Martin Lewis saved by security after being 'trapped' backstage of Money Show Live
Martin's ITV show aired on Tuesday nightMartin Lewis has revealed how a missed door-release button left him stuck backstage before his live money show.
Writing on X after The Martin Lewis Money Show Live on Tuesday, he described getting stuck with his makeup artist, Lisa.
Security helped the pair out before transmission, but the reason for their predicament only became clear later.
Thankfully, the backstage hiccup did not derail the programme itself. Martin said they “got through it without an on air blunder…”
The Martin Lewis Money Show broadcasts from a new studio
The episode was the first from the programme’s new studio. Martin described a busy evening behind the scenes.
That evening’s programme focused on ways to tackle the rising cost of motoring. His post came as he was leaving the studio after the broadcast.
Why Martin Lewis needed security backstage
Before going on air, Martin had been getting ready in the makeup room with Lisa, who does his show makeup.
When they tried to leave, the door would not open. The pair banged on it, but nobody heard them.
According to his account, they initially found the situation funny. After a couple of minutes, however, the joke began to wear thin.
He said: “After a couple of minutes it became less funny, so Lisa called security and they came to our rescue.”
It was only afterwards that someone explained what they had overlooked.
“It was only later someone pointed out there was a ‘door release’ button we’d both missed,” he wrote.
Martin put the oversight down to their focus on preparing for the programme.
After recounting the incident, he turned his attention back to the people watching at home: “Anyway I hope you found tonight’s show interesting, useful or enjoyable.”
The Martin Lewis Money Show hits 1.9m ratings
Away from television, the money expert founded MoneySavingExpert.com in 2003.
Following Tuesday night’s show, Martin shared some good news on his X account. He wrote: “Thanks to everyone who watched @itvMLshow last night.
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“We’re stoked with the 1.9m ratings, a 19% share of available TV audience & ‘winning the slot’ for most of the show. Fab to get the 1st of the new run under our belt, especially with a studio move.”
The Martin Lewis Money Show: Live next airs on Tuesday October 20 from 7.15pm on ITV1 and ITVX
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