Bargain Hunt Viewers Call for Shake-Up and Charlie Ross to be Axed
A growing number of viewers of the popular BBC daytime show Bargain Hunt have taken to social media to express their mounting frustration with the programme, branding it "utter drivel" and calling for host Charlie Ross to be axed. The criticism comes after Monday’s episode, which featured teams hunting for treasures at an antiques centre in King’s Lynn.
According to GB News, the episode saw both teams suffer financial losses despite their efforts at the King’s Lynn antiques centre. The Red Team purchased a typewriter, dinner-service china, and a brooch from Norway, while the Blue Team bought a vase, a vintage football game, and silverware. The Red Team emerged victorious with a loss of £40, beating the Blue Team’s £58 loss.
However, viewers were left frustrated with Ross, and took to their social media accounts to share their frustrations. One viewer posted: "I cannot believe that utter drivel is still going and it’s not changed since it first started!" Another declared: "Bargain Hunt is so predictable. Needs a total shake up. Get rid of Charlie Ross would be first." The criticism extended beyond calls for personnel changes, with viewers describing the programme as tediously predictable.
As GB News reports, the criticism also highlighted technical issues alongside broader complaints about the show’s format. One viewer wrote: "The epitome of boredom is a wet bank holiday Monday watching Bargain Hunt." Others noted editing problems, posting: "@BBCBargainHunt love this programme but editing a bit off today. Colin Young the auctioneer in nice blue suit but when the hammer goes down the auctioneer is in shirt sleeves."
The mounting frustration leaves viewers believing the daytime staple has failed to evolve since its inception. The criticism also comes despite the BBC announcing a shake-up last month with the addition of two new experts to the programme. David Fergus and Serhat Ahmet joined the show, with ceramics expert Serhat bringing over 30 years of antiquing experience specialising in 18th, 19th, and 20th century porcelain. David Fergus, previously a host on Cash In The Attic with Jules Hudson, is classified as an auctioneer and studio glass valuer.
However, the new additions appear insufficient to satisfy viewers demanding more fundamental changes to the format. As one viewer noted, "The show needs a total overhaul, not just new experts." The calls for change have sparked a heated debate among viewers, with some defending the programme and its hosts, while others continue to demand a shake-up.
In response to the criticism, the BBC has yet to comment on the future of Bargain Hunt and its host Charlie Ross. However, with the growing frustration among viewers, it remains to be seen whether the programme will undergo a significant shake-up in the coming months. As GB News continues to monitor the situation, one thing is certain – the future of Bargain Hunt hangs in the balance.
The show’s format has been a staple of BBC daytime television for many years, but with viewer numbers declining and criticism mounting, it is clear that something needs to change. Whether the BBC will take heed of the viewers’ calls for change remains to be seen, but one thing is certain – the clock is ticking for Bargain Hunt.
GB News has contacted the BBC for a statement but has yet to receive a response.
