Channel 4 Gogglebox viewers threaten to ‘turn off’ after segment branded ‘too weird and disturbing’
Channel 4 Gogglebox viewers were left reeling on Friday night after an “uncomfortable” scene from The White Lotus Season 3 prompted passionate reactions from many.
The controversial segment featured actor Patrick Schwarzenegger in a hotel room scene containing explicit content and nudity, which proved too much for both the show’s families and audiences at home.
The scene, which aired as part of Friday’s Gogglebox episode, sparked immediate backlash on social media, with viewers describing it as “too weird and disturbing”.
During the excruciating moment, Schwarzenegger’s character Saxon was seen lying in bed with his on-screen brother and asked him some obscene questions about his preference for pornography.
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The scene then shows Saxon walking naked to the bathroom for what he described as “me time” featuring his full-frontal reflection visible in the mirror.
While Gogglebox viewers were spared the complete nudity, the show’s stars witnessed the unedited version – leading to collective gasps of shock.
Brothers Tremaine and Tristan Plummer could barely watch.
“Good thing Saxon closed the door because I was getting a bit worried there,” Tristan said as his brother shrank into his hoodie with his eyes clamped shut.
Giles Wood turned to his wife Mary during the scene, remarking: “So far, so pervy.”
Pete Sandiford broke ranks with his gobsmacked co-stars and explained the scene did not surprise him to his sister Sophie.
“Something happens to people when they stop in hotels.
“It doesn’t matter if it is a budget one or an expensive one, there have been many a night when I have heard it through the walls. I put two shortbreads in my ears!” he humorously explained.
Similarly perturbed viewers took to social media to share their thoughts on the racy scenes with many swearing off watching any more of The White Lotus.
“Why does #Gogglebox always end with the weird stuff? Turned off for the last five minutes. White lotus is a no-go for me, sorry,” one wrote on X
Another slammed: “#Gogglebox has just made me put a line through watching The White Lotus. Too weird and disturbing. No thanks.”
Others responded directly to the commentary of the show stars.
Referencing Giles, one exclaimed: “#Gogglebox so far so pervy lol he’s right there!”
“Now we know what to do with complimentary shortbread biscuits in hotels Thanks @PeteandSophie #gogglebox,” another joked, taking in Sandiford’s hotel wisdom.
Perhaps enhanced by the controversy, The third season of The White Lotus premiered to record-breaking ratings with 2.4 million cross-platform viewers.