Viewers of BBC's The Weakest Link have taken to social media to complain about Charlotte Crosby's 'shouty' answers during the New Year's Eve Party Special. The reality star, known for her appearances on Geordie Shore, was among the celebrities competing in the festive episode aired on Wednesday.
Host Romesh Ranganathan even teased Crosby about her volume, asking: 'You know your mic is on, don't you? How far away do you think I am?' Crosby giggled and explained she gets 'excited like a seagull', leaving Ranganathan baffled. She elaborated: 'They do it when they want a chip.'
Several viewers voiced their annoyance on X, formerly Twitter. One user asked: 'Why is she shouting?' Another wrote: 'STOP SHOUTING CHARLOTTE!' A third commented: 'Charlotte, you have a microphone. Stop shouting.' Some accused her of 'spoiling the programme', while others found her amusing, with one fan posting: 'Loving @CharlotteGShore on The Weakest Link. She's frantically pressing the button. Hilarious.'
Despite the criticism, some viewers praised Crosby's performance, with one noting: 'Who knew Charlotte would be the best?' The episode also featured EastEnders legend Patsy Palmer, potter Keith Brymer Jones, Steps' Ian 'H' Watkins, comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri, First Dates' Merlin Griffiths, comic Bash the Entertainer, and internet personality Luke Hamnett. The celebrities teamed up to win up to £50,000 for charity.
The Weakest Link originally aired from 2000 to 2012 with Anne Robinson as host, before being revived in 2021 with Romesh Ranganathan at the helm.
