One of the things the world revolves around is gossip, particularly celebrity gossip. It is a form of entertainment for the masses, and every day, one famous person or another trends on social media for a good deed or a slip of the tongue while speaking about various issues. Social media can not only be a source of information, but also a source of misinformation. And it can also be a source of speculation, conspiracy theories, and guesses. One of those is about Drew Pritchard and his supposed second wife. So, who is Drew Pritchard’s new wife? And why is the internet speculating about who she is? To know that, one needs to understand some context:
A. Drew Pritchard and his fame:
Andrew Thomas Pritchard (his real name) is an antique collector born in Conwy, North Wales, on 24th June, 1970. In the 1980s, he began his career by strolling through the neighbourhood and salvaging old and forgotten antiques, specialising in stained glass windows and architectural antiques during his early years.
In 2011, he started a show called ‘Salvage Hunters’ which aired on Quest, a TV channel available in the UK. So far, it has 19 seasons and 138 episodes. It has also branched into other series like Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars and Salvage Hunters: The Restorers. It is a popular and educational TV show that gained a massive following of over a million viewers per episode. This show features Drew Pritchard meeting people and discussing antiques. He also runs DP Classics, a company that primarily focuses on restoring vintage cars. He also owns Drew Pritchard Ltd, which focuses on restoring antique pieces. Through his show, people learn more about the antique world and the intricate process, which earned him millions and provided a platform for him to discuss his passion.
B. His Family:
Information about his parents remains a private matter, and the same can be said about his children, Tom and Grace. But it could be said that when it comes to the restoration of antiques, his passion stems from his father’s interest. Drew Pritchard has a brother, and the one person who is in the spotlight and the public knows about is his first wife, Rebecca Pritchard. She works as an appraiser and a co-star in the Salvage Hunters. But in 2017, the couple divorced, and it could be due to one incident or an amalgamation of various occurrences that never saw the light.
C. Scandal:
One of the reasons, or the direct one, for the divorce between Drew and Rebecca could be due to his scandal that came to light in 2017. He had been having an affair for two years with Amanda Thomas, who was married to Janus Thomas, a local businessman. They had a brawl in a pub in Conwy, which escalated to taking it to court. Janus was fined and asked to compensate Drew for the assault, and both he and Drew were banned from pubs in Conwy. Even after the affair ended, it was reported that Drew had been texting Amanda. After a few months, towards the end of 2017, Drew and Rebecca divorced but maintained a professional rapport on the outside. They continued to star in Salvage Hunters, the business they began together.
D. Aftermath:
When people heard of the scandal, they were shocked and disappointed. Drew Pritchard was a man admired by many, and the news of his behaviour affected his public image and reputation. But the performance of the show did not take a hit, and he and his ex-wife continued to appear in the show in a friendly atmosphere for a few seasons. But this incident could’ve changed Drew as he relocated to a townhouse in Llandudno for a new start.
E. New spouse:
Around 2023, people began speculating that Drew had found a new partner, and the speculations about her identity began. However, it was never made public by either Drew or his alleged new wife. Report outlets in London say that they had met at a social event and were later engaged. She may or may not belong to the same profession as Drew, but a few reports say that she is Debbie Harris, an interior designer and property developer who shares the same interest in the vintage world as he does.
Since most of the information about Drew Pritchard’s new wife remains a mystery, all of it can be speculated, and none of it can be said as valid. All one can do is to wait for official statements from relevant people or remain guessing.
