Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel returned to screens on Saturday night but some BBC viewers were left fuming
Viewers of Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel weren’t particularly thrilled with the latest episode of the BBC gameshow.
The programme made its return to Saturday evening television on July 19, with comedian Michael once again taking charge. A new lineup of celebrity experts joined Michael to assist contestants in their quest for substantial cash prizes.
The celebrity panel featured Harry Redknapp, Carol Vorderman, Nick Grimshaw, Andi Oliver, Tom Read Wilson, Angela Scanlon and Chunkz. It wasn’t long before frustrated viewers began voicing their disappointment that the episode was actually a repeat.
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One viewer expressed their annoyance on X: “@BBCOne really going for it this Saturday night with 5 (FIVE) game shows back to back.”
Another commented: “Don’t understand why they repeat quiz shows.”, reports the Daily Record. A third observer noted: “As soon as we saw Angela’s topic we knew it was a repeat,” referring to Angela’s topic of ‘redheads’. A fourth viewer also remarked: “Love the show even if it is a repeat.”
Meanwhile, other fans raised concerns about experiencing physical discomfort whilst watching the programme. One person asked: “Has anyone every got motion sickness on The Wheel whilst it’s spinning?”
Another viewer also commented: “Can’t watch The Wheel on the BBC. It makes me feel dizzy and sick.”
However, there’s positive news on the horizon as enthusiasts of Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel can look forward to a brand new sixth series later this year.
The BBC announced in April that they had commissioned two additional series of both Michael McIntyre’s Big Show and Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel.
Michael McIntyre expressed: “I’m so proud of the success of both The Big Show and The Wheel. This will take the Big Show up to its 10th series, which is an amazing achievement for everyone involved.”
The comedian went on to say: “The Wheel was a show we made in lockdown while we couldn’t film the Big Show, but it’s become equally beloved.”
He further commented: “Someone came up to me recently while I was walking the dog and said they “loved The Big Wheel”, I have no idea whether they meant The Big Show, The Wheel or both shows, they may have just come from The London Eye”.
Watch Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel on BBC One and iPlayer.