The Great British Sewing Bee fans have slammed its ‘nonsense’ Christmas special for having a celebrity line-up.
Last night, Ian ‘H’ Watkins, EastEnder Kellie Bright, comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri and Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby competed on the BBC show.
However, on X viewers complained the episode was ‘excruciating’ and said they would prefer to have former contestants rather than celebrities participate.
In the celebrity special, the stars put their twist on a pattern for an advent calendar and then turn onesies into a fun Christmas costume for a child in the transformation challenge.
Finally, they create an outfit made to measure their models, inspired by their favourite Christmas number one. Kellie, 48, was crowned Sewing Bee champion.
Despite viewer complaints, the Sewing Bee Christmas celebrity special has aired since 2020. That year, the winner was Denise Van Outen, while Antony Cotton was triumphant in 2021.
Other stars who have competed on the speicla include Strictly’s Johannes Radebe, Penny Lancaster, Toyah Willcox and Jessica Knappett.
The Great British Sewing Bee began airing on the BBC in 2013 and was presented by Traitors star Claudia Winkleman.
In 2019, and after a three year hiatus, the show returned with Joe Lycett as host.
The comedian then handed over the mantle to Sara Pascoe before she departed with Kiell Smith-Bynoe the current presenter.
The Great Christmas Sewing Bee is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
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