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Watch the brutal moment Victoria Coren Mitchell brands Only Connect contestants ‘idiots’ – as fans demand she apologises
ONLY Connect presenter Victoria Coren Mitchell branded some contestants as ‘idiots’ in a brutal moment.
The challenging BBC quiz launched in 2008 and has been on our screens ever since.
It consists of a tournament format where teams of three compete by finding links between apparently unconnected clues.
Monday evening’s episode marked the third place playoffs, featuring Cat Cows against Crunchers.
In the show’s opening, Victoria jokingly branded contestants “idiots” – although this did not go down well with some viewers.
The presenter said: “98% of viewers don’t even understand the questions on this show, they’re not even sure we’re broadcasting in English.
“Some people are only watching because their cat is sitting on the remote.
“So to finish third in the actual competition is a towering achievement and the people here are intellectual giants.
“They’re just idiots compared to the people in the final.”
Victoria continued by saying: “And those idiots are…
Among the contestants, some smiled at Victoria’s comment while others had more serious expressions.
Some viewers were left unamused, as one wrote on X: “Bit rude of Victoria Coren Mitchell to call them idiots.
“Can’t imagine those smiles were real. She should apologise! #OnlyConnect.”
While another penned: “Not many quizzers would laugh at being called idiots. #OnlyConnect.”
Last month, Victoria revealed she was forced to re-record an Only Connect scene – after ‘spooking’ bosses with a controversial joke.
Fans were left confused by a strange wardrobe mishap in an episode’s opening.
Victoria quipped about using AI to generate more exciting opening remarks.
She read out: “It came up with this, ‘Good evening and welcome to Connect-Enders, a world of bitter rivalries and long-running feuds. Where devious characters are forever coming and going, amid a bewildering maelstrom of Byzantine promiscuity”.
While holding up her phone, viewers could clearly see Victoria’s nails were polished in a bright red.
Hardest Quiz Show Questions
Would you know the answers to some of quizzing TV's hardest questions
- Who Wants To Be A Millionaire – Earlier this year, fans were left outraged after what they described as the “worst” question in the show’s history. Host Jeremy Clarkson asked: “From the 2000 awards ceremony onwards, the Best Actress Oscar has never been won by a woman whose surname begins with which one of these letters?” The multiple choice answers were between G, K, M and W. In the end, and with the £32,000 safe, player Glen had to make a guess and went for G. It turned out to be correct as Nicole Kidman, Frances McDormand and Kate Winslet are among the stars who have won the Best Actress gong since 2000.
- The 1% Club – Viewers of Lee Mack’s popular ITV show were left dumbfounded by a question that also left the players perplexed. The query went as follows: “Edna’s birthday is on the 6th of April and Jen’s birthday falls on the 15th of October, therefore Amir’s birthday must be the ‘X’ of January.” It turns out the conundrum links the numbers with its position in the sentence, so 6th is the sixth word and 15th is the fifteenth word. Therefore, Amir’s birthday is January 24th, corresponding to the 24th word in the sentence.
- The Chase – The ITV daytime favourite left fans scratching their heads when it threw up one of the most bizarre questions to ever grace the programme. One of the questions asked the player: “Someone with a nightshade intolerance should avoid eating what?” The options were – sweetcorn, potatoes, carrots – with Steve selecting sweetcorn but the correct answer was potatoes.
However, in the next clip, she had bare nails despite wearing the same outfit.
Victoria later explained on X: “There was one where I had to record a whole different start on a different day because I made a joke about Strictly which spooked the powers that be.
“Sounds like must have been this one!”
Only Connect airs on BBC Two.
Major supermarket slashes price of Cadbury Creme Egg 5-pack to just £1.49
CADBURY’S famous Creme Eggs have had their price slashed by a major retailer in the lead-up to Easter.
Aldi is selling the discounted pack of five Cadbury Creme Eggs for half the usual price.
Normally selling for £2.95, the new price of £1.49 for the 200g box of chocolates is an Easter steal.
The five egg deal is available in Aldi stores nationwide.
Fans of the Cadbury’s Eggs have flooded the HotUKDeals comments to praise the supermarket.
“These are £4 at my local Sainsbury’s so this is an amazing offer,” one revealed.
“It hurts knowing I just paid £2.95 for it a few days ago,” a third mourned.
While another joked: “Eggcellent deal. Cracking. Enjoy the yokes.”
We’ve had a look online for the cheapest box of 5 Creme Eggs and and Aldi’s is the best supermarket deal right now.
Asda has the same box for £2.98, Tesco for £3.50 and Iceland are also selling them for £3.50.
Both Morrisons and Waitrose are selling the Cadbury Eggs for £4.
Remember it is always good to shop around to make sure you are getting the cheapest deal.
The closer it gets to Easter the more likely it is that other retailers will start competing to be the cheapest in a bid to get your cash.
You can use shopping comparison tools such as Google Shopping and Trolley.co.uk to compare the cost of items across different retailers.
Aldi’s Easter chocolate price slashes
The Creme Egg deal is the latest chocolate price slash spotted at Aldi.
The budget supermarket has slashed its price for the giant 232g Cadbury Mini Eggs Easter egg.
With two Mini Eggs hidden inside the enormous egg, the sweet treat comes with an even sweeter deal as it now costs just £4.95, reduced from £5.99.
If 232g is too much for you, you can opt for the more compact 97g Cadbury Mini Eggs Chocolate Egg, which has had its price cut down to just £1.45.
Aldi’s most famous dupes
BY Laura McGuire, Consumer Reporter, for The Sun: Aldi has become famous for replicating pricey products and selling them for a fraction of the price – helping customers save some dosh.
