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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BBC Michael McIntyre's The Wheel sparks complaints as fans 'can't watch' anymore
The Wheel returned to screens on Saturday night with comedian Michael McIntyre back at the helm Viewers of Michael McIntyre 's The Wheel were left underwhelmed by the latest episode of the BBC quiz show. Saturday night (July 19) saw the return of the gameshow with comedian Michael McIntyre once again steering the ship. A new group of celebrity experts, including Harry Redknapp, Carol Vorderman, Nick Grimshaw, Andi Oliver, Tom Read Wilson, Angela Scanlon, and Chunkz, joined him to assist contestants in their quest for a substantial cash prize. Despite the star-studded lineup, fans quickly voiced their displeasure upon realising they were watching a repeat. One viewer vented on social media: "@BBCOne really going for it this Saturday night with 5 (FIVE) game shows back to back." Another expressed confusion: "Don't understand why they repeat quiz shows.", reports the Daily Record. A third remarked: "As soon as we saw Angela's topic we knew it was a repeat," alluding to Angela's speciality subject of 'redheads'. Yet another commented: "Love the show even if it is a repeat." Some viewers also reported feeling queasy while tuning in. One person wrote: "Has anyone every got motion sickness on The Wheel whilst it's spinning?" Another shared: "Can't watch The Wheel on the BBC. It makes me feel dizzy and sick." However, there's a silver lining for fans of the show, as a brand-new sixth series of Michael McIntyre's The Wheel is set to air later this year. In April, the BBC announced that it had commissioned two more series each of Michael McIntyre's Big Show and Michael McIntyre's The Wheel. Michael McIntyre has expressed his delight over the success of his hit shows, stating: "I'm so proud of the success of both The Big Show and The Wheel. This will take the Big Show up to its 10th series, which is an amazing achievement for everyone involved." The comedian went on to say: "The Wheel was a show we made in lockdown while we couldn't film the Big Show, but it's become equally beloved." He also shared a humorous anecdote: "Someone came up to me recently while I was walking the dog and said they "loved The Big Wheel", I have no idea whether they meant The Big Show, The Wheel or both shows, they may have just come from The London Eye".
Daily Record
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
BBC viewers left moaning just minutes into Michael McIntyre's The Wheel airing
Viewers watching BBC Michael McIntyre's The Wheel were quick to share their complaints Michael McIntyre's The Wheel viewers were not too impressed with the latest instalment of the BBC gameshow. The programme returned to screens on Saturday night (July 19) with comedian Michael back at the helm. Joining Michael was a fresh batch of celebrity experts tasked with helping contestants win a whopping cash prize. The famous faces included the likes of Harry Redknapp, Carol Vorderman, Nick Grimshaw, Andi Oliver, Tom Read Wilson, Angela Scanlon and Chunkz. However, it didn't take disgruntled viewers long to share their complaints that it was a repeat episode. One person fumed on X: '@BBCOne really going for it this Saturday night with 5 (FIVE) game shows back to back.' Someone else added: 'Don't understand why they repeat quiz shows.' A third chimed in: 'As soon as we saw Angela's topic we knew it was a repeat,' referring to Angela's topic of 'redheads'. A fourth also penned: 'Love the show even if it is a repeat.' It's not all bad news though as fans of Michael McIntyre's The Wheel can expect a brand new sixth series later this year. It was announced in April that BBC commissioned a further two series of both Michael McIntyre's Big Show and Michael McIntyre's The Wheel. Michael McIntyre says: 'I'm so proud of the success of both The Big Show and The Wheel. This will take the Big Show up to its 10th series, which is an amazing achievement for everyone involved. The Wheel was a show we made in lockdown while we couldn't film the Big Show, but it's become equally beloved." He added: "Someone came up to me recently while I was walking the dog and said they 'loved The Big Wheel', I have no idea whether they meant The Big Show, The Wheel or both shows, they may have just come from The London Eye'.
The Irish Sun
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
From Stacey Solomon to Michael McIntyre, the real BBC rich list as earnings of stars the Beeb DON'T report are revealed
MEGA-EARNERS Gary Lineker and Zoe Ball have topped the BBC's salary league for another year with £1.35million and £515,000 in their respective pay packets. But if you were staggered by the amounts earned by the Beeb's big names then prepare for your jaw to drop at the REAL rich list behind the Corporation. Advertisement 19 Gary Lineker and Zoe Ball have topped the BBC's salary league for another year Credit: Getty This week a raft of salaries were revealed as part of the BBC's annual report. Other big earners included footie pundit Alan Shearer's £440,000, Radio 1 breakfast But several stars at the helm of some of its biggest shows were conspicuous by their absence. That is because BBC Studios, which is the commercial arm of the Corporation, does not have to release the salaries of its own stars. Advertisement READ MORE ON BBC And many BBC names make money outside of the Corporation through production companies and side hustles as brand ambassadors. But it is possible to estimate the real riches of the Beeb's top talent through the filings of their limited firms which are registered and available to view at Companies House. Here, Deputy TV Editor Felicity Cross looks into the businesses behind some of the most well-known faces on telly to determine how much they are raking in. STACEY SOLOMON £7,354,499 Advertisement Most read in News TV 19 Stacey Solomon has become a big hitter for the BBC, with her lifestyle show Sort Your Life Out Credit: Getty Stacey Solomon reveals she re-purposed her wedding dress for TV BAFTAs in thrifty tip STACEY has become a big hitter for the BBC, with her lifestyle show Sort Your Life Out bagging an NTA award for Most Popular Factual Entertainment Programme in 2024 as well as a Bafta TV nomination this year, too. She and husband Joe Swash also star in their own reality series, Stacey & Joe. It's a huge platform for the former X Factor contestant and offers endless brand opportunities – meaning a boost of £3million in the last year. Advertisement MICHAEL MCINTYRE £5,777,098 19 The Wheel and Michael McIntyre's Big Show are the BBC's golden gooses Credit: BBC THE comedian is Mister BBC, with almost all his shows airing on the broadcaster. He also did a sold-out nationwide tour last year. Advertisement But the man who was the highest-grossing stand-up comic in the world in 2012 has made a huge amount by setting up his own production firm, Hungry McBear, with TV producer pal Dan Baldwin. The Wheel and Michael McIntyre's Big Show are the firm's golden gooses. And by our estimates, they will have helped Michael rake in more than £3million in profit last year. £3,702,235 Advertisement 19 Richard Osman made his name as the creator and co-host of popular quiz Pointless Credit: Getty RICHARD became a BBC name as the creator and co-host of popular quiz Pointless, then continued his success with House Of Games. But he has also presented everything from Have I Got News For You to The One Show. Aside from his Beeb work, Richard's wealth comes from his bestseller Thursday Murder Club novels and podcasts. Advertisement It all adds up to a profit of £2,7million last year. JOOLS HOLLAND £3,333,446 19 Jools Holland has been at the heart of the BBC's music shows since 1992 when Later . . . With Jools Holland began Credit: Getty THE accounts for Jools' firm do not show a reserve figure, but his profits are strong. Advertisement He has been at the heart of the BBC's music shows since 1992 when Later . . . With Jools Holland began. The ivory tinkler runs a number of profitable tours with his 19-piece Rhythm & Blues Orchestra. He also has a partnership with Saga Cruises which includes the 'Club by Jools' restaurant and bar on a cruise ship. £2,883,786 Advertisement 19 Louis is a big name at the BBC with his firm's Boybands Forever aired on BBC Two Credit: Getty DESPITE setting up shop with his own production firm Mindhouse – with not all its shows ending up on the BBC – Louis is still a big name for the Corporation. His firm's Boybands Forever aired on BBC Two at the end of last year, helping towards a £1.7million profit for Louis and a boost to his reserves of nearly £1million overall. GRAHAM NORTON £2,774,145 Advertisement 19 Graham has been a pillar of the Beeb since 2001 Credit: Getty SINCE 2001 when he hosted Comic Relief, Graham has been a pillar of the Beeb. The Eurovision host has his own long-running chat show on BBC One and used to have a spot on Radio 2. Accounts for his production firm So Television are complex, but it looks like he added £500,000 between 2022 and 2023. Advertisement CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN £1,575,279 19 Claudia Winkleman hosts two of the BBC's biggest shows: Strictly Come Dancing and The Traitors Credit: Getty THE BBC queen reigns over its two biggest shows: Strictly Come Dancing and murder- mystery show The Traitors. It has helped boost her firm's reserves to £528.000 year on year, and made a profit of £886,000. Advertisement Claudia's profile has skyrocketed since The Traitors became a runaway hit in 2022, with brands like Garnier clamouring to work with her. PETE TONG £1,451,810 19 Pete Tong is one of the BBC's best-known DJs Credit: Getty IT'S all gone very well for DJ Tong, who began hosting Friday night dance show Essential Selection on Radio 1 in 1991. Advertisement He still has two weekly slots on the station and is one of the BBC's best-known DJs. His firm Alchemist Media Ltd saw its reserves rise by £663,648 in the year ending December 31, 2023 – with a profit of £724,876. RYLAN CLARK £1,447,866 19 Rylan Clark has a show on Radio 2 and an integral role in its Eurovision coverage Credit: Getty Advertisement FROM The X Factor and Celebrity Big Brother to a household name, Rylan has quietly become big business. He's firmly established at the BBC too, with a show on Radio 2 and an integral role in its Eurovision coverage. With Rob Rinder, he won the Corporation a Bafta TV award for his Grand Tour travel show. £1,242,377 Advertisement 19 Shirley Ballas became head judge on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017 Credit: Getty SHIRLEY waltzed straight into the role of head judge on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017. And she's dancing all the way to the bank thanks to her earnings from the BBC One show, books and other ventures, which are channelled into her firm. Its reserves shot up by £349,280 in accounts covering the 12 months to March 31, with £611,372 profit. Advertisement £751,574 19 Motsi Mabuse saw a boost of £241k last year to her reserves Credit: Getty LIKE other long-running Strictly Come Dancing stars, Motsi has banked big thanks to the show. She saw a boost of £241k last year to her reserves and also makes a mint through her dance academies in Germany. Advertisement ANTON DU BEKE £638,391 19 Since his promotion on Strictly from dancer to judge, Anton Du Beke's bottom line has soared. Credit: Getty SINCE his promotion on Strictly from dancer to judge, Anton's bottom line has soared. His reserves rose £260,000 last year as he broadened his business interests, including a live tour with dancer Giovanni Pernice and a string of books. Advertisement …AND THREE THE BBC WOULD RATHER STAY HIDDEN… £734,830, Wynne Evans Ltd 19 Wynne Evans previously hosted a show on BBC Radio Wales. Credit: Rex BEFORE he was axed after a sexual remark row on Strictly Come Dancing, Go Compare opera singer Wynne hosted a show on BBC Radio Wales. GREGG WALLACE £24,830 Lobster Enterprises Advertisement 19 Gregg Wallace was sacked last week by the Beeb for gross misconduct on MasterChef Credit: Getty THE firm of shamed Wallace – sacked last week by the Beeb for gross misconduct on MasterChef – is down £8,120 on the previous year, accounts show. JOHN TORODE £47,351, Caspar 10 Ltd 19 John Torode was fired from MasterChef yesterday Credit: Getty Advertisement ACCOUNTS filed yesterday – the day BBC chiefs announced he had been fired from MasterChef – show his reserves rose by some £40k year on year. OTHERS MANY of the BBC's biggest names do not file their accounts through limited companies so it is tricky to estimate their wealth. They include Romesh Ranganathan, who has two production firms, and Tess Daly, who has one with husband Vernon Kay. 19 Tess Daly has a production company with husband Vernon Kay Credit: Getty Advertisement 19 Romesh Ranganathan has two production firms Credit: Getty 19 Clare Balding does not have a UK company for her profits Credit: Getty Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Gabby Logan, Clare Balding, Kelly Cates and Craig Revel Horwood have no UK company for their profits. Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club. Advertisement
Scottish Sun
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
From Stacey Solomon to Michael McIntyre, the real BBC rich list as earnings of stars the Beeb DON'T report are revealed
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MEGA-EARNERS Gary Lineker and Zoe Ball have topped the BBC's salary league for another year with £1.35million and £515,000 in their respective pay packets. But if you were staggered by the amounts earned by the Beeb's big names then prepare for your jaw to drop at the REAL rich list behind the Corporation. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 19 Gary Lineker and Zoe Ball have topped the BBC's salary league for another year Credit: Getty This week a raft of salaries were revealed as part of the BBC's annual report. Other big earners included footie pundit Alan Shearer's £440,000, Radio 1 breakfast DJ Greg James on £425,000 and Question Time host Fiona Bruce taking home £410,000. But several stars at the helm of some of its biggest shows were conspicuous by their absence. That is because BBC Studios, which is the commercial arm of the Corporation, does not have to release the salaries of its own stars. And many BBC names make money outside of the Corporation through production companies and side hustles as brand ambassadors. But it is possible to estimate the real riches of the Beeb's top talent through the filings of their limited firms which are registered and available to view at Companies House. Here, Deputy TV Editor Felicity Cross looks into the businesses behind some of the most well-known faces on telly to determine how much they are raking in. STACEY SOLOMON £7,354,499 19 Stacey Solomon has become a big hitter for the BBC, with her lifestyle show Sort Your Life Out Credit: Getty Stacey Solomon reveals she re-purposed her wedding dress for TV BAFTAs in thrifty tip STACEY has become a big hitter for the BBC, with her lifestyle show Sort Your Life Out bagging an NTA award for Most Popular Factual Entertainment Programme in 2024 as well as a Bafta TV nomination this year, too. She and husband Joe Swash also star in their own reality series, Stacey & Joe. It's a huge platform for the former X Factor contestant and offers endless brand opportunities – meaning a boost of £3million in the last year. MICHAEL MCINTYRE £5,777,098 19 The Wheel and Michael McIntyre's Big Show are the BBC's golden gooses Credit: BBC THE comedian is Mister BBC, with almost all his shows airing on the broadcaster. He also did a sold-out nationwide tour last year. But the man who was the highest-grossing stand-up comic in the world in 2012 has made a huge amount by setting up his own production firm, Hungry McBear, with TV producer pal Dan Baldwin. The Wheel and Michael McIntyre's Big Show are the firm's golden gooses. And by our estimates, they will have helped Michael rake in more than £3million in profit last year. £3,702,235 19 Richard Osman made his name as the creator and co-host of popular quiz Pointless Credit: Getty RICHARD became a BBC name as the creator and co-host of popular quiz Pointless, then continued his success with House Of Games. But he has also presented everything from Have I Got News For You to The One Show. Aside from his Beeb work, Richard's wealth comes from his bestseller Thursday Murder Club novels and podcasts. It all adds up to a profit of £2,7million last year. JOOLS HOLLAND £3,333,446 19 Jools Holland has been at the heart of the BBC's music shows since 1992 when Later . . . With Jools Holland began Credit: Getty THE accounts for Jools' firm do not show a reserve figure, but his profits are strong. He has been at the heart of the BBC's music shows since 1992 when Later . . . With Jools Holland began. The ivory tinkler runs a number of profitable tours with his 19-piece Rhythm & Blues Orchestra. He also has a partnership with Saga Cruises which includes the 'Club by Jools' restaurant and bar on a cruise ship. LOUIS THEROUX £2,883,786 19 Louis is a big name at the BBC with his firm's Boybands Forever aired on BBC Two Credit: Getty DESPITE setting up shop with his own production firm Mindhouse – with not all its shows ending up on the BBC – Louis is still a big name for the Corporation. His firm's Boybands Forever aired on BBC Two at the end of last year, helping towards a £1.7million profit for Louis and a boost to his reserves of nearly £1million overall. GRAHAM NORTON £2,774,145 19 Graham has been a pillar of the Beeb since 2001 Credit: Getty SINCE 2001 when he hosted Comic Relief, Graham has been a pillar of the Beeb. The Eurovision host has his own long-running chat show on BBC One and used to have a spot on Radio 2. Accounts for his production firm So Television are complex, but it looks like he added £500,000 between 2022 and 2023. CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN £1,575,279 19 Claudia Winkleman hosts two of the BBC's biggest shows: Strictly Come Dancing and The Traitors Credit: Getty THE BBC queen reigns over its two biggest shows: Strictly Come Dancing and murder- mystery show The Traitors. It has helped boost her firm's reserves to £528.000 year on year, and made a profit of £886,000. Claudia's profile has skyrocketed since The Traitors became a runaway hit in 2022, with brands like Garnier clamouring to work with her. PETE TONG £1,451,810 19 Pete Tong is one of the BBC's best-known DJs Credit: Getty IT'S all gone very well for DJ Tong, who began hosting Friday night dance show Essential Selection on Radio 1 in 1991. He still has two weekly slots on the station and is one of the BBC's best-known DJs. His firm Alchemist Media Ltd saw its reserves rise by £663,648 in the year ending December 31, 2023 – with a profit of £724,876. RYLAN CLARK £1,447,866 19 Rylan Clark has a show on Radio 2 and an integral role in its Eurovision coverage Credit: Getty FROM The X Factor and Celebrity Big Brother to a household name, Rylan has quietly become big business. He's firmly established at the BBC too, with a show on Radio 2 and an integral role in its Eurovision coverage. With Rob Rinder, he won the Corporation a Bafta TV award for his Grand Tour travel show. £1,242,377 19 Shirley Ballas became head judge on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017 Credit: Getty SHIRLEY waltzed straight into the role of head judge on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017. And she's dancing all the way to the bank thanks to her earnings from the BBC One show, books and other ventures, which are channelled into her firm. Its reserves shot up by £349,280 in accounts covering the 12 months to March 31, with £611,372 profit. £751,574 19 Motsi Mabuse saw a boost of £241k last year to her reserves Credit: Getty LIKE other long-running Strictly Come Dancing stars, Motsi has banked big thanks to the show. She saw a boost of £241k last year to her reserves and also makes a mint through her dance academies in Germany. ANTON DU BEKE £638,391 19 Since his promotion on Strictly from dancer to judge, Anton Du Beke's bottom line has soared. Credit: Getty SINCE his promotion on Strictly from dancer to judge, Anton's bottom line has soared. His reserves rose £260,000 last year as he broadened his business interests, including a live tour with dancer Giovanni Pernice and a string of books. …AND THREE THE BBC WOULD RATHER STAY HIDDEN… WYNNE EVANS £734,830, Wynne Evans Ltd 19 Wynne Evans previously hosted a show on BBC Radio Wales. Credit: Rex BEFORE he was axed after a sexual remark row on Strictly Come Dancing, Go Compare opera singer Wynne hosted a show on BBC Radio Wales. GREGG WALLACE £24,830 Lobster Enterprises 19 Gregg Wallace was sacked last week by the Beeb for gross misconduct on MasterChef Credit: Getty THE firm of shamed Wallace – sacked last week by the Beeb for gross misconduct on MasterChef – is down £8,120 on the previous year, accounts show. JOHN TORODE £47,351, Caspar 10 Ltd 19 John Torode was fired from MasterChef yesterday Credit: Getty ACCOUNTS filed yesterday – the day BBC chiefs announced he had been fired from MasterChef – show his reserves rose by some £40k year on year. OTHERS MANY of the BBC's biggest names do not file their accounts through limited companies so it is tricky to estimate their wealth. They include Romesh Ranganathan, who has two production firms, and Tess Daly, who has one with husband Vernon Kay. 19 Tess Daly has a production company with husband Vernon Kay Credit: Getty 19 Romesh Ranganathan has two production firms Credit: Getty 19 Clare Balding does not have a UK company for her profits Credit: Getty Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Gabby Logan, Clare Balding, Kelly Cates and Craig Revel Horwood have no UK company for their profits. Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
Daily Record
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
This Morning presenter Dermot O'Leary 'lands major new hosting role' away from ITV
Dermot O'Leary is reportedly set to front a new sports-themed gameshow on Channel 5, alongside former I'm A Celebrity contestant Sam Quek This Morning presenter Dermot O'Leary has reportedly secured a hosting role on a new sports gameshow on Channel 5 from the brains behind Gladiators and The Wheel. The 52-year-old television personality is recognised for fronting shows including The X Factor, This Morning, The One Show and numerous others. He's now set to test his skills as a quiz show presenter, working alongside Olympic hockey champion Sam Quek. The Hungry Bear-produced programme centres around American football and is reportedly still in its developmental phase, with insiders suggesting Dermot and Sam make an excellent on-screen duo, reports the Mirror. "The show is at pilot stage but Dermot and Sam have really good chemistry so everyone is excited about taking this to a full series at some point," an insider revealed to The Sun. "Hungry Bear are the masters in this realm, and NFL is such a growth area." Meanwhile, Sam gained recognition through her appearance on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! where she made it to the final four. She previously served as a guest panellist on sports quiz show Play to the Whistle and BBC's A Question of Sport. She's also fronted various sports programmes, including The NFL Show, rugby union coverage on Channel 5, field hockey on BT Sport, and football for Channel 4. Her latest venture saw her competing on the 22nd series of Strictly Come Dancing. This development emerges as Olivia Attwood has reportedly set her sights on former X Factor presenter Dermot's This Morning position, stating she would relish the opportunity to co-host with Alison Hammond. Olivia, already a familiar face on the Loose Women panel since 2023, is now embarking on a fresh challenge. This Morning fans are used to seeing Dermot O'Leary on the Friday episodes with Alison Hammond. In a recent chat with Closer magazine, Olivia couldn't contain her enthusiasm about the prospect of presenting alongside the former Big Brother contestant. She expressed her feelings about joining the team, telling the magazine: "Everyone's been so welcoming." She continued: "The whole team's been lovely, and I'm just excited to get stuck in and learn from people I really admire." When discussing her ideal co-hosting partner, Olivia revealed: "If I ever get to host with Alison, I'm so sure we'd just laugh for two hours straight. Probably three." This Morning airs weekdays on ITV1, from 10am.
