BBC The Repair Shop star Suzie Fletcher admits 'I do lose it' as she talks about 'edited' scenes
Suzie Fletcher has opened up on starring in The Repair Shop
BBC
The Repair Shop has become a fan favourite since it first hit screens in 2017 with Jay Blades at the helm. Known for its tear-jerking moments, the viewers aren't the only ones to get emotional from the sentimental stories attached to the items brought into the iconic barn.
Suzie Fletcher stars as the show's leather worker, and has opened up about the The Repair Shop's behind-the-scenes moments, admitting scenes frequently need to be edited because she can often "lose it".
As a regular on the series, Fletcher has fixed many cherished items and heard plenty of the heartbreaking stories behind them.
The 62-year-old explained: "They edit quite a lot out because I do lose it quite frequently. I’ll have tears rolling down my face.
"I get caught up in other people's emotions so quickly. But I’ve stopped trying to hide it now because that’s just who I am - I embrace it."
Speaking to The Sun's TV Magazine, she also reflected on the pressure that comes with being a restorer on the popular show.
Suzie Fletcher has opened up on starring in The Repair Shop
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"We are given the challenge of fixing the impossible, yet we never fail and touch wood - we never will," she added.
The restoration expert went on to admit she can "still get very, very nervous " due to the fact "every time it's the first time I’m working with that person."
She also described how it's "very nerve-wracking waiting to see how they are going to respond to what I have done."
It isn't just Fletcher who gets tearful over some of the stories associated with guest's items, and fans of the show frequently admit that episodes have left them in tears.
Suzie has starred in The Repair Shop since it debuted in 2017
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In a classic episode which was recently repeated, viewers were left "bawling" over a heartbreaking memory one of the guests shared.
Leigh introduced the restoration experts to an armchair which had seen better days. He explained he had bought it with his late partner 40 years ago.
Upholstery restorer Sonnaz Nooranvary was on hand to attempt to help restore the chair, and Leigh was soon sharing his story with her and host Jay Blades.
He detailed how he had met his partner Greg at a bar in Athens in 1983, recalling: "I caught a glimpse of him in the mirror and I said he was the most beautiful man I’d ever seen… And that was the start of the most wonderful relationship."
However, he went on to detail how Greg unfortunately faced numerous visa issues which kept them apart as he attempted to make the move to the UK.
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Suzie Fletcher admitted she can sometimes 'lose it' on The Repair Shop
BBC
Thankfully, in 1986 he was able to settle in the UK to enjoy a life with Leigh."Everything was beautiful. We had a brand new life and brand new flat together and this was our first piece of furniture we got together to build our home," he shared.
Devastatingly, the couple were hit with the news Greg found out he was HIV positive just six months later. He tragically died the same year, just before his 30th birthday.
Leigh continued: "If you were HIV positive you were going to die and I lost so many friends too."
The chair became a source of comfort for Leigh and helped him cling to happier memories, but he was now worried it would soon fall apart.
"I have photos of him polishing it so he would be disgusted with it now," he admitted.
Thankfully, Nooranvary was able to fix the chair and it looked as good as new by the time Leigh came to collect it from the signature barn. He stated it felt "indescribable" to see the chair in such good condition.