Series 10 of the BBC's sewing sensation kicked off on Tuesday (May 21), with fashion gurus Patrick Grant and Esme Young back on the judging panel. Meanwhile, Kiell Smith-Bynoe steps up as the show's main host after a successful stint in the 2023 Christmas special. The episode opened with a flurry of sneak peeks, giving viewers a glimpse of the sartorial delights to come.
However, this preview of contestants' creations sparked outrage among fans. One viewer moaned: "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.
" Another chimed in: "Don't need to watch now that I've seen all the outfits." READ MORE: Lisa Armstrong breaks silence after ex-husband Ant McPartlin welcomes baby as she hits out at 'lies' But it wasn't just the spoilers causing a stir; contestant Neil's "sidekick" left many with chills. Neil, who turned to online quizzes during lockdown, crafted a ventriloquist dummy named Terry Pastry for company, reports the Express .
Host Kiell Smith-Bynoe quizzed Neil about his unusual companion, Terry Pastry, which he brought to the sewing competition. Post-chat, Kiell confessed he found the encounter "terrifying". Viewers echoed his sentiment, with one tweeting: "Oh no that ventriloquist dummy is so creepy.
" Echoes of horror followed with comments like "That puppet is seriously scary," and "Terry is the thing of nightmares. Good luck sleeping tonight! " Another vie.