That Was My Phone!’: Kevin McCloud Suffers Mishap as Tree Crushes Phone on Grand Designs Set

LONDON – Filming the ambitious builds on Channel 4’s Grand Designs often involves navigating chaotic construction sites, but presenter Kevin McCloud experienced a more personal mishap during a recent episode when his mobile phone was unceremoniously crushed by a falling tree branch.

The incident occurred while McCloud was visiting a challenging woodland build project. As captured on camera, the homeowner was attempting to maneuver a large section of a felled tree using machinery. While McCloud observed from what seemed like a safe distance, a substantial branch unexpectedly broke off and swung down, landing squarely on the presenter’s phone which he had placed nearby.

A distinct crunching sound was heard, followed by McCloud’s exasperated exclamation, “That was my phone!” The moment provided a rare, unscripted glimpse of the unpredictable nature of filming on active building sites, even for the seasoned presenter.

Viewers reacted online with a mixture of sympathy and amusement at the relatable tech tragedy. While the damage to the phone was clear, McCloud appeared unharmed, quickly shifting his focus back to the complexities of the architectural project at hand. The episode highlighted the very real, sometimes comical, difficulties faced during the ambitious self-builds featured on the long-running programme. For more behind-the-scenes stories from the world of television, check out our Celebrity News section.

Grand Designs continues to document the highs and lows of creating unique homes, and this small incident serves as a quirky reminder that even the host isn’t immune to the occasional construction-site casualty.

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