A Place in the Sun host Danni Menzies was tasked with finding Colin and Janet a property within their £350,000 budget.
The couple were looking for a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home and were open to undertaking some renovations if necessary. However, the first viewing didn’t impress Colin much as he immediately saw the need for a new kitchen, remarking to Danni: “I’m seeing pound signs.”
Despite being taken by the property’s impressive views, Colin noted after a full tour that there was considerable work to be done, saying: “When you got into the bedrooms, there was more work.”
“The bathrooms needed work, the kitchen needed work. Just a little bit too much really. I can see the character, I can see the potential but it’s a big project.”, reports the Mirror.
Janet concurred, pointing out the extensive work required both inside and outside, and concluded: “It’s a lot of work both inside and out isn’t it? I think a step too far.”
Danni, taking their feedback on board, humorously responded: “A step too far? ok, so with the next one, something that’s not got so much work inside and outside? “.
The couple agreed, and Danni proceeded to show them four more potential homes. Channel 4’s viewers were quick to notice Janet’s frequent references to her cherished dog during the search.
Fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the episode’s recurring theme, with one viewer posting: “I think Janet has mentioned the dogs in every sentence.”
Another chimed in with frustration: “I am swearing at the telly ‘dog this, dog that! ‘ Poor bl**dy hubby.” A different user humorously remarked: “My cat has heard the word ‘dog’ so many times she thinks I’m turning to the dog side, so she has come and sat in front of the TV..”
One self-proclaimed dog enthusiast pleaded for a break from the canine chatter: “I consider myself a dog lover……but give it a rest,”. Meanwhile, another person joked about the frequency of the mentions: “Dog mention tally: off the scale, I lost count.” And yet another tweet read simply: “It’s all about the dogs.”
After much deliberation, they informed Danni that they needed time to ponder their choice, considering the potential costs of renovating the third property.
Despite Channel 4 star Danni’s apparent letdown over the lack of an immediate offer, viewers were updated at the end that Janet and Colin did make an offer post-filming, which was subsequently accepted.
A Place in the Sun airs on Channel 4