BBC viewers have expressed outrage over the latest episode of Celebrity Mastermind, branding it the 'worst 30 minutes in television history'. The show, which aired on January 12, featured JLS's JB Gill, comedian Susie McCabe, TV host Richie Anderson and adventurer Lucy Shepherd.
Controversy erupted over Susie McCabe's choice of Margaret Thatcher as her specialist subject, with one viewer tweeting: 'A round on Thatcher (spits) and Richie Anderson as a 'celebrity'... This could be the worst 30 mins in TV history!' Another lamented: 'Cannot bear to watch any more of #CelebMastermind... a round on Margaret Thatcher? Seriously?'
Further criticism came when Richie Anderson answered the question 'What is Mel B's Spice Girls nickname?' with 'Abrupt Spice' instead of the correct 'Scary Spice'. One viewer tweeted: 'Abrupt Spice? Good grief!' while another said: 'Abrupt Spice! Now that has made my day!'
Some viewers complained about the calibre of celebrities, with one stating: 'The worst part of this 'celebrity' Mastermind is that Richie Anderson is the only one I recognise.' Others labelled the episode 'painful viewing' and 'cringeworthy'.
