DEREK Mathewson shot to fame when his family got their own TV show, Bangers And Cash.
But by trade he runs a car auction business, and is known for his love of vintage motors.
Who is Derek Mathewson?
Born in October 1951, Derek Mathewson is the star of Bangers And Cash and the owner of Mathewson's family car company.
Over the years he has drawn a legion of fans and celebs with his motor auction house show.
Derek began selling modern cars and trucks in Bedfordshire in 1970, before setting up business in North Yorkshire in the late 80s.
His booming business has also expanded into the car contract rental and leasing market, delivering motors throughout the UK.
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Is Derek Mathewson married and does he have children?
Derek is married to wife Sue and they have two children together, Dave and Paul.
In February 2023, The Sun exclusively reported how Derek had left his wife for married work colleague Vicki Ivens, who also appeared in Bangers And Cash.
A source said: “Vicki told her husband in September last year that she was in love with Derek. She said it was as friends — like a dad thing.
“But last month, Sue turned up at Nicholas’s house with a list of phone numbers.
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“He checked his bill and there were about 180 calls between them in three weeks.
"He confronted Vicki and she said she was glad he’d found out and was pleased she didn’t have to lie any more.
"She kept saying it was nothing to do with Derek but it’s become apparent it’s all to do with him.”
Both Derek and Vicki declined to comment when approached by The Sun.
When did Derek Mathewson join Bangers And Cash and what else is he known for?
Bangers And Cash began in 2019 and follows Derek's family auction business in the village of Thornton Le Dale, and passion for classic cars.
The show runs on UKTV and has made stars out of the family.
In 2022 he appeared in the show's spin-off series Bangers And Cash: Restoring Classics.
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