Matt Baker issues 'urgent' update to fans on future of hit show Travels With Mum and Dad

Travels With Mum and Dad star Matt Baker
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Matt Baker had an 'urgent' update for viewers who have been loving the latest series of his hit show Travels With My Mum and Dad, with the TV star delighted and slightly shocked to inform them that Channel 4 bosses have hastily decided to show more episodes.

County Durham born star Matt has now been in the limelight for more than two decades, with his early TV fame coming courtesy of him landing the coveted role of a Blue Peter presenter back in the show's CBBC hey-day, before then making the final of Strictly Come Dancing. Millions of viewers know Matt best for being a host on The One Show, with him forging a long standing and successful with co-star Alex Jones, with her left in tears when he quit the BBC programme at the height of Covid lockdown, as they were forced to host their last show together from separate locations.

For the last four years, Matt has been a real ratings winner for More4 and Channel 4, as shows alongside his family, like Our Farm in the Dales and Travel With Mum and Dad have developed very loyal fanbases and, Matt has now confirmed that, after visiting famous North East locations like Cragside and the Northumberland County Show for the new series of the latter, there will be more to come.

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Alongside highlights from an episode filmed in Scarborough, which he shared on Instagram, Matt wrote: "Hi all, as so many of you have been enjoying Travels with Mum and Dad More4 have changed their plans and are showing more episodes - Hope you enjoy tonight we’re off to scarbourgh! 9pm More4 thanks to everyone for watching!"

The news was met with excitement from his many followers, with one replying: "Brilliant news! As 'incomers' to the North East, it has helped us find out more about the area" and another commenting: "A lovely, lovely programme with lovely, lovely people"