…By Roland Peterson for TDPel Media. Viewers of the popular ITV game show Tipping Point have slammed host Ben Shephard for a repetitive habit.
As the contestants battled it out to score money from the machine, the long-serving frontman began doling out a series of trivia questions.
However, viewers at home noticed a habit the host had picked up, where he repeats the full question to contestants, despite having already read most of the question already.
Ben typically repeats the question if the timer runs out before the player can answer.
But some fans feel it’s a waste of time, especially given that some of the questions are quite lengthy.
“Ben we don’t care about you repeating questions when you just said 90% of it,” blasted one fan.
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“Repeats question that no one cares about klaxon!,” said a second.
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Analysis and Commentary
It’s not uncommon for TV presenters to have habits that viewers find annoying.
In this case, Tipping Point host Ben Shephard has come under fire for his repetitive habit of repeating questions to contestants, even when most of the question has already been read out. F
ans of the show feel that it’s unnecessary and a waste of time, especially given that some of the questions are quite lengthy.
While it’s understandable that the host might want to ensure that the contestants understand the full question, it seems that most viewers feel it’s not necessary.
It’s worth noting that the show is pre-recorded, so it’s possible that Ben’s habit could be edited out.
However, it remains to be seen whether the show’s producers will take any action.
The story highlights how even small things can irritate viewers and detract from the overall enjoyment of a TV show.
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It’s important for hosts and presenters to be aware of their habits and how they might be perceived by their audience.
In this case, it seems that Ben Shephard’s habit of repeating questions is not going down well with Tipping Point viewers.
