Christopher Stevens, the renowned TV critic, has delivered a scathing review of the latest series of Celebs Go Dating on E4, branding it a 'wretched abyss of atrocity.' The show, which pairs minor celebrities with hopeful singles, has seemingly hit rock bottom in its quest for entertainment.
Stevens pulls no punches in his critique, describing the series as a cringe-worthy spectacle that fails to deliver even the most basic levels of amusement. 'What was once a guilty pleasure has now descended into pure misery,' he writes.
The show's format, which relies heavily on awkward encounters and forced drama, appears to have lost its charm. Stevens highlights the lack of chemistry between participants and the contrived nature of the scenarios as major flaws.
'It’s as if the producers have given up entirely,' he adds, suggesting that the series has become a parody of itself. The critic also takes aim at the so-called 'celebrities,' many of whom are barely recognisable outside the show.
Despite its flaws, Celebs Go Dating continues to attract a loyal audience, though Stevens questions how much longer viewers will tolerate its decline. 'There’s only so much second-hand embarrassment one can take,' he concludes.
