Series 10 of the BBC's 'The Great British Sewing Bee' launched on Tuesday (May 21), with fashion aficionados Patrick Grant and Esme Young back on the judging panel. Kiell Smith-Bynoe has stepped up as the show's main host, following his successful stint in the 2023 Christmas special. The episode opened with a montage of upcoming highlights, giving viewers a glimpse of the contestants' creations, much to some fans' annoyance.
One viewer expressed their frustration: "Why are they showing highlights? I find this infuriating I don't want to see what's getting made weeks ahead. Let's meet the contestants and just get on with it." Echoing the sentiment, another chimed in: "Don't need to watch now that I've seen all the outfits.
" READ MORE: Major Birmingham Airport parking update after meet-and-greet firm 'suspends operations' Meanwhile, contestant Neil introduced his unique "sidekick" which left many with "nightmares". Neil, who participated in online quizzes during lockdown, crafted a ventriloquist dummy named Terry Pastry for companionship, reports the Express . Host Kiell Smith-Bynoe enquired about Neil's unusual companion, Terry Pastry, during the show, later confessing he found the encounter "terrifying".
Viewers shared the sentiment, with one commenting: "Oh no that ventriloquist dummy is so creepy." "That puppet is seriously scary," concurred another. A different viewer remarked: "Terry is the thing of nightmares.
Good luck sleeping tonight! " while another demanded: "Where'.
