01-08-2025
‘Worst show the BBC has EVER aired' returns to TV tonight – after racism controversy and apology
A SHOW that viewers dubbed as the 'worst ever on the BBC' returns to screens tonight despite being shrouded in controversy.
Mrs Brown's Boys has been a magnet for criticism since its launch and came under fire amid a racism scandal last year involving its lead star and creator, Brendan O'Carroll.
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It first launched in 2011 and now it will begin its fifth full-length series this evening.
Currently scheduled to air at 9:30pm, it seems like telly watchers will be opting not to tune in after branding it the 'worst' show ever.
Commenting on the programme on X: "Worst programme in human history should've never been commissioned."
Another added: "Just speechless... I honestly don't know one person who thinks this show is remotely funny."
A third also posted: "I don't know anyone who will admit to liking, or even just watching, this show."
Brendan was forced to apologise over a racial joke but later told how he thought it was a "good thing" for the BBC as it allowed them to raise awareness.
Crew were left 'shocked' when O'Carroll made a racial slur during rehearsals for the beloved comedy's Christmas special and complained to bosses.
Production was suspended whilst the Beeb launched an investigation and he later said he 'deeply regretted' his "clumsy attempt at a joke".
However, he bizarrely shared his belief the BBC came out of it well, as it showed they took action.
Brendan said: 'The one thing that that incident did is give great awareness about racism, and great awareness about the BBC, they don't take any messing.
'The context of it… it was completely taken out of context
'However I think in the long run it was a good thing, because it got people talking about it.'
Brendan was speaking for the first time about the row on an Irish YouTube show, Conversations With Gerry Kelly.
