Sara Damergi

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(11 votes, average: 4.82 out of 5)

 

Sara Damergi is a dynamic and influential media personality, best known for her work in property, travel, and lifestyle. With nearly a decade of experience on hit Channel 4 shows like A Place in the Sun and Coast vs Country, she has helped countless people transform their homes and lifestyles, establishing herself as a trusted voice in the industry.

Sara Damergi’s rich cultural background adds depth to her work. Of mixed British and Lebanese heritage, she escaped the war in Beirut as a child but now considers Lebanon her beloved second home and the hub of her property ventures. She owns an impressive portfolio of flats and shops in Lebanon and is also a London landlord. From sourcing properties in 1990s London to working on international real estate development alongside her late father, Sara’s global property expertise is truly unique.

Beyond television, Sara Damergi is deeply engaged in innovation, wellness, and health optimisation. Her passion for biohacking and longevity began as a personal journey after struggling with postpartum health issues. After giving birth, Sara experienced severe energy crashes, gained three stone, and developed gestational diabetes and anxiety. Frustrated by traditional approaches, she turned to biohacking, functional medicine, and cutting-edge health strategies—transforming her physical and mental well-being. Now, she shares her insights into optimising health, balancing hormones, and regaining vitality, helping others reclaim their energy and resilience.

Her forward-thinking approach extends to proptech and innovative technology, where she is shaping the future of real estate and sustainable solutions. She serves on the board of PropTech Sweden, mentoring startups and advising tech innovators in property and construction. Sara was also a spokeswoman for New Story, a charity pioneering the world’s first 3D-printed villages, using innovation to tackle the global housing crisis.

Sara Damergi’s expertise makes her a sought-after host for corporate events, chairing debates and panels for major organisations like WHG and the Landlord Investment Show. She’s also a regular TV commentator for Good Morning Britain (ITV), Jeremy Vine (Channel 5), and Sunday Morning Live (BBC1), offering insights on property, travel, and cultural trends. Her diverse media career includes hosting The Great Big British Quiz (Channel 5), fronting extreme sports show The Crunch in China, presenting for BBC Radio Sussex, and reporting for MTV.

Despite her fast-paced career, Sara is a devoted mum of two and loves making travel a family affair—whether it’s adventuring through Southeast Asia, uncovering hidden gems in Europe, or embracing the chaos of mum life on the road. She shares her experiences of navigating travel with kids, finding the best family-friendly destinations, and balancing a busy career with motherhood.

Roo Irvine

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(276 votes, average: 4.94 out of 5)

 

From a wee antiques shop in a small village in Scotland to the screens of millions of people in a matter of months, Arusha Irvine or ‘Roo’ as she is known, says she didn’t go looking for fame.

Roo Irvine was discovered after BBC Antiques Road Trip visited her store, Kilcreggan Antiques, in early 2015 and very shortly after BBC producers invited her to join the team of antiques experts.

Almost 8-years on and Roo Irvine is now a regular TV expert, and veteran, on shows such as BBC Antiques Road Trip, Flipping Profit, Bargain Hunt and Celebrity Antiques Road Trip.

Recently Roo Irvine has also taken on the role as a main presenter for BBC Bargain Hunt – with consummate ease.

Roo Irvine has also made numerous guest appearances on BBC Celebrity shows such as Mastermind, House of Games & Pointless. In addition, during the Covid Pandemic, Roo launched her video and podcast channels under the tag #RadioRoo boosting her ever growing social media following.

Roo Irvine continues to write on antiques for several publications including Scotland Correspondent and some local monthly magazines.

Other passions for Roo Irvine are food, music and fashion. Viewers know Roo Irvine dresses to impress in her eclectic and as she says “sometimes unique fashion”. But when she is not enjoying dressing up, Roo Irvine will be found in the kitchen, cooking up amazing curries for her friends.

Roo Irvine is a passionate supporter of various charities and is an ambassador for the Blue Cross animal charity.

Roo Irvine lives in a small village in Argyll & Bute in Scotland with her husband and three much adored Maine Coon cats.