Guitar expert Julyan Wallis told fans it was “nice to be back” as he returned to The Repair Shop.
The TV star took a break over the festive season but has now revealed that he is back in the barn. He shared a snap on Instagram that showed him with crew members and hat expert Jayesh Vaghela, another of the BBC show’s stars.
“Nice to be back for 2026 and to catch up with new and old faces, whether they’re crew or experts,” he told his followers on the platform.
He went on: “Here we see a very happy @the_masterhatter along with photobombing cam dude Michael and @catherineozo.”
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A second image showed Julyan wearing a mask as he got to work. “A minute or two of dust so H&S compliance,” he penned. “Woo hoo it’s nice to be back at The Repair Shop!”
Fans of the show were thrilled at the update, with many posting messages on social media calling it “brilliant” news.
“Good to see you o wise one,” one fan posted, as another excited fan exclaimed: “Yippie!”
Someone else declared it “SUPER BRILLIANT” and one viewer remarked: “I can hear and feel the joy in these pics.”
“Great to see Jules,” said another fan of the series, which sees experts restoring people’s precious heirlooms and treasures.
The star joined the BBC series in 2020(Image: BBC)
Julyan joined The Repair Shop in 2020, previously sharing: “I got a call out of the blue and it was a big surprise, when I came to the barn I really enjoyed it.”
“I love what the team do and what the show is about, what we’re all trying to achieve,” he explained.
He went on: “It’s all about love and memories and families and camaraderie. That’s what we’re all about as a team, whether we’re in front or behind the camera – or sitting in an office. We are a big team and we all respect each other, it’s just a joy to be a part of.”
The Repair Shop airs on the BBC.
