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Everything you need to know about A Place in the Sun's new presenter Craig Rowe

Say hello to the Channel 4 show's newest presenter and property expert

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Eve Crosbie
TV & Film Writer
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Back in December, A Place in the Sun delighted viewers by announcing that TV presenter Craig Rowe had joined their roster of hugely talented presenters and property experts. 

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As he now makes his debut on the Channel 4 travel show, why not get to know him a little better? Keep reading for everything you need to know about Craig…

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Who is Craig Rowe?

Craig is a 49-year-old presenter originally from Bristol. He regularly appears on the shopping channel QVC, but viewers may also recognise him as one of the 'gadget gurus' on This Morning.

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Craig can be found presenting on QVC and ITV

Additionally, as well as being an experienced TV presenter, Craig has a big passion for property, including buying, renovating and selling properties in the UK and abroad. He's assisted his parents, several friends and a business colleague in searching for, negotiating and then transacting property purchases. 

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Is Craig Rowe married and does he have children?

It seems that Craig is not married, although he is in a long-term relationship. Writing on his QVC blog in June 2020, Craig revealed that he and his partner Paul have been together for four years. The pair celebrated the day with a day trip to Rye in Sussex, where they enjoyed some champagne on the beach. 

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Craig and his partner Paul have been together for four years

While Craig doesn't have any children of his own, he is a doting uncle to his sister's daughters, who often make appearances on his social media feeds.

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What has Craig Rowe said about A Place in the Sun?

In December 2021, Craig took to social media channels to reveal that he has been filming episodes for the travel show in "secret". 

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Craig is set to make his debut on the Channel 4 show this month

Alongside a series of behind-the-scene snaps, he wrote: "A new month & I have exciting news; After months of secret filming in Spain, France & Barbados I'm thrilled to announce I'm the newest presenter to join the team of experts of @aplaceinthesun. My debut appearance is January 2022, can't wait to share the sunshine with you."

The new series will see Craig, alongisde the rest of the A Place in the Sun team - which includes Jasmine Harman, Jean Johansson, Ben Hillman, Laura Hamilton and Scarlette Douglas - jet off to Cyprus, Portugal, Crete, the Canary Islands and Italy.