Viewers of Celebrity Mastermind were left unimpressed just minutes into Monday's episode, with many complaining that they did not recognise the majority of the celebrity contestants.
The latest instalment, hosted by Clive Myrie, featured Olympic gold medallist James Cracknell, comedian Jen Brister, TV presenter Craig Rowe, and Emmerdale star Bradley Riches. However, audiences took to social media to express their confusion, with one posting on X: 'I'd forgotten how important it is to turn on #mastermind in time for the introductions when it's the 'celebrity' version I recognise...none of them.'
Another viewer remarked: 'Another half an hour of the word 'celebrity' doing some seriously heavy lifting,' while a third questioned whether it was 'still the celebrity version'. One frustrated fan added: 'Have just had to look up word #celebrity & peeps it means famous. So who are these people on #celebritymastermind ? ? Aside from Cracknell (Olympic Champ) none are known. For anything!'
During the specialist rounds, James answered questions on Grigori Rasputin, Jen on Tina Fey, Craig on Grace Jones, and Bradley on Little Shop of Horrors. Craig led after the first round with nine points, followed by Jen on eight, James on seven, and Bradley on three. The general knowledge round saw a tie between James, Jen, and Craig, all finishing on 14, leading to a tie-breaker which James won with 16 points.
