Christina Trevanion is once again gracing our screens on The Travelling Auctioneers, having already made a name for herself on popular shows like Bargain Hunt and Antiques Road Trip.
The Travelling Auctioneers has made a comeback for its third season on One and iPlayer, with the 43-year-old Christina Trevanion returning to guide viewers through the intricate work of auctioneers and restorers.
With the TV personality back on the daytime series, many fans are keen to learn more about Christina Trevanion.
Early life
Born in June 1981, Trevanion developed a passion for antiques from an early age, thanks to her parents Hazel and David as she would often pester them to watch auctions conducted by a family friend.
Inside Travelling Auctioneer star Christina Trevanion’s life from heartbreaking loss to ‘unexpected’ health scare (Image: BBC)
Christina Trevanion’s dad David died of cancer in 2013. (Image: X/CHRISTINA TREVANION)
She pursued her interest academically, studying Fine Art Valuation at Southampton Solent University before landing a job at the esteemed London auction house, Christie’s.
In 2013, after being noticed by a producer, Christina made her television debut as a valuer and researcher on Flog It!
Since then, she has regularly appeared on other major shows like Antiques Road Trip and Bargain Hunt.
Family life
During her university years, Christina met her husband and future business partner, Aaron Dean.
The couple tied the knot on New Year’s Eve in 2010 and established their own auction business, Trevanion and Dean, based in Whitchurch, Shropshire.
In 2019, Christina took over the reins of the company as Aaron departed to become a national manager at Adam Partridge Auctioneers and Valuers. The details behind their decision to part ways in business remain undisclosed.
Christina and Aaron are parents to two daughters and live together in Shropshire. They have previously described their family life as “pretty noisy, hectic and good fun” It is believed that their children are now teenagers or older.
Loss
The Bargain Hunt celebrity was left heartbroken by the death of her father David in 2013, who succumbed to cancer.
While she usually keeps her personal life private, Christina felt compelled to address a news headline about England’s “worst ever” cancer waiting times on X, formerly known as Twitter, in 2018.
She expressed her frustration, saying: “My grandfather died from cancer. My father died from cancer.
“I have two close friends both currently suffering with cancer. Both on long waiting lists. Both getting poorlier. This headline is so desperately frustrating.”
In 2019, Christina also paid homage to her father, reminiscing about her wedding day: “Nine years ago today, this man walked me down the aisle and technically ‘gave me away’… although he would say that ‘he reluctantly agreed to share me with’ the (other) love of my life. Thinking of all those with a missing piece in their puzzle, but hoping that 2020 is a goodie!”
Christina Trevanion made an “unexpected” trip to the hospital in February 2024. (Image: INSTAGRAM/CHRISTINA TREVANION)
Presenter Christina Trevanion teared up on Bargain Hunt when she was talking about her ‘hero’ great-grandfather and his war medals. (Image: BBC)
Hospital visit
In February 2024, The Travelling Auctioneers narrator Christina triggered alarm bells among her followers when she posted an image from a hospital bed perspective, revealing an “unexpected” visit.
Although she kept the details of her ailment under wraps, the snapshot featured Christina’s arm hooked up to an IV drip and adorned with a hospital band.
Her caption read: “Adieu February and good riddance frankly! An unexpected hospital stay meant an unusual opportunity to catch up on some good reading. Safe to say I was not a patient patient… but thanks to the TLC of some incredible nurses (you know who you are! ) I am now back in fine fettle.”
‘Hero’ grandfather
Christina did delve into her family history when she showcased her great-grandfather’s medals on Bargain Hunt, expressing a desire to delve deeper into their background.
She headed to Leominster, Herefordshire, where she met with military aficionado Steve Nuwar.
She entrusted him with her relics, saying: “I’ve brought along my great-grandfather’s medals. He’s a bit of a family hero, Gerald Arthur Stacey, bless him. He was my granny’s father. And I was hoping that you might be able to tell me a bit more about them.”
Nuwar confirmed that her great-grandfather was indeed a noteworthy serviceman, having served with the Second Battalion London Regiment of the Royal Fusiliers as a Major and second-in-command.
His gallantry had been recognized through the award of a Distinguished Service Order by King George V and the French Legion D’Honneur – the highest honor in France.
Tragically, it was revealed that her great-grandfather never received his First World War medals in his lifetime, having been killed in action in 1916.
“I always remembered talking to granny about it because when he was killed in 1916, he left a very loving wife and four children,” she shared. Emotions ran high for the star of The Travelling Auctioneers as she said: “Oh, I’m going to cry. I can’t cry! Pull yourself together.”
In addition, she divulged that her grandmother, Gerald’s daughter Molly, lived to 109 years old, earning her a place among the top 25 longest-lived people in the UK.
The Travelling Auctioneers continues weekdays at 4.30pm on One and iPlayer.