Watchdog adds Nick Stapleton and Amber Haque to team
Watchdog on The One Show added nick stapleton and Amber Haque to its investigative team on Wednesday, bringing two investigative journalists into the programme’s line-up. Stapleton, a BAFTA-winning presenter and consumer journalist, said joining the show is particularly personal because his parents are no longer around.
Nick Stapleton Joins Watchdog
Stapleton said: “Uncovering scams and fighting for consumer fairness is in my blood. I grew up watching my mum doorstepping people and holding them to account, and it lit a fire in me.” He added: “My parents aren’t around any more, so there is a real poignancy in joining Watchdog, a programme that was such a huge part of our lives. I truly believe in public service broadcasting and it’s a privilege to join Matt, Nikki and Amber to continue that legacy.”
His first report airs on Wednesday 27 May on The One Show and will expose scam adverts on social media that lure consumers into fraudulent investments. Stapleton is also the co-presenter of Scam Interceptors, and his family link to Watchdog runs through John Stapleton and Lynn Faulds Wood, who fronted the programme from 1986 to 1993.
Amber Haque Joins The Line-up
Amber Haque, a Manchester-based broadcaster and documentary maker, will make films alongside Matt Allwright and Nikki Fox. She said: “I grew up watching The One Show and Watchdog and so much of my work now looks at how digital culture and modern systems are affecting people’s lives. What makes Watchdog so special is how it holds power to account while staying human and accessible, so it’s a really exciting moment to be joining the team.”
Allwright said: “In Amber and Nick we’ve got two of the most talented investigative journalists around. I’m delighted that they’re going to be part of the team and I know they will take Watchdog from strength to strength.” said: “It’s an exciting time for Watchdog on The One Show. With Nick and Amber, we’ll be able to cover even more of the stories that matter to audiences across the UK. They’re both brilliant and I can’t wait to welcome them.”
Watchdog At 40
Joanne Vaughan-Jones said Watchdog remains one of the ’s most trusted brands and that consumer issues are evolving rapidly. She added: “At a time when consumer issues are evolving rapidly, its role has never been more vital - and with Matt, Nikki, Nick and Amber, we have a brilliant team ready to deliver real impact.” The programme marked its 40th anniversary in 2025, and this team expansion gives it two new reporters as it leans further into scams, digital pressure points and consumer fairness.
