Julyan Wallis, the guitar expert from the beloved BBC series The Repair Shop, has delighted fans by confirming his return to the workshop. After a festive break, Julyan posted a cheerful photo on Instagram showing himself alongside fellow expert Jayesh Vaghela, known as the hat specialist, and members of the crew.
“Nice to be back for 2026 and to catch up with new and old faces, whether they’re crew or experts,” Julyan wrote. One snapshot featured Jayesh, affectionately called @the_masterhatter, with a humorous photobomb by cameraman Michael and producer Catherine Ozo.
In another image, Julyan donned a mask as he prepared to work, noting, “A minute or two of dust so H&S compliance. Woo hoo it’s nice to be back at The Repair Shop!” His enthusiasm has clearly resonated, with many fans responding joyfully to the update.
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Supporters flooded social media with warm messages: “Good to see you o wise one,” “Yippie!,” and “SUPER BRILLIANT” were just a few of the comments celebrating his return. One viewer even remarked, “I can hear and feel the joy in these pics.” For fans who treasure the show’s heartfelt restoration stories, seeing Julyan back was a welcome sight.
Julyan joined The Repair Shop in 2020 after receiving a surprise invitation to join the team. Reflecting on his experience, he said, “I really enjoyed it from the moment I came to the barn.” He praised the show’s focus on “love and memories and families and camaraderie,” emphasizing the collective respect and joy shared among everyone involved, both on-screen and behind the scenes.
The Repair Shop continues to captivate audiences by restoring cherished heirlooms with care and expertise, and with experts like Julyan Wallis back at work, viewers can look forward to more heartwarming restorations in the year ahead.