Here is a list of some of the grocers best dupes to help you look out for the best deals the next time you hit the aisles.
Snacksters Big Stack 204g
This microwavable burger has become a fan favourite thanks to its likeness to McDonald’s signature Big Mac. It costs just £1.49, compared to the £4.00 the fast food chain is charging.
Nutoka Hazelnut Chocolate Spread 400g.
Nutella chocolate spread is a staple in many households, but it retails for a pricey £3.45. Aldi’s Nutoka costs just £1.69 and is claimed to taste identical to the chocolatey classic.
Belmont Caramelised Biscuit 200g
These sweet treats often leave shoppers doing a double take thanks to its similarity to Lotus biscuits. Aldi’s version costs just £0.69 compared to £1.20 other supermarkets charge.
The large Easter egg comes with a number of secret Mini Eggs hidden inside.
Also seeing their prices slashed to just £1.45 are the Dairy Milk Freddo and Buttons chocolate eggs.
Coming in at 12 per cent lower than their normal price, both 96g eggs are perfect options to celebrate Easter Sunday, which this year falls on April 20.
The Buttons egg naturally comes with milk chocolate buttons inside while the Freddo egg has the added bonus of Freddo Faces inside the shell.
You can find your nearest Aldi branch by using the retailer’s store locator on its website.
Of course, always remember to shop around before buying anything like this, as you might find the item cheaper elsewhere.
Websites like Price Spy let you compare prices on thousands of products to find out where it will cost you the least.
You can also have a quick scan on the Google Shopping/Product tab to see how much retailers are selling a particular item for.
How to save money at Aldi
Unlike other major grocers, Aldi does not have a rewards or point card system but that does not mean you cannot save on your shop.
Every week the store releases a list of special buys , which are unique bargain products you find online at Aldi and in store.
The store releases a fresh range of deals every Thursday and Sunday, so be sure to check regularly to see what’s new.
Meanwhile, the store also regularly sells fruit and vegetables at highly discounted prices, as part of its ‘super six’ deal.
It also does weekly saving offers on typically pricey items such as meat and fish.
How to save money at Easter
Sun Savers Editor Lana Clements shares her tips on how to save cash at Easter...
Stock up on eggs – The best value Easter eggs typically sell out by the time the long weekend comes around so by in advance and stash in a cupboard so that you don’t get tempted to nibble.
Cut entertaining costs – If you are hosting family or friends over the holiday, consider asking them to bring a dish such as dessert, or a couple of bottles to cut costs. Use a price comparison site to find the lowest prices on the food and any other decorations or gifts that you need. Try PriceRunner or Trolley.co.uk.
Plan ahead – School holidays combined with gift can make Easter a pricey time of year, especially if you have children. Create a budget ahead of time and look for ways to keep it in check. You can go for free days out by making a scavenge hunts and limit the number of
Flash sales – Make a list of what you need for Easter and look out for flash sales or promotions from supermarkets on items that you need.
Cashback – Use cashback sites to get a little kick back on any spending that you are doing. Try Topcashback or Quidco.
Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@news.co.uk.
Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
New start-up airline launching flights this year reveals plans for ‘100-destination network’ which includes the UK
START up airline Riyadh Air has revealed the latest plans to have an ‘100-destination’ global network of flight routes around the world.
The new airline has taken the next step in launching flights after being granted an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) which allows them to have commercial operations.
Planning to start flights by the end of this year – after being forced to delay the original start date of early 2025 – the airline’s CEO Tony Douglas said the airline launch was “very real”.
A test flight has already taken place from Riyadh to Istanbul last month, with official routes to be announced later this year.
The future plans include flights to more than 100 destinations by 2030, adding two new destinations a month.
This lines up with the Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 which wants to attract 150million visitors a year.
And the UK is one of them, with flights likely to launch from London Heathrow to Riyadh.
Mr Douglas – who was previously CEO of Etihad Airways – said: “We’re not going public with the full list until we’ve got all the slots.
“But Western Europe is essential. We’re desperately keen to get access to Heathrow.”
First announced in 2023, the Mr Douglas added to Executive Traveller last year: “We’ll launch with three airplanes flying from Riyadh to let’s say ‘European capital A’ and back.
“Then the airplane will turn around and do a shorter leg on thick routes within the region – to Jeddah, for example.”
“It will then come back to Riyadh, turn around and then do ‘European city B’, and so on.”
An order for 39 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners has been confirmed, with options for another 33.
The airline has already revealed the plans for it’s onboard classes, including sliding doors in business class.
And the premium economy will be “more like business” although won’t have lie flat seats.
Economy flights will have 13.3″ screens and USB-C charging ports.
However, don’t expect booze onboard – it is unlikely to be served due to the strict alcohol laws in Saudi Arabia (it has been banned since 1952).
But the airline is wanting to become a “digital-first” airline and said they could even see boarding passes scrapped in favour of biometric tech.
Mr Douglas added: “What we’ve designed is something that’s got more in common with Uber and Amazon.”
Riyadh Air launch timeline
March 2023 – Riyadh Air is announced and CEO named
June 2023 – Plans for 29 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner confirmed
June 2023 – Passenger Air Transport License granted
July 2024 – Memorandum of Understanding signed with Delta
October 2024 – Order of 60 Airbus A321neo confirmed
January 2025 – First test flight conducted and airline awarded AOC
Late 2025 – Airline launches test flight, with official launch later this year
The airline will be based at King Salman International Airport which is set to become the world’s biggest.
Opening in 2030, the airport will have six runways and an 120million passenger capacity.
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