ITV viewers are less than impressed by the programme shake up.
Quiz lovers saw the return of beloved game show Deal or No Deal this week, this time airing on ITV instead of Channel 4.
But the re-launch means the typical viewing schedule has seen a drastic change.
Deal or No Deal, now hosted by Stephen Mulhern, has taken over Tipping Point’s typical 4pm-5pm splot, much to fans dismay.
With many displeased by Stephen nudging Ben Shephard out of the way, there was an outpouring of criticism on social media.
One wrote: “Bring back Tipping Point for goodness sake. Deal or No Deal is rubbish.”
A second fumed: “I used to love watching the last bit of Tipping Point before The Chase Deal or No Bl**dy Deal can F— RIGHT OFF!”
A third chimed in: “Any chance you could move Deal or No Deal to a different time and bring back Tipping Point.”
Game show fans do have some hope though, with some guessing that Tipping Point will return for it’s typical Christmas Special.
One penned: “[Tipping Point] will be temporarily shelved until next month for the Christmas special.”
Deal or No Deal is thought to only run for 20 episodes, Tipping Point will likely be back on screens during the festive season.
The backlash over the shake-up comes as Deal or No Deal returned on Monday, with Stephen taking over from Noel Edmonds.
This isn’t the only change on the show either, with the prize fund suffering a slash from Channel 4’s eye-watering £250,000 to £100k.
An insider previously told the Sun this was because of the cost of living, saying: “It’s a strange sign of the times, but times are tough for ITV just as it is for all other companies across the country, and £100,000 is still a lot of money these days.
“Plus, Deal or no Deal was never about the winnings, it was always about the game and the camaraderie between the contestants, with some happy to walks away with nothing….or just 1p in some cases.”
