“Kind, hardworking people and real working-class heroes coming together to build a better community. It really is the best of Britain, and we need to see more of it on telly.
“I’ve always put my head above the parapet for tradespeople and this industry I love, and I’ll keep doing that. But for now, I want to say thank you to every family for sharing their story with us over the last 26 years.”
Mr Knowles concluded his statement with a heartfelt message to everyone connected with the programme: “To the volunteers, production team, purple shirts, commissioners and everyone watching at home, we couldn’t have done this without you.
“And to everyone who hasn’t seen the series yet, give it a watch. I promise your heart will be warmed.”