Mike Brewer speaks out after shock Edd China departure

7:12 pm, March 21, 2017

CAR Dealer Magazine Used Car Awards host Mike Brewer – presenter of the hit show ‘Wheeler Dealers’ – has expressed his sadness over the departure of his co-host Edd China.

As reported by Car Dealer, China has left to pursue other interests while a new co-host for Brewer has been announced in the form of Ant Anstead, who found fame on the Channel 4 programme ‘For the Love of Cars’.

Read the story in Mike’s own works on his website MikeBrewerMotoring.com

Speaking to the Press Association, Brewer said: ‘I’m obviously upset and gutted that Edd’s decided to leave the programme because we’ve got a very strong relationship and a close bond after 13 years and 135 cars.

‘I respect his decision – Edd wants to move on to other things and I completely get that – but obviously he’s been a part of my life and has been forever so it’s a bit of a shock that he’s decided to leave the show.’

Car Dealer’s sister title Workshop Magazine interviewed China and Brewer late in 2015 and they gave a fascinating insight into what makes their partnership work so well.

Big news for #WheelerDealers fans… a sad farewell but exciting times ahead for season 14! pic.twitter.com/pVsSPdrEy3

— Mike Brewer (@mikebrewer) March 21, 2017

Mechanic China has formed a crucial part of the show, which takes down-and-out cars and restores them back to their former glory.

Anstead joins after a number of successful appearances on other motoring shows.

Brewer said of his new co-host: ‘I’ve got a new co-host, Ant Anstead – the new mechanic in my workshop – and he’s brilliant. He’s a very accomplished car builder and a good friend of mine, and we have a great working relationship already.

‘I’ve sort of lost one television husband and got married to a new one that I’m excited about.’

Truly blown away by the words of support for @wheelerdealers I know I am following some big shoes! Will give it my all 💪🏼🚗🍰🔧🔨🔩 @DiscoveryUK

— Ant Anstead (@AntAnstead) March 21, 2017

When asked about where China was heading, Brewer said: ‘Edd just wants to take a bit of time to work on other projects.

‘He also wants to do some separate stuff away from the studio and away from Wheeler Dealers – and since the show is so time-consuming, if you want to venture out into other areas and expand your horizons, then Wheeler Dealers gives you very little time to do that.’