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After Dion Dublin joins Homes Under The Hammer - 10 of the most interesting post-football career choices

From actors to WWE wrestlers to flavoured condom advertisers

James Orr
Wednesday 25 March 2015 14:43 GMT
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Dion Dublin has been announced for Homes Under The Hammer
Dion Dublin has been announced for Homes Under The Hammer (BBC)

Not content with just inventing a unique six-sided percussion instrument known as the DUBE, Dion Dublin added another string to his bow today, after it was announced he has joined the original line-up of Martin Roberts and Lucy Alexander on BBC 1’s hit show Homes Under The Hammer.

But is Dublin’s post-footballing career the most extraordinary? Click through the gallery below for 10 of the most interesting, from actors, to politicians, to fronting adverts for flavoured condoms.

A statement released by the BBC today said. “Kicking off the 19th series, Martin, Lucy and Dion will follow three properties bought at auction, the renovations the buyers have planned and problems they encounter and whether they have made a gain or a loss from buying under the hammer."

Dublin said: "I am thrilled to be joining Martin and Lucy on Homes Under The Hammer. I have a passion for property and look forward to meeting people on the show who share that passion."

CLICK THROUGH OUR GALLERY BELOW TO SEE 10 OTHER INTERESTING POST-FOOTBALL CAREER CHOICES

Jo Street, Acting Controller of BBC Daytime, added: "I am thrilled that Dion Dublin is joining the Homes Under The Hammer line-up. He shares Martin and Lucy's passion for properties and people and his warm personality make him the perfect addition to the family."

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