Meet John Cameron, one of the many talented auctioneers on BBC’s Bargain Hunt, the daytime TV show that will keep you hooked.
His latest appearance on British TV left viewers wondering about his background; that’s why we bring you John Cameron’s Wikipedia entry explaining his bargain-hunting journey, his wife, and more.
John Cameron hunts for bargains
Bargain Hunt is a BBC show in which two pairs of contestants are challenged to buy antiques from shops or fairs and then sell them at auction for a profit. And John Cameron’s job on the show is to value each valuable item alongside a group of presenters who make up the “expert team”. Together, they not only bid on the items but also host the show.
John is delighted to be involved in a show that has been so popular for such a long time. He believes that Hunting for discounts It is appealing because it is really geared towards contributors, not experts.
For him, he found his way onto Bargain Hunt after appearing as an expert on two other BBC antiques shows, Cash in the Attic And Walk your talk. And since joining, he has witnessed many amazing antiques transactions and met incredible people. Of all the mother-daughter teams, Joy and Paul are the most memorable for him.
John Cameron’s Wife and Married Life
John Cameron married his wife Victoria Cameron in May 1993.
Still John’s wife, Victoria lives in Havant, a town in the southeastern corner of Hampshire, England, working at Young George Jewellers Ltd.
So for more, you can follow Victoria on Instagram @ladyvictoria001 and her Facebook ‘Victoria Cameron’. From the looks of her and John’s social media profiles combined, they seem to be living a happy married life.
Mr and Mrs Cameron dressed up for their wedding in October 2021 (PHOTO: Instagram)
Every year on his wife’s birthday, which is January 17, John compliments her with words like “Happy Birthday to my wonderful wife, best friend and soul mate… Love you 😘” and Victoria never misses the chance to reciprocate.
John’s Instagram caption on May 1, 2020, when he and his wife celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary: “When my son asked me recently what my greatest accomplishment was, I replied, ‘marrying your mother.’ Happy 27th wedding anniversary, baby, and thank you for our amazing family, for all the wonderful memories, and for still being my ‘best friend.’ That’s what I said, remember? 😘”
Yes, they have children: daughters Lena Cameron and Toni Cameron-York and son Scott “Scotty” Cameron.
Tony’s daughter (on Instagram @tonilauren123) is married to Martyn York and has two young daughters.
Additionally, John’s son Scott is a musician and verified artist on Spotify. He turned 27 in August 2021. And the youngest of them all is Lena, the ‘Vegas baby’, who turned 23 in July 2021.
John also mentioned his third daughter Jacky Sykes and goddaughter Evie Chandler.
John Cameron’s age
John Cameron celebrates his birthday on April 30 every year. So he turned 51 in 2021.
John Cameron Net Worth
As of October 2021, John Cameron has an estimated net worth of over $10 million. However, he is still rumored to have yet to make his biggest profit from the auction.
John grew up around antiques because his grandfather was a dealer. So he started at a young age, and during his five-year apprenticeship as a carpenter/joiner, John multiplied his income by stripping, restoring, and polishing antique pine furniture.
However, a back problem ended his physical work and he had to return to university where he took a three-year degree in art valuation at Southampton.
After completing his studies, John worked at an auction house and became a licensed antiques and fine art appraiser.
As well as his longest tenure at the BBC, he was also a columnist for The Portsmouth News and was the long-time owner of Owner and John Cameron Auctioneers & Valuers and Nesbits Fine Art Auctions Ltd.
John, who is also a patron of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, has written and presented numerous articles, instructional DVDs, etc.
Related FAQs
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Is John Cameron on Instagram, Facebook?
Yes, John Cameron is on Instagram and Facebook.
As of October 22, 2021, John has 103 posts and 565 followers on his Instagram account @johnthehammercameron, and around 1,678 friends on his Facebook page ‘John Cameron’.
He can also be found on @JoBoyCameron.
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How tall is John Cameron?
John is 5 feet 8.5 inches tall.
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Where was John Cameron born?
John Cameron was born in his hometown of Portsmouth, a city built mainly on Portsea Island in the county of Hampshire in Southeast England.
He was named John after his namesake and paternal grandfather John Cameron, of the 2nd Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders.