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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The Chase's Mark Labbett swipes at ITV for 'ruining' rival game show with major problem - and frustrated fans 'totally agree'
The Chase's Mark Labbett swiped at ITV for 'ruining' a rival game show with a major problem and some fans 'totally agree' with him. Mark is a long-standing Chaser and is known as The Beast on the Bradley Walsh fronted programme. He often impresses with his tremendous general knowledge and quick thinking. However, when not taking on hopeful contestants on The Chase, it seems Mark has been watching another game show - Genius Game. Hosted by Dr Who star David Tennant, 54, who takes on the role of The Creator, the eight-part reality game series takes inspiration from a South Korea n show. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Hosted by Dr Who star David Tennant (pictured) who takes on the role of The Creator, eight-part reality game series Genius Game takes inspiration from a South Korean show Genius Game sees players test their intellectual acumen and attempt to win a cash prize. However, Mark pointed out a 'problem' he thinks he has spotted on the show and took to X, formerly Twitter, to share his thoughts. Mark posted: 'Editing is ruining the play-along factor :( #geniusgame.' An account that seems to belong to Rebecca, who featured on the show, responded to Mark and said: 'Totally agree.' Another viewer posted about the same problem and penned: 'The editing of this show is awful. We know the red team has won now. There's no jeopardy #GeniusGame.' It comes after many viewers during the first episode took issue with the new programme and commented on how 'complicated' it seemed, with many not understanding the premise. Some took to social media to share their concerns and posted on X: 'Just starting this. Seems very complicated. I'll watch it out but not looking good tbh #GeniusGame.' 'Still have no idea how this works #GeniusGame.' However, Mark pointed out a 'problem' he thinks he has spotted on the show and took to X, formerly Twitter, to share his thoughts According to The Sun, one watcher turned off the show in just ten minutes and penned: 'Bye bye.' Others said: 'Sorry #GeniusGame it's a no from me, way too complicated for that time of night, I need mindless entertainment after a busy day, ITV should've just extended #CBBUK instead.' 'I didn't understand the rules fully' - Most relatable contestant ever.' 'I'm struggling to understand. I'm clearly no genius, the rules on rules on rules are something else #GeniusGame.' The Chase airs weekdays on ITV1 from 5pm and is available to stream on ITVX.
Edinburgh Live
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
The Chase star points out major issue ‘ruining' rival ITV gameshow
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A star of The Chase has taken a swipe at a rival ITV gameshow, pointing out a major issue that seemingly "ruined" an episode. Mark Labbett, known as The Beast, is one of the six Chasers on the ITV show, having been a part of the line-up ever since its launch 16 years ago. The TV star recently took to social media to share his verdict on new gameshow Genius Game, which launched on ITV earlier this month. The programme, hosted by Doctor Who favourite David Tennant, sees contestants competing in a series of unique tasks to win a big cash prize. While they begin by working together, eventually contestants are forced to put themselves first as only one person can win the game. (Image: ITV) Watching at home, Mark criticised the show's editing and claimed that a big surprise had been made obvious. "Editing is ruining the play-along factor #geniusgame," Mark wrote on X, alongside a sad-face emoji. The Chase star's comment about the show was seemingly supported by Genius Game contestant Rebecca, who featured in the episode Mark had been watching. A post shared on an account which appears to belong to Rebecca, 37, read: "Totally agree," in response to Mark's initial tweet. Also, when a fellow X user said: "The editing of this show is awful. We know the Red Team has won now – there's no jeopardy," the same account responded: "I know! I wish they'd held off telling us white had lost." (Image: ITV) Rebecca wrote about her stint on Genius Game on Instagram, under the handle northernblondeabroad. She penned: "As most of you know I have always been a fan of escape rooms, trivia and problem-solving, so to be part of a show where brains, strategy and fun collide is a dream come true!" Genius Game has continued to divide viewers since its launch. 1.2 million viewers tuned into the first episode, according to Broadcast Now, but Race Across the World, which aired in the same time slot on BBC One, managed to rake in significantly more, at 3.1 million. The description for Genius Game reads: "Eleven strategically minded players participate in a host of never before seen games designed to test their intellect, while carefully and creatively using the art of manipulation to outfox their opponents and win a cash prize." The Chase airs on weekdays on ITV at 5pm
Metro
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
The Chase star points out major issue 'ruining' rival ITV gameshow
A major star of The Chase has taken a big swipe at a rival ITV gameshow after claiming that a surprise was 'ruined' at the end of an episode. Mark Labbett, better known as The Beast, has been part of The Chase's iconic line-up of quiz masterminds ever since its inception 16 years ago. ITV recently drafted in Doctor Who star David Tennant to present Genius Game, a brand new quiz show going out on Wednesday evenings. The gameshow involves contestants initially working together but eventually being forced to put themselves first in a bid to win a cash prize. However, watching on at home, Mark criticised the editing on the new show, claiming that big reveals are already obvious to viewers before they're made. On X, he said that the editing on the show is 'ruining the play-along factor,' finishing up his message with a sad-faced emoji to drive home his disappointment. His comments about the show then appeared to be backed up by a contestant who was on the very episode he was watching – Rebecca, 37, from Huddersfield. Posting from an account that seems to belong to Rebecca, with the name @RebeccaKellett, she concurred with Mark's thoughts, adding: 'Totally agree'. When @ShawnCBrown said, 'The editing of this show is awful. We know the Red Team has won now – there's no jeopardy,' the same @RebeccaKellett account said: 'I know! I wish they'd held off telling us white had lost.' Eagle-eyed fans who watch quiz shows almost every day of the week also spotted West Yorkshire native Rebecca on an episode of The Finish Line this week. @BCFCBradz, who had been watching Genius Game, took a photo of his TV when he spotted Rebecca – going by 'Bex' on TV – on The Finish Line. He tweeted, 'Bex from Genius Game popping up on daytime TV quiz shows,' tagging ITV in his message in a bid to bring it to their attention. @Millardy73 also commented: 'I see Bex from ITV's Genius Game (yes I am still watching it but only for David Tennant) is a bit of a sneaky gamer. Now appearing on The Finish Line. But… which came first!?' The gameshow contestant responded to those tweets too, explaining that she recorded her slot on The Finish Line way before Genius Game. 'The Finish Line came way first. I also did The Chase but I actually won that one,' she said. @BryonyBowes wondered 'if the Genius Game and The Finish Line studios are just next door to each other' after spotting Rebecca twice. Entrepreneur Rebecca explained: 'This is so awkward. They were filmed so far apart.' @CagSib5 asked her 'Did you just apply for a load of TV programs one day?' to which Rebecca reiterated that that wasn't the case: 'They were filmed ages apart.' In response to @ShawnCBrown, who criticised the editing on Genius Game, Rebecca responded: 'I know! I wish they'd held off telling us [who] had lost.' In a post on Instagram under the handle @northernblondeabroad, she wrote about her stint on the gameshow, saying: 'As most of you know I have always been a fan of escape rooms, trivia and problem-solving, so to be part of a show where brains, strategy and fun collide is a dream come true!' Mark's critical comments about Genius Game come just weeks after it was branded 'the most expensive flop' that ITV had suffered in several years. More Trending In the aftermath of the first few episodes, it was quickly rumoured that the muted reception from viewers had resulted in an urgent scheduling change from ITV. Only 1.2 million viewers tuned in for the first episode (via Broadcast Now), significantly behind Race Across the World, which pulled in 3.1 million in the same timeslot over on BBC One. ITV then confirmed that Genius Game would air only on Wednesdays over the next seven weeks, with Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? celebrity specials taking the Thursday, May 8 slot. View More » Catch up with Genius Game on ITVX, watch The Finish Line on BBC iPlayer. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: The Doctor Who finale will 'shock and terrify' — here's what parents need to know MORE: Wynne Evans devastated as he confirms BBC axe: 'It breaks my heart' MORE: 11 years on, I'm still mourning comedy legend Rik Mayall
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Genius Game contestant sparks fix row as fans make shock discovery
She appeared on multiple channels on the very same day Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ONE contestant on Genius Game has sparked a new fix row as fans made a shocking discovery. Game shows can be addictive to watch on the likes of BBC, ITV, and Channel 4, but they can also be addictive too. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 7 David Tennant fronts the brand new challenge show, Genius Game Credit: ITV 7 One of the contestants is an entrepreneur named Bex from Huddersfield Credit: ITV1 7 However, she also made an appearance on another daytime quiz show Credit: BBC One Actor and presenter David Tennant took to the airwaves to host a new edition of Genius Game. The former Doctor Who star once again guided players with exceptional abilities through a series of mind-binding tasks. In order to be successful in the format, the group of contestants initially need to work together. However, only one player will eventually go on to win the show as players are eliminated each episode. One of the genius players in the format is 37-year-old entrepreneur Rebecca, known as 'Bex' from Huddersfield. But an ITV viewer wrote to the commercial network as they spotted the contributor on another show. Taking to X - formerly known as Twitter - they claimed: "Bex from #geniusgame popping up on daytime tv quiz shows." The fan then shared a screenshot of their own television with a different image of Bex on the screen. However, this time she was pictured in an appearing on the BBC One show, The Finish Line, hosted by Roman Kemp and Sarah Greene. Another user stated: "Thought I recognised Bex." ITV viewers switch off David Tennant's new gameshow after 10 minutes as they say it's 'too complicated' to understand As someone else commented: "Watching #FinishLine and Bex from #GeniusGame has had a shocker and out early." While a fourth added: "I see Bex from ITV's #GeniusGame (yes I am still watching it but only for DT!) is a bit of a sneaky gamer. Now appearing on #TheFinishLine But... which came first!?!" But, the contestant herself appeared to clap back as an account with her name and likeness wrote: "Dying. Filmed that so long ago." As the star appeared on both BBC One and ITV1 on the same day, viewers of Genius Game took to social media as they lavished praise on the new TV star. Another user gushed: "Ohhhh I've actually been enjoying Bex." As a fifth viewer pondered: "What are the odd's there's a final episode reveal of Bex being the season's mastermind all along?" And a sixth added: "Can't decide if Bex is the obvious weak link or lowkey the smartest one in there." 7 Viewers have lavished praise onto the newest TV sensation Credit: ITV1 7 One user shared an image of Bex appearing on their TV screen, but on a different programme which prompted more questions Credit: BBC 7 She appeared alongside Roman Kemp on BBC One on the same day as her other show Genius Game on ITV1 Credit: BBC One
The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Genius Game contestant sparks fix row as fans make shock discovery
ONE contestant on Genius Game has sparked a new fix row as fans made a shocking discovery. Game shows can be addictive to watch on the likes of BBC, ITV, and Channel 4, but they can also be addictive too. 7 7 7 Actor and presenter David Tennant took to the airwaves to host a new edition of Genius Game. The former Doctor Who star once again guided players with exceptional abilities through a series of mind-binding tasks. In order to be successful in the format, the group of contestants initially need to work together. However, only one player will eventually go on to win the show as players are eliminated each episode. One of the genius players in the format is 37-year-old entrepreneur Rebecca, known as 'Bex' from Huddersfield. But an ITV viewer wrote to the commercial network as they spotted the contributor on another show. Taking to X - formerly known as Twitter - they claimed: "Bex from #geniusgame popping up on daytime tv quiz shows." The fan then shared a screenshot of their own television with a different image of Bex on the screen. However, this time she was pictured in an appearing on the BBC One show, The Finish Line, hosted by Roman Kemp and Sarah Greene. Another user stated: "Thought I recognised Bex." As someone else commented: "Watching #FinishLine and Bex from #GeniusGame has had a shocker and out early." While a fourth added: "I see Bex from ITV's #GeniusGame (yes I am still watching it but only for DT!) is a bit of a sneaky gamer. Now appearing on #TheFinishLine But... which came first!?!" But, the contestant herself appeared to clap back as an account with her name and likeness wrote: "Dying. Filmed that so long ago." As the star appeared on both BBC One and ITV1 on the same day, viewers of Genius Game took to social media as they lavished praise on the new TV star. Another user gushed: "Ohhhh I've actually been enjoying Bex." As a fifth viewer pondered: "What are the odd's there's a final episode reveal of Bex being the season's mastermind all along?" And a sixth added: "Can't decide if Bex is the obvious weak link or lowkey the smartest one in there." 7 7 7 7
