Bargain Hunt star pays emotional tribute to ‘lovely and kind’ guest who died before episode aired

A BARGAIN Hunt star has paid an emotional tribute to a 'lovely and kind' guest who died before their episode aired.

Mondays episode of the BBC show saw David and his daughter Vicky take part as the red team.

However, Bargain Hunt's official Twitter page sadly announced that David had died before his episode made it on air.

Posting a sweet snap of David and Vicky smiling during filming, the caption read: "Since today’s episode of Bargain Hunt was filmed, David has sadly passed away.

"We send our sincere condolences to his daughter and teammate Vicky, his wife Joyce and all his family and friends."

Show expert Izzie Balmer was quick to pay tribute to the contestant, saying David was a "kind, caring and friendly person with a great sense of humour."

She continued: "I loved filming with you and Vicky, you were both great fun and I hold fond memories of our time together.

"Sending my condolences to you Vicky and to your family, lots of love xx." 

Fellow expert Nick Hall wrote: "This is such sad news, David was a real joy to be around, a genuinely lovely man, friendly, chatty, witty and full of fun, I feel privileged to have spent time with him.

"My condolences Vicky and all his family and friends."

Bargain Hunt fans were also quick to pay tribute to David.

One wrote: "I’ve just watched this episode. My thoughts are with his family. Such sad news. He seemed a lovely gentleman."

Another added: "So nicely said Nick, was a brilliant episode and such a lovely memory for his family x."

Bargain Hunt is available on BBC iPlayer.