Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway hit with Ofcom complaints as viewers take offence over height jokes and innuendos
Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway has been hit by Ofcom complaints after viewers took offence at the height jokes and innuendos in the show.
The latest installment of the ITV entertainment show, which aired on the 20th March, saw 96 people write to the media watchdog after Ant made a cheeky swipe about Dec’s height.
While the programme, which is aired at 7pm, came under fire for the innuendos featured in the episode.
Oh dear! Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway has been hit by Ofcom complaints after viewers took offence at the height jokes and innuendos in the show
The episode in question featured a scene from the comedy sketch Double Trouble, in which they sought help from Bear Grylls after being cloned.
The presenters, 45, appeared terrified as they followed a hooded figure, who turned out to be none other than adventurer Bear.
Thinking their ordeal could soon be over, Dec asked him: ‘Have you come to rescue us?’
To which the action man responded: ‘No, this thing is way bigger than you!’
Offended: The latest installment of the ITV entertainment show, which aired on the 20th March, saw 96 people write to the media watchdog after Ant made a cheeky swipe about Dec’s height
Without skipping a beat, Ant then cheekily quipped: ‘Well everything’s bigger than him’ as he nodded towards his pal.
The episode also saw Ant and Dec reunite with the SMTV co-star Cat Deeley, with the trio then recreating their famous comedy sketch Chums, alongside a host of celebrity guest stars.
The joke-laden segment and Ant’s height jibe didn’t go down well with some viewers, with broadcasting regulator Ofcom confirming to The Sun that the almost 100 complaints were about ‘a few different issues including the innuendos used and height jokes.’
MailOnline have contacted Saturday Night Takeaway representatives for comment.
Complaints: While the programme, which is aired at 7pm, came under fire for the innuendos featured in the episode
Short joke: Dec asked Bear: ‘Have you come to rescue us?’ To which the action man responded: ‘No, this thing is way bigger than you!’
Cheeky jibe: Without skipping a beat, Ant then cheekily quipped: ‘Well everything’s bigger than him’ as he nodded towards his pal
It comes just weeks after the show landed in hot water after guest star Gordon Ramsay made comments about a contestant’s teeth.
SNT received 104 Ofcom complaints, with 68 of those concerned with Gordon shocking insult of the woman’s appearance.
The celebrity chef, 54, was making a guest appearance on the variety show and taking part in a game of Read My Lips when he made the nasty comment, leaving furious viewers to write to the broadcasting watchdog.
It’s back! The episode also saw Ant and Dec reunite with the SMTV co-star Cat Deeley, with the trio then recreating their famous comedy sketch Chums, alongside a host of celebrity guest stars
Not impressed: The joke-laden segment and Ant’s height jibe didn’t go down well with some viewers, with broadcasting regulator Ofcom confirming that the almost 100 complaints were about ‘a few different issues including the innuendos used and height jokes’
According to The Sun, nine of the 104 complaints made were about a contestant who was unfairly denied a prize, before the show clarified the error and awarded it.
But it was Gordon Ramsey’s failed attempt to lip read a woman saying the prompt ‘garlic bread’ which caused the most uproar.
After a failed attempt, the TV chef – who was wearing noise-cancelling headphones – told the hosts ‘it’s the gap in her teeth I can’t understand what she’s saying!’.
Fans flooded Twitter to slam the Kitchen Nightmares host for his remarks, with some even judging the hosts for not taking action.
Formal complaints! It comes just weeks after the show landed in hot water after guest star Gordon Ramsay made comments about a contestant’s teeth
Mean: The celebrity chef was making a guest appearance on the variety show and taking part in a game of Read My Lips with a woman when he made the nasty comment
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