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Hit Channel 4 show with famous rapper host returns after two series – and YOU can take part
The star came from very humble beginnings but now has an impressive property portfolio
A HIT Channel 4 show with famous rapper host is returning after two series and producers are looking for viewers to take part in the show.
The property show follows homeowners as they unleash their inner architect and build beautiful, often radical and unusual home extensions.
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Tinie Tempah is probably best known as a British rapper and singer.
He has had seven number one singles in the UK, including huge hits Pass Out, Written in the Stars and Not Letting Go,
During his career, he has collaborated with a number of super stars including Emeli Sande, Kelly Rowland, Usher, Ellie Goulding, and Jess Glynne.
But he grew up in humble beginnings in the Aylesbury Estate in South London with his parents and three younger siblings.
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"Growing up in a very working-class family, property was a way that we were able to move up the socio-economic ladder.
"I came out of a council estate environment and, at 12, my parents bought our first property in Plumstead.
"Fast forward a couple of years, and they’ve got more than a handful.
"I grew up seeing my mum do loads of extensions," he told
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He now has his own impressive property portfolio and as the host of the successful Channel 4 series Extraordinary Extensions, it’s a passion he shares with viewers.
In the previous two seasons Tinie Tempah followed brave homeowners as they built extraordinary and awe-inspiring extensions.
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They ranged from floating terracotta pods, glass boxes and beach houses to high tech family extensions.
Now Tinie's set to do it all over again with a new third season coming out soon and you can apply to appear on the show.
The team are re-opening casting once again to find property owners who are making adventurous changes to their homes to appear in the returning eight-part series.
Tinie says: “I'm excited to be collaborating with Channel 4 and Avalon on a supersized third series.
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3. Research Help To Buy and Shared Ownership schemes
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4. Consider buying with another person
Investing with somebody else you know is a sure way to get onto the property ladder. You only need to save half the amount you would otherwise, so you can work towards getting your property sooner.
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"I can't wait to discover how far this year's creative, radical and adventurous homeowners are going to go to make their extensions extraordinary."
Avalon’s Jamie Isaacs comments: “We are excited to be partnering with Tinie and Channel 4 on another series of Extraordinary Extensions and look forward to bringing a new raft of daring designs to the Channel 4 audience.”
To apply, viewers can email [email protected] with the following information; your name, a short description of the build, start and end date, approximate budget.
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More information on how to apply can be found at www.channel4.com/takepart.
Series 1 and 2 of Extraordinary Extensions is available to stream now on Channel 4.
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