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Lottie Gibbons

Escape to the Chateau viewers 'heartbroken' minutes into new Channel 4 show

Channel 4 viewers were "heartbroken" minutes into the new series of Escape to the Chateau.

The Strawbridge family were finally back on our screens after the pandemic forced the chateau to close for two years. But before they reopened their doors, Angel and Dick had a few jobs to tackle.

Chateau de la Motte Husson needed a new coat for the 150-year-old exterior walls and Angel wanted a dedicated wedding workshop. While Angel and Dick set about their tasks, viewers at home were shocked when the narrator revealed it would be The Strawbridge's "final chapter".

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One viewer, Lisa Elliott tweeted: "Final chapter??!" Lauren Stephenson said: "@dickstrawbridge please let this not be the last ever series."

Mark Vent said: "The final? Noooooooo…" And Sophie said: "Heartbroken this is the last series, I love seeing what Dick, Angel and the children are up to every year."

In September, Angel and Dick confirmed the ninth series of Escape to the Chateau would be their last. In a statement they said: "It’s our finale of the classic Escape to the Chateau, it’s been an adventure of a lifetime and we could never have imagined what would unfold. The good, the bad and the ugly…we have cherished every second and love that we have a visual record to show Arthur and Dorothy when they’re older.

"We are so grateful for all the love and support…and we promise to continue our adventures with you, just in a different way, as we venture outside the gates of the Chateau and explore the wonderful country we live in. Escape to the Chateau: Secret France (WT)...next year…we honestly cannot wait...Thank you Channel 4."

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