Edd China, former host of Wheeler Dealers, has shared his perspective on why his co-host Mike Brewer receives negative comments from the show’s audience. China characterizes their roles on the classic car restoration show as a ‘pantomime’, with Brewer as the tough ‘workhouse boss’, while China is seen doing the hands-on work of restoring cars. Brewer buys the cars, which China then restores to increase their value, before Brewer resells the cars. Despite the negativity, Brewer remains involved in the show’s creation, from writing to producing. He explains that while he’s perceived as not doing any physical work on the cars, he does contribute when the cameras aren’t rolling. Brewer also commented on the impact of social media abuse on his mental health, stating that it has affected his life considerably. Although he describes himself as thick-skinned, Brewer admits that the malice of these comments has confused and upset him, as his primary role is to fix cars and entertain the audience.