Social media users have reacted angrily or with bemusement after Eamonn Holmes conducted a cringe-worthy interview with Jeremy Corbyn.
The presenter went 'full Alan Partridge' by using tortuous football analogies ("Every young lad has a dream of playing in the cup final - was yesterday your Fa Cup Final?") and asked inane questions during the exchange. Holmes immediately came under fire from critics on Twitter who accused him of dumbing down political debate.
The new leader of the Labour party batted away with a number of questions, and was left bemused at some of the interjections made by Holmes in the uncomfortable interview.
"People will say I'm sucking up to you or being soft - but people will say your outlook is 'a bit hippy'," declared the Sky News man, who seemed embarrassed to ask tough or political questions beyond, "Why don't you just admit you hate the Tories!
The presenter went 'full Alan Partridge' by using tortuous football analogies ("Every young lad has a dream of playing in the cup final - was yesterday your Fa Cup Final?") and asked inane questions during the exchange. Holmes immediately came under fire from critics on Twitter who accused him of dumbing down political debate.
The new leader of the Labour party batted away with a number of questions, and was left bemused at some of the interjections made by Holmes in the uncomfortable interview.
"People will say I'm sucking up to you or being soft - but people will say your outlook is 'a bit hippy'," declared the Sky News man, who seemed embarrassed to ask tough or political questions beyond, "Why don't you just admit you hate the Tories!
- 9/30/2015
- Digital Spy
The battle of the pundits between the BBC and ITV at recent major tournaments has been something of a one-sided competition.
Poor old ITV. A bit like watching England taking part in a penalty shoot-out - no matter who they tried giving the ball to, they always ended up fluffing it on the big occasion. However, in 2014, something seems to have changed.
In Defence of.... ITV Sport's World Cup coverage
Pundit Watch: Chiles and ITV get a frosty reception
Jonathan Pearce gets Twitter ridicule
Pundit Watch: Whispering Neville, Thierry's cardie and Pearce's bungle
Ever since Gary Lineker took the helm at the BBC, his mix of cheeky-one liners, cracking tan and affable charm have smoothed over the cracks of the occasionally stiff and one-dimensional coverage.
But in 2014, thanks to a couple of gaffes (booking Phil Neville's first game as a commentator as England v Italy, letting Jonathan Pearce run...
Poor old ITV. A bit like watching England taking part in a penalty shoot-out - no matter who they tried giving the ball to, they always ended up fluffing it on the big occasion. However, in 2014, something seems to have changed.
In Defence of.... ITV Sport's World Cup coverage
Pundit Watch: Chiles and ITV get a frosty reception
Jonathan Pearce gets Twitter ridicule
Pundit Watch: Whispering Neville, Thierry's cardie and Pearce's bungle
Ever since Gary Lineker took the helm at the BBC, his mix of cheeky-one liners, cracking tan and affable charm have smoothed over the cracks of the occasionally stiff and one-dimensional coverage.
But in 2014, thanks to a couple of gaffes (booking Phil Neville's first game as a commentator as England v Italy, letting Jonathan Pearce run...
- 6/27/2014
- Digital Spy
Roy Keane has quit ITV's World Cup punditry team to focus on football coaching.
The former Manchester United captain currently works with the Republic of Ireland setup, and has also been linked with an assistant role at Aston Villa under Paul Lambert.
An ITV spokesperson said: "Roy has been a tremendous part of our pundit team in recent years, but we fully understand his decision to concentrate wholly on his coaching. We wish him every success for the future."
Adrian Chiles will present ITV's World Cup 2014 coverage, and will be joined by pundits including Lee Dixon, Patrick Vieira, Glenn Hoddle, Ian Wright, Andros Townsend, Martin O'Neill, Gordon Strachan, Gus Poyet and Fabio Cannavaro.
Keane previously appeared at ITV's World Cup launch two weeks ago, but has decided not to travel to Brazil.
ITV is thought to be open to Keane returning in the future.
The former Manchester United captain currently works with the Republic of Ireland setup, and has also been linked with an assistant role at Aston Villa under Paul Lambert.
An ITV spokesperson said: "Roy has been a tremendous part of our pundit team in recent years, but we fully understand his decision to concentrate wholly on his coaching. We wish him every success for the future."
Adrian Chiles will present ITV's World Cup 2014 coverage, and will be joined by pundits including Lee Dixon, Patrick Vieira, Glenn Hoddle, Ian Wright, Andros Townsend, Martin O'Neill, Gordon Strachan, Gus Poyet and Fabio Cannavaro.
Keane previously appeared at ITV's World Cup launch two weeks ago, but has decided not to travel to Brazil.
ITV is thought to be open to Keane returning in the future.
- 6/3/2014
- Digital Spy
Spurs and England star Andros Townsend is a late addition to ITV's punditry team heading to Brazil for the World Cup.
Townsend, who played a key role in England's qualification for the tournament, is missing out on playing due to injury.
Rio Ferdinand, Thierry Henry among BBC's World Cup team
The midfielder will join ITV's main presenting team