He's also proven a hit with viewers at home. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Will went on to study Graphic Design and Antique Furniture Restoration and Conservation at the University of the Arts and London Metropolitan University, respectively, before beginning to work in workshops and collaborate with dealers around London. Fan favourite Will Kirk appears on the show regularly. Kirk is based in Wandsworth having set up his own workshop there in 2012. William Kirk is a British furniture restorer primarily known for his work on The Repair Shop. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. After graduating from university, Kirk went to Italy with the Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers to represent the UK at the annual Salon Decorative Arts Fair. ", Another fan tweeted: "#TheRepairShop Can Will Kirk mend broken hearts? Will himself has never commented on his relationship status publicly, so no one knows for sure just yet. William Kirk is a British furniture restorer primarily known for his work on The Repair Shop. He also appeared on the BBC’s What To Buy and Why, but he became well known when he started to appear on The Repair Shop in 2015. Taking to social media, fans of the show have expressed their love for Will in the past. He worked in Italy for a while afterwards but returned to London, eventually setting up his own workshop in 2012 with a team of craftsmen. WILL Kirk has captured the hearts of many The Repair Shop fans, with many left wondering if the hunky carpenter is single. One person tweeted: "I can't be the only one who fancies Will from #TheRepairShop." Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Will Kirk (centre front) has caught the attention of many viewers of The Repair Shop, Will Kirk has a regular role on The Repair Shop on BBC One, The Repair Shop where a team of Britain's most skilled and caring craftspeople repair broken treasures, regularly called upon experts, as they change each episode, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). "So good with his hands as well as being STUNNING. Kirk studied Graphic Design and Antique Furniture Restoration and Conservation at the University of the Arts London and London Metropolitan University. Will Kirk specialises in carpentry. alerts and find out about everything before anyone else. MORE: BBC's The Nest viewers have the same problem with latest episode, Will is clearly a popular guy with over 24,000 followers on Instagram. The Repair Shop has won the nation's hearts as a feel-good show. The Repair Shop's very own Will Kirk appeared on Lorraine to talk about the show, and the pair grew emotional while discussing a particular reparations project To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. William Kirk Restoration is an antique furniture restoration workshop based in South London. 's newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted hellomagazine.com's privacy policy, the cookies policy, and the website terms of use, and that you consent to hellomagazine.com using your data according to the established laws. Like this story? [2], Last edited on 21 September 2020, at 16:15, "The Repair Shop Fixing Britain's Will Kirk: all you need to know about the expert", https://www.limelightmanagement.com/uploaded_files/client/1538646212-Will_Kirk.pdf, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Will_Kirk&oldid=979591879, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 21 September 2020, at 16:15. He first appeared on television in 2013 on Channel Four's The French Collection. WATCH: Will wells up while discussing The Repair Shop in sweet video, Lorraine said: "Thank you so much for one of the kindest and most authentic shows. Will is one of the BBC show's experts, specialising in wood restoration. Will is thought to be in his early to mid 30s and fans have been wondering what his relationship status is. The Repair Shop fans are swooning over ‘gorgeous’ Will Kirk after noticing ‘he’s good with his hands’. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Will is a repair craftsman and expert in wood restoration. ", The TV personality continued that she broke down in tears during an episode where they restored a rocking horse to its former glory, and Will explained: "That and many other things that have come in have been so emotional. Following a group of experts, each episode sees beloved items restored to their former glory. And you see how much these things mean to people, gosh, sorry!". The Repair Shop fans are swooning over ‘gorgeous’ Will Kirk after noticing ‘he’s good with his hands’. Join Facebook to connect with Will Kirk and others you may know. Viewers are all saying the same thing about this character in Our Girl, BBC's The Nest viewers have the same problem with latest episode. Sign up to our newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. The recent lockdown has led many Brits to rediscover their love of DIY and there has been an explosion on social media from upcycled pallet furniture to rainbow art and everything in-between. After graduating from university, Kirk went to Italy with the Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers to represent the UK at the annual Salon Decorative Arts Fair. Will is one of the BBC show's experts, specialising in wood restoration. William Kirk is a British furniture restorer primarily known for his work on The Repair Shop. The Repair Shop has become one of the most beloved shows on television. