Gogglebox Australia viewers have criticised the show's cast for making harsh assumptions about a driver pulled over on Channel Nine's RBT. During the episode, the stars accused the man of being drunk or 'off his head' on drugs, only for tests to later prove negative for both substances.
The segment, which aired last week, saw cast members including Isabelle Silbery, Vestal Delpechitra and Matty Fahd joke that the driver was clearly under the influence. 'He is so off his head,' said Silbery, while Delpechitra added: 'He'll be under for alcohol, but positive for drugs!' Fahd went further, promising to do 20 push-ups if the man wasn't on drugs.
When the results came back negative and the driver was allowed to leave, the cast were left gobsmacked. They apologised for their judgmental comments, and Fahd completed his push-ups on the floor. However, viewers were not impressed, taking to social media to express their disappointment.
'Just because they look like they're higher than a kite doesn't mean they are!' one fan wrote on Facebook. Another commented: 'We're the worst at judging people by their appearances.' Several viewers noted that medical conditions can mimic intoxication, calling the segment a 'poignant reminder' to be more careful.
Gogglebox Australia airs Wednesdays on Foxtel's Lifestyle channel and Thursdays on Channel 10.
