BBC viewers left outraged as Great British Sewing Bee eliminates two contestants in brutal double axe: ‘Didn’t deserve!’
Viewers tuned into this week’s instalment of The Great British Sewing Bee made clear their disagreement with the judges’ decision as the first two contestants were eliminated.
While the show was the second episode of the series, none of the talented sewers left in last week’s instalment after Glendora was forced to miss a challenge due to illness.
As a result, the contestants were warned this week would see a double elimination.
This week’s tasks saw the sewing enthusiasts constructing a seven-panel cap and transforming cycling gear into new clothes.
Attempting to secure their place in next week’s show by impressing judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young, the final round saw them tasked with creating athleisure wear.
While the hopefuls all made their best efforts to impress, the judges decided Peter and Saffie would be leaving the competition.
Announcing the bad news, presenter Sara Pascoe explained: “Now for the difficult bit.
“You’re all so talented. This was a really difficult decision, but the two sewers leaving us this week are Saffie and Peter.”
While eliminations usually spark disgruntled comments from fans, this particular episode saw fans left furious over Peter’s exit.
Sharing their thoughts on X, one fan wrote: “#SewingBee Peter was robbed! Week 2 and already p***ing me off.”
“Right. Gripes. Did you clock Norvello’s sewing room? And Peter leaving? Ridiculous. Did not deserve to go. Also ugh, sorry love but can we get a new joke writer for Sara Pascoe? Awful. @sewingbee #sewingbee,” one fumed.
“Disappointed to see Peter go, I think he had a lot more to give, his dress last week was fantastic! #SewingBee,” another pointed out.
“Wtf seriously peter! #SewingBee,” someone else penned as another asked: “Wait, didn’t Peter do really well last week? #SewingBee.”
“Saffie, I agree with, but Peter #SewingBee,” a different viewer echoed.
However, there were some fans who felt the judges had let the right sewers go, agreeing Peter and Saffie had been the weaker contestants.
“We both thought the correct two went home tonight. Loved some of the final sews. #sewingbee,” one shared. (sic)
Taking the news gracefully, 45-year-old Peter later told the cameras: “I kind of half expected to hear my name called.
“They were totally justified in what they said, and I’ve learnt from them.”
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Similarly, Saffie stated: “I kind of had a feeling I was going to go because I just hadn’t kept most of the challenges within time.”