‘People thought I was dead’: Noel Edmonds on quitting showbiz for New Zealand

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The TV host discusses his latest show, Noel Edmond’s Kiwi Adventure, which is about his new life in New Zealand

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“Sometimes I struggle to explain why I’m so excited about this Kiwi adventure,” muses Noel Edmonds, former Deal Or No Deal host turned New Zealand businessman.

“It comes down to the land – the look, the feel of it. We have a beautiful home, and in the morning, we wake up to a view of the mountains. Whether or not you can see them tells you what the weather will be like.