Fans blast the return of Michael McIntyre's Big Show saying 'BBC can do better'
Michael McIntyre's Big Show made a return after four years this weekend, with some fans airing their disapproval.
The BBC One programme was slammed by viewers who said the broadcasting service could "do better".
The comedian, 46, was joined on stage by Rylan Clark, Joel Corry and Tom Grennan but failed to make a good impression with those watching at home.
The light entertainment show first launched in 2015 as a one-off special, but has ran for six seasons.
"Michael McIntyre's TV show is on for the first time in about three years. Shame the gap can't be another three years. About as funny and entertaining as a bucket of wasps. Come on BBC you can do better!!"
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Michael McIntyre returned to the stage after four years (BBC/Hungry Bear/Gary Moyes)"I sincerely hope I never have to watch this again,"
"Michael McIntyre's Big show is awful s***e," another raged.
However, not everyone was unimpressed, some were thrilled to see the show return.
Viewers weren't impressed by the show (BBC/Hungry Bear/Gary Moyes)"Michael McIntyre's Big Show is exactly what we needed back on telly."
"Now THAT'S how you do Saturday evening family entertainment! #bigshow," another tweeted.
A sixth said: "I love Michael McIntyre’s #BigShow. Old-school Saturday night entertainment. Great to see it back."
Although not everyone was disappointed, some were thrilled that Michael was backDespite some grumbles, there was a peak of 4.9 million viewers according to overnight ratings.
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During the popular segment of the show Send To All, Michael went through Rylan's phone to send a funny text message, but he found more than he bargained for.
Michael stumbled upon Rylan's dating app on his phone (ITV)Michael stumbled across Rylan's online dating profile, to the presenter's horror.
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While he sat in the audience, Rylan said: "Do you know, I have removed something but I’ve just seen something I’ve forgotten to remove.”
"Oh is it Hinge the dating app?" Michael grinned.
As the cameras panned over Rylan's screen, Michael read out his bio.
He said that Rylan had listed his profession as "host at TV" and said that the best way to win him over was to "be decent".
The presenter said that he thought he would 'get with the programme' and explore Hinge (Rylan Clark Instagram)Do you enjoy reading about celebrities? Sign up for all the best celeb news from the Mirror .
Speaking about joining online dating, Rylan said: “Do you know when you join these things, because I am a single man now, and I thought I’ll get with the programme and do what everyone else does and try this out.
“But it says you have to add a certain amount of photos. I’ve not updated my photos since I’ve done that ‘Oh that one will do, that one will do’.”
He was referencing a photo of himself on his back with his eye mostly closed in a fluffy jacket.
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