Man who's reviewed benches around the world gives his first 'perfect 10' score

Sam Wilmot has pursued his passion across the globe13:59, 19 Aug 2026Updated 14:09, 19 Aug 2026A man who reviews benches has given his first-ever perfect 10 score and visited it on his wedding day.‌Sam Wilmot has reviewed more than 300 benches around the world - giving each one a rating based on comfort, design, location and view. He had never given a 10/10 until he revisited a bench at St John The Baptist Church when he tied the knot earlier this summer.‌Sam and his wife Sophie initially scored the bench a nine on a previous visit. But the couple say being able to sit together as newlyweds bumped the rating of the seat in Old Sodbury, Gloucestershire, up to a perfect 10.‌He said: "People are always asking why there's never been a 10. I'm never going to sit on a bench again that's going to