A planned episode of ITV's 60 Minute Makeover was never broadcast after a widower returned home to find his late wife's belongings destroyed, according to former presenter Craig Phillips. The incident left the grieving man in tears and the production team scrambling to restore the property.
Phillips, who worked on the show for years, recounted the incident to CasinoHawks. He said the participant's daughter had arranged the surprise makeover, believing her father would appreciate the gesture. However, she misjudged his emotional state following the recent loss of his wife.
During the makeover, the team removed carpets, wardrobes, and even the kitchen, breaking furniture that belonged to the deceased woman. The daughter tried to keep her father away, but he insisted on returning home. When he arrived, he was 'angry and very upset' to see his possessions in a skip.
Phillips described the day as 'horrific' and 'really sad'. The episode was never aired, and ITV reportedly sent crews back to restore the house as best they could. 'It was the only show that we physically worked on and were never allowed to go back into the house,' Phillips added.
