The Strawbridges did not respond to a request for comment.

A representative for the couple has previously refuted allegations of improper behavior.

Two Rivers is not the first producer to have had a dispute with the Strawbridges.

‘Escape to the Chateau’ stars Dick and Angel Strawbridge.

‘Escape to the Chateau’ stars Dick and Angel Strawbridge.Channel 4

The breakdown coincides with the ninth and final season ofEscape To The Chateauairing last December.

It was among Channel 4s top shows, attracting more than 2.5M viewers.

Channel 4 is yet to confirm whether it will be broadcast.

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Château de la Motte-Husson

But behind the scenes, sources said they would clash with producers.

They dont suffer fools, said a person familiar with the couple.

People who have a go at remote manage them from the UK, that doesnt work.

Or people who come into their house and boss them around, that doesnt work either.

Points of tension included filming additional shots when the Strawbridges were in the thick of renovation work.

I have seen them swearing at people, another source said.

Producers turn them into this perfect, brilliant, funny couple.

Theyre that on camera, but thats about it.

In 2021, The Times of London reported on recordings of the couple allegedly being abusive to production crew.

Concern about their behavior is not universal.

Although the location of much filming, the Chateau is not a normal film set.