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. WILL Kirk has captured the hearts of many The Repair Shop fans, with many left wondering if the hunky carpenter is single. [2], "The Repair Shop Fixing Britain's Will Kirk: all you need to know about the expert", https://www.limelightmanagement.com/uploaded_files/client/1538646212-Will_Kirk.pdf, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Will_Kirk&oldid=979591879, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 21 September 2020, at 16:15. He is one of the show's most regularly called upon experts, as they change each episode due to the nature of the item in question. Chatting about the amazing work that they do on Lorraine, fan favourite presenter Will Kirk became very emotional, adding that he often has to try not to cry while filming the series. But who is he? Meanwhile Will's co-star Jay, 50, has landed his own BBC spin-off show called Home Fix teaching lockdown Brits key DIY skills. October 05, 2020 - 16:01 BST. READ: Everything you need to know about The Repair Shop's Steven Fletcher. Will's first television appearance was in 2013 on Channel Four's The French Collection. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. And it seems that one of the experts, Will Kirk, has proved very popular with viewers at home. Do you enjoy watching the lovely BBC show? He could make me come out of bachelorhood. The Repair Shop continues tonight at 8pm on BBC One. As a student he studied graphic design at the prestigious University of the Arts, then went on to do another degree in antique furniture restoration and conservation. While another wrote: "It's such a feel-good programme. Will, who is thought to be somewhere between 30 and 35 years old, is a repair craftsman and expert in wood restoration. Like this story? Following this, he then appeared on the BBC’s What To Buy and Why in 2015 before he secured the stint on The Repair Shop. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. The work you put into these objects... you get them all sorted out and I just think it's amazing. One wrote: "Will Kirk is gorgeous. Given that he doesn't wear a wedding ring on the show, nor does he post pictures on social media that suggest a partner, he is thought to be single. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. According to his website, he grew up watching his grandfather in his workshop, which inspired him to follow in his footsteps. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. A third was equally complimentary, writing: "Swoon. WIN a smile transformation with Invisalign, Here's how you can holiday on an EXCLUSIVE private island, Why Cornwall's CLC Trenython Manor is top of our UK staycation wishlist. By registering to HELLO! Oh he's really quite good at restoring furniture too. According to his website, he grew up watching his grandfather in his workshop, which inspired him to follow in his footsteps. Yoooo hooooo? We’ll have a new commenting experience online soon. ", Fans have taken to Twitter to drool over Will's skills and handsome features, The Repair Shop where a team of Britain's most skilled and caring craftspeople repair broken treasures, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Lorraine replied: "All of you really care so much. Since childhood, watching his grandfather working in his workshop, William has had a passionate interest in furniture. The Repair Shop’s Will Kirk was forced to cancel his wedding due to coronavirus. Will's relationship is unconfirmed, however it doesn't appear that Will is married, with no sign of a partner on social media such as Twitter and Instagram or a visible wedding ring while on the show. The self-confessed DIY enthusiast will be sharing personal tips and tricks to help viewers become self-sufficient in their own homes. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). However, back in May, Realitytitbit.com published a story saying they had found a picture of him with a girlfriend - the link to that image no longer works, so it could be that Will is keeping a relationship private. #justasking.". ", A second swooned: "Ahh, #TheRepairShop! Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, The Repair Shop fans are swooning over ‘gorgeous’ Will Kirk after noticing ‘he’s good with his hands’, ! Will works in carpentry and is a cabinetmaker, so anything to do with woodwork means he gets a call to help restore the item. [1] Kirk studied Graphic Design and Antique Furniture Restoration and Conservation at the University of the Arts London and London Metropolitan University. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Poorer UK households to get help with higher winter fuel bills, TV tonight: the stolen Boston art treasures that ended up in Dublin, Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article, Everything you need to know about The Repair Shop's Will Kirk. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For other inquiries, Contact Us. We're so invested in the item and the people bringing them in. The team of restorers specialise in everything from upholstery, French polishing, wood carving and gilding, to general cabinet making. While Jay Blades as won a legion of fans on the show, handsome Will isn't far behind, as plenty of viewers have flocked to Twitter to drool over him every week. He first appeared on television in 2013 on Channel Four's The French Collection. What ever the size of job, we provide a competitive service. Sometimes it's hard to do the work while not having tears running down your face. Will Kirk is a hit with viewers on The Repair Shop. View our online Press Pack. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Sign up to our newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Commenting is not currently available, but don’t worry! 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