After abruptly switching to BBC News for an announcement about the Queen, viewers of Bargain Hunt were left wondering whether the red or blue team had prevailed.
The presentation was ‘interrupted’ to warn spectators that ‘doctors are concerned’ about Her Majesty’s health, per a Thursday afternoon statement from Buckingham Palace.
Some viewers were unimpressed by the abrupt change in programming, while others remarked that if the BBC was stopping Bargain Hunt, it “must be serious.”
Thursday afternoon viewers of Bargain Hunt were left wondering who won the competition after BBC News abruptly replaced the show.
Thursday afternoon viewers of Bargain Hunt were left wondering who won the competition after BBC News abruptly replaced the show.
Thursday afternoon viewers of Bargain Hunt were left wondering who won the competition after BBC News abruptly replaced the show.
Thursday afternoon viewers of Bargain Hunt were left wondering who won the competition after BBC News abruptly replaced the show.
One user said, “Grandpa is furious that they interrupted Bargain Hunt lol.”
Another user wrote, “I understand the Queen is ill, but they could have waited 20 minutes to make the announcement; #BargainHunt was stopped.”
A third commented, ‘Bargain hunt was just interrupted to inform us that the queen is ill, that’s when you know it’s serious’
And a fourth person said, “Look, I’m sorry the queen is under medical supervision, but could you please re-air bargain hunt?”
Thursday at 12:40 p.m., the popular daytime program in which two teams are each allocated £300 to find the greatest bargains to sell at auction was canceled.
Twenty minutes prior to the 1 o’clock news, viewers were watching as one of the Bargain Hunt presenters hoisted an umbrella above his head and joked about “the rain and the damp” before the screen went black.
BBC News presenter Joanna Gosling then appeared to break the news.
Thursday’s Bargain Hunt was abruptly halted at 12:40 p.m. when the screen went blank and BBC News’ Joanna Gosling emerged.
Thursday’s Bargain Hunt was abruptly halted at 12:40 p.m. when the screen went blank and BBC News’ Joanna Gosling emerged.
She stated, “Welcome, BBC One viewers.”
‘We have had reports from Buckingham Palace that the Queen is under medical monitoring at Balmoral.
The physicians have become concerned about her health, and she is currently under their care.
It is believed that she is at ease, and her immediate family has been notified.
On Thursday, Buckingham Palace said in a statement: ‘Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision.
The Queen continues to reside in comfort at Balmoral.
The BBC has been reached out to for comment.