Bargain Hunt viewers took to social media to jest about the frequency of so-called 'rare' Blue John items appearing on the BBC show. The episode aired on Tuesday, March 10, and featured two teams competing at an antiques fair, with expert Kate Bliss selecting a Blue John brooch as her bonus buy.
Kate described the stone as 'quite a rare form of fluorite' and noted that in the UK, Blue John is only found in Derbyshire. However, fans were quick to point out that the gem appears regularly on the programme. One viewer posted on X: 'Blue John is rare. That's why it's on every episode.' Another commented: 'Blue John, always described as rare, yet it pops up so often.'
Despite the jokes, Kate's choice proved successful. She purchased the brooch for £15 and predicted it would sell for between £25 and £40 at auction. The item eventually fetched £35, helping the blue team secure victory over the red team.
The episode was hosted by Natasha Raskin Sharp, with Ben Cooper guiding the red team and Kate Bliss assisting the blue team. The blue team consisted of best friends Alex and Derrick, while the red team was made up of sisters Lisa and Christa.
