Martin Lewis’ spouse Lara Lewington confirms her BBC present has been axed
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Martin Lewis‘ wife Lara Lewington has confirmed that her BBC show Click has been axed after fifteen years on screens – and fans are not happy with the decision.
The TV star and tech expert, 45, shared the sad news with fans on Tuesday, who took to the comments to praise the ‘unique show’ and express their disappointment that it will be off screens.
Click is the BBC’s weekly flagship technology programme, covering news and recent developments in the world of the internet and tech.
Since joining the Click team as a reporter in 2011, Lara turned presenter in 2018, and has travelled the world covering some of the most exciting innovation on Earth.
Lara wrote on X and Instagram: ‘After my 15 years of covering some of the greatest technology on earth, sadly in a few months BBC Click will gaze into the future no more.
Martin Lewis ‘ wife Lara Lewington has confirmed that her BBC show Click has been axed after fifteen years on screens – and fans are not happy with the decision
The TV star and tech expert, 45, shared the sad news with fans on Tuesday, who took to the comments to praise the ‘unique show’ and express their disappointment that it will be off screens
‘I’ve many exciting plans, documentaries to finish, being an AI agony aunt on @itv @lorraine, and a compelling future health tech related project coming next year.
‘The BBC gave us an amazing opportunity to cover the tech that has, and will transform our lives, in ways we could never have imagined.
‘It is a shame to see our dear show come to an end at this moment of AI transformation and incredible acceleration in innovation and possibility, but such are the economic constraints.’
She continued: ‘Over the years I have worked with some of the most brilliant, talented, creative and quirky characters that I am happy to call the Click family. My co-host @spenleykelly has been the cleverest and most generous colleague I could have dreamt of.
‘Over the coming months a lot of exciting content still to come on Click of course, in fact this week I’m deep in filming an IVF robot, a sperm finding robot (for men who believe they are infertile to be proven otherwise), brain computer interfaces, embryo screening, and some of the coolest robotics on the planet.
‘So it’s not over yet, and then, comes the future.’
Outraged fans and other TV personalities flocked to the comments section to flood the presenter with support.
Former Loose Women panellist Saira Khan, 54, penned: ‘What an absolutely silly silly decision by the BBC – the age of tech and they decide to shut down Click!
Click is the BBC’s weekly flagship technology programme, covering news and recent developments in the world of the internet and tech
Lara wrote on X and Instagram: ‘After my 15 years of covering some of the greatest technology on earth, sadly in a few months BBC Click will gaze into the future no more
‘Honestly, if this is not an example of how out of touch the BBC are, I don’t know what is! You are an incredible presenter Lara – perhaps ITV will have more common sense and create their own version of Click or better still… just take it online and get tech companies to sponsor your content .
‘Sorry to see you go. I know how much you loved your job.’
BBC Journalist Alex Humphreys added: ‘This is just awful news! Had the privilege of making a few reports for Click, and the team was just great – so creative, welcoming and super talented.
‘You’ve all made some fantastic content over the years. I’ll really miss this programme!’
Meanwhile, viewers chimed in with: ‘Sad news and such a shock. Click was a unique and great show and should have had more exposure at a prime time in mainstream TV.’
‘Such a fantastic run of brilliant content and experiences to be proud of eh Lara, you’ve aced it! And onwards to those exciting new adventures too. Lots of love.’
‘Disappointed to hear that Click will be ending, it’s such a great informative programme. Congratulations for your involvement in bringing us such interesting technology information and I look forward to what the future bring.’
‘Oh no! I can’t understand that decision by the BBC. Click is such a great programme. Good luck in the future to you and the team. Thank you and best wishes.’
Since joining the Click team as a reporter in 2011, Lara turned presenter in 2018, and has travelled the world covering some of the most exciting innovation on Earth
Former Loose Women panellist Saira Khan commented on the post
Outraged fans and other TV personalities flocked to the comments section to flood the presenter with support
‘Loved this show for many years!’
‘What an absolute totally stupid decision. One of the best tech shows in the UK. Extremely well made with the best presenters. I’m actually gutted.’
‘What a shame. The only reason I put the news on on a Sunday morning was to watch Click. Thank you for a wonderful programme. You will be missed.’
‘That is the wrong decision @laralewlew for the BBC to cancel Click. Hopefully another broadcaster will make a version of it and hire you as its presenter.’
Lara and Martin, 52, who share eleven-year-old daughter Sapphire, were married in May 2009, with Lewis already a household name thanks to his irrepressible onslaught of money-saving tips – that have won him more than one million followers on Instagram.
Glamourous Lara is seven years junior to Martin and the financial whizz has in the past been forced to bat away suggestions that his wife was a ‘golddigger’.
Three years ago, Lewis’ personal fortune was valued at £123million on The Sunday Times Rich List – after setting up MoneySavingExpert.com in 2003 for £100, he sold it to MoneySupermarket ten years later for a life-changing £87million.
In 2020 after Lara, who Lewis calls affectionately ‘Mrs MSE’, appeared alongside him on a lockdown broadcast, a fan remarked: ‘#MartinLewis What first attracted you to the millionaire Martin Lewis… comes to mind…’ – only to get short-shrift from the TV money man.
Lara said: ‘The BBC gave us an amazing opportunity to cover the tech that has, and will transform our lives, in ways we could never have imagined’
Lara and Martin, who share eleven-year-old daughter Sapphire, were married in May 2009, with Lewis already a household name thanks to his irrepressible onslaught of money-saving tips
The axing comes just after the long-running interview show HARDtalk was also axed by the BBC after nearly 30 years, as part of news cuts that will see 155 jobs being lost
Lewis fired back: ‘I know you think it’s a joke, but actually it’s offensive both to me and my wife – you’re accusing her of being a gold digger.’
The axing comes just after the long-running interview show HARDtalk has been axed by the BBC after nearly 30 years, as part of news cuts that will see 155 jobs being lost.
Bosses at the corporation revealed on Tuesday that its news division will have four per cent of its budget cut as part of a savings drive.
This will see UK radio audiences, including those on Radio 2 and Radio 5 Live, now getting overnight news bulletins from the BBC World Service.
The cuts also mean radio station Asian Network will lose its ‘bespoke’ news service.
The presenter of HARDTalk Stephen Sackur branded the decision to axe the show ‘depressing news for the BBC’.
The National Union of Journalists branded the cuts as a ‘damaging assault on journalism and news’.
News bosses are planning to close 185 roles and open 55 new ones, which is a net reduction of 130 posts.
There are expected to be a further 50 posts going in the BBC’s separate media operations division, of which 25 are linked to the news cuts. This includes people like camera operators.
The job losses are part of an expected broader 500 roles going across the BBC, announced earlier this year.
