Escape to the Chateau stars Angel and Dick Strawbridge recently found themselves in the spotlight due to an investigation into their behind-the-scenes behavior on their popular Channel 4 series. This led to Channel 4 parting ways with the couple.
Defending Herself
Angel Strawbridge has come forward to defend herself after the network severed ties with her and her husband, Dick Strawbridge. The allegations, while not fully confirmed, suggest that there were significant clashes with producers, escalating into heated arguments.
A leaked recording allegedly featuring Angel calling a crew member a derogatory term has fueled the controversy. In the same month the audio surfaced, insiders described the Strawbridges as having “spiky and volatile” personalities. Addressing the incident, Angel, 45, stated she would not apologize but expressed a wish that the situation had been different.
Angel’s Side of the Story
Speaking on Elizabeth Day’s podcast How To Fail, Angel admitted to losing her temper but stood by her actions, citing disrespectful behavior from the crew member as the trigger. “I was in the wrong for losing my temper, but I will not apologize – he was so disrespectful in our house, he was so upsetting to me, my family, and I stand by what I did,” Angel said.
She elaborated, “If I was to apologize and say ‘I’m sorry for using bad language and kicking you out,’ I would just be disingenuous to myself. Would I like to erase that? Yes, but I would also like to erase what he did because my rage didn’t appear out of nowhere.”
Reactions and Investigation
Despite the defense, sources close to the production have painted a picture of the Strawbridges that contrasts sharply with their on-screen personas. “Dick and Angel come across on screen as the most gorgeous and lovely couple, literally like butter wouldn’t melt, but they’re not like that off-screen,” a source told MailOnline. The same source described them as “spiky and volatile” and challenging to work with over long production periods.
The investigation’s findings have not been publicly disclosed, but Channel 4’s decision to end their relationship with the couple was clear. A representative for Channel 4 stated to The Mirror, “Following a review, we have decided not to work with Dick and Angel on any new productions in the future.”
As fans and viewers process these revelations, the future of the Strawbridges’ television career remains uncertain. However, Angel’s decision to speak out suggests that this chapter, while turbulent, is just part of their ongoing story.
