How well do Patrick Grant and Esme Young know each other?
Patrick Grant and Esme Young have been friends since Esme joined The Great British Sewing Bee in 2016, replacing May Martin. This iconic duo have become fan favourites, but how well do they really know one another?
Ahead of tonight’s episode, 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle', Esme and Patrick took part in a fun blind challenge on Instagram. The duo were asked several questions about each other, while the other wore headphones (and danced) so they couldn’t hear, to test how well they know one another.
Patrick Grant vs Esme Young – How well do they know each other?
What's your least favourite colour?
Patrick: "My least favourite colour would be purple. Esme's least favourite colour? Brown."
Esme: "My least favourite colour is brown. Patrick loves brown. But his least favourite colour is purple. And I love purple."
Answer: Correct! ✅
What's your favourite shoot snack?
Patrick: "Mine, I don't know. Maybe a croissant? Esme's favourite shoot snack? Definitely sweets."
Esme: "When we're shooting, I eat a lot of sweets. But I never eat a sweet when I'm at home. Hmm Patrick? A croissant."
Answer: Correct! ✅
What's your favourite place in the UK?
Patrick: "I'd say Scotland for me. Whitstable for Esme."
Esme: "My favourite place is the North Kent coast. And Patrick's is Scotland."
Answer: Correct! ✅
What's your favourite clothing accessory?
Esme: "What on earth do you imagine it is? A necklace. And Patrick? A tie."
Patrick: "Well, I mean, really, the only accessory I ever wear is a tie. Esme's favourite accessory? A necklace... or maybe headphones."
Answer: Correct! ✅
So if you were wondering how well Patrick Grant and Esme Young know each other, it turns out very well indeed! Their on-screen friendship is as brilliant as their off-screen one.
Can't wait to see them again? Tonight's episode of The Great British Sewing Bee marks the return of 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' week. The contestants will be challenged to create a zero-waste jacket, transforming discarded tents and raiding wardrobes to design new outfits. Catch the episode tonight at 9pm on BBC One or iPlayer.
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