Louise Bainbridge is the new addition to the repair shop family. Louise replaced Krik during the new airing of the show.

She worked as a qualified object conservator at Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums (TWAM) for over 4 years before going out on her own and getting a part-time contract with the Corporation of Trinity House Newcastle. She is also an active member of the Museums Association and ICON.

She earned her master's degree from Northumbria University and her bachelor's degree in fine art in sculpture from the University of Leeds. She has extensive experience in her field of studies and practice.

One of the nation's most beloved shows, The Repair Shop, is a fantastic comfort watch thanks to its lovely, forested setting where she replaced the shows previous cast Krik.

The 37-year-old fan favorite was absent yesterday, and Lou Bainbridge, a woodwork master, took his place.

Presenter of The Repair Shop Jay Blades did experience the BBC canceling his spin-off program, Jay and Dom's Home Fix, in April 2022 after only two seasons. Jay and co-host Dominic Chinea provided practical DIY advice on fixing household objects during the broadcast.

Will Krik has recently been replaced by Louise because he has a new project alongside Christina Trevanion from Bargain Hunt in a new show from the producers of Antiques Road Trip.

The Travelling Auctioneers, the new program, premiered on October 31, 2022. Will and Christina help families "transform undesired items into winning lots" as they tour the nation looking for hidden treasures.

The Repair Shop on BBC One is where furniture restorer Will Kirk gained the majority of his notoriety. He has been a frequent on the show since it debuted in 2017, and is one of its specialists who is called upon to assist when his carpentry talents are necessary.

Will also has a furniture restoration business in South London. He first majored in graphic design at the University of the Arts in London and later earned a second degree in conservation and restoration of antique furniture at London Metropolitan University.

His first TV appearance was in 2013 on the Channel 4 program The French Connection, which followed British buyers of antiques who tried to resell them for a profit once they returned to the UK. Will later made an appearance on What to Buy and Why on the BBC.

Additionally, he has appeared as a celebrity on Strike It Lucky and Celebrity MasterChef. He also frequently appears on BBC One's Morning Live to provide fans assistance on their DIY projects.