The tenth series of the BBC's beloved show launched on Tuesday (May 21), with fashion aficionados Patrick Grant and Esme Young resuming their roles as judges. Kiell Smith-Bynoe steps up as the main host, following his successful stint in the 2023 Christmas special. The episode opened with a glimpse into the future, teasing viewers with snippets of the contestants' creations, which sparked some annoyance among the audience.
One viewer expressed their frustration online: "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: "It's going to be a gamechanger" - Gary Neville and his new Michelin-Starred chef reveal plans for Stock Exchange hotel restaurant The introduction of contestant Neil's unusual companion also caused quite a stir. Neil, who engaged in online quizzes during lockdown, crafted a ventriloquist dummy named Terry Pastry for company, reports the Express . Host Kiell Smith-Bynoe enquired about Neil's peculiar sidekick, only to later confess he found the encounter "terrifying".
It seems viewers shared his sentiment, with one commenting: "Oh no that ventriloquist dummy is so creepy." Agreement came from another, stating: "That puppet is seriously scary," while someone else remarked: "Terry is the thing of nightmares. Good luck sleeping tonight! " A fou.
