Ex Ideal World Employee - Ask away! Anything

[Mommabear]

Haha. Andy is a very charming guy. I can't comment on him being gorgeous however!

That's a relief, I don't want any competition :giggle:

     

[Mommabear]

It's just Loens character on screen. Off screen between shows they are very much normal and are very much equal. They get on very well and look after each other. :)

Hmmmm I wouldn't mind looking after him :smirk:

[Flying Pigs]

So why are some presenters not on Craft a lot? Is it because their craft skills are limited?

[TimeForTheTruth]

So why are some presenters not on Craft a lot? Is it because their craft skills are limited?

Without trying to sound harsh, it may appear it for craft fans.
Unfortunately, some presenters (I won't name), dislike craft, and are not motivated by it. If they are not interested in it, they don't sell it so well, and therefore, it doesn't sell as well. A few presenters see craft as a demotion from Ideal World.
Apart from this, viewers feedback and forums are taken into account as to who presenters craft, along with the presenters sales figures in craft.

Loen relates to ladies buying make-up etc and therefore sells better in this area, and therefore gets put on Ideal World more than Craft. Presenters like Dean are "the housewives choice", are enthusiastic about craft on air, and are therefore on it more.

Hope this helps? If I haven't answered a specific, please reply and I will answer whatever you require.

[Jampot]

Why is Paul Lavers doing voice overs for the pick of the days and not full time presenting? I find these announcements very annoying and have to press mute.

[Bexi]

Who are the nicest presenters and who aren't so nice? :smirk: I want gossip

[TimeForTheTruth]

Who are the nicest presenters and who aren't so nice? :smirk: I want gossip

I'd prefer not to be negative, so the presenters/guests that are as they are on screen are Shaun, Lottie, Geneveive, Nigel and Dean and Debbie. These all have a lot of time for you, are grateful of your help and are a pleasure to work with.

Others have their "off-days" a bit more than most and can be hard work at times. But they are all polite still. The ones mentioned in the first paragraph take the time to get to know the backstage crew on a personal level, come on nights and out become friends.
Please feel free to keep asking :)

[Bexi]

Thanks for answering, I like Debbie so am glad to hear she is nice off-screen too

[TimeForTheTruth]

Thanks for answering, I like Debbie so am glad to hear she is nice off-screen too

Debbie is one of the most lovely people you could ever hope to meet. Some presenters ignore you before a show. She will come and sit with you, ask about your day, crack jokes and genuinely care about you. She is a true professional.

[reanebeanie]

Firstly welcome to the Forum ! Why is Paul Lavers not on as often as he should be? Must admit I do not watch Ideal World like I used to, so I may have missed him when he has been presenting.