Debbie Shore
"I loved shopping so much, I had to come and work for Ideal World!"
Debbie is known to Ideal World viewers for her love of sewing and beauty, and to her friends for her love of shopping!
Back in the 1980s, Debbie was a children's television presenter on ITV, where she worked with a whole host of puppets and popstars, appeared as Aladdin in panto, then grew up!
Before coming to Ideal World, Debbie worked for ITV and Sky One and popped up as many different characters in soaps and dramas. She also appeared in several commercials.
Debbie came to Ideal World in 2003 and particularly enjoys the sewing and beauty shows.
Born in Derby, Debbie has moved to Northamptonshire to be closer to work. She lives with her husband, Garie, who she has been with since 1984 and has three children, three cats and two dogs.
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Q & A:
- What did you do before IW?
- I presented on a couple of other channels but, prior to that, I worked for ITV.
- Most embarrassing on-screen moment?
- I once went on-air with my dress on back to front – shan’t say when ‘cause someone might have the tape!
- Tell us a secret
- I’m really good at keeping secrets…
- What’s your idea of the perfect Sunday (when you’re not working)?
- Reading the papers, lunch with the whole family, and good conversation.
- Which living person do you most admire and why?
- My husband. After 27 years together he still makes me laugh.
- What is the trait you most deplore in yourself / others?
- Blaming someone else for your mistakes. I like to think I never would.
- Aside from property, what’s the most expensive thing you've bought?
- A 1959 Jaguar XK150.
- What is your guiltiest pleasure?
- Shopping.
- What keeps you awake at night?
- Nothing!
- How would you like to be remembered?
- As an eccentric 100-year-old millionaire!
- What is the most important lesson life has taught you?
- Not to take anything for granted.
- Favourite IW/CC product?
- Brother 8080 Sewing Machine. I’ve nearly worn mine out.
- Which phrase do you overuse?
- "I’ll have a pair of those in a size 5, please."
- If you could travel back in time, which period would you visit?
- Not far – my childhood in the 1960s.