home. Unfortunately, this ending left a sour taste in the mouths of some viewers.
One fan expressed their disappointment on social media, writing, "Caught a bit of the celeb Escape To The Country just now; all guests are doing it for the appearance fee. If they wanted to splash a million on a house they’d do it away from the telly cameras." Others also questioned the authenticity of the celebrity edition, with one user tweeting, "I’ve seen a couple of these episodes, the last with Anita Rani. Do people ever buy? I am guessing not as they don’t want the public to know where they live. So what is the point of this programme?"
Anita has also faced criticism for her recent comments about life as a newly-single woman. In an interview with Women magazine, she opened up about the challenges she has faced in the past year and her excitement for the future. She also took a swipe at Masterchef host Gregg Wallace, who had made controversial comments about misconduct allegations. Anita proudly showed up to the Sky Women in Film and TV Awards wearing a top with the phrase "Middle-class women of a certain age" written on it.
Despite the backlash, Anita remains a popular and successful TV personality. Fans can catch her on the celebrity edition of Escape to the Country, which is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing or calling the number provided on our Submit Stuff page. We would love to hear from you.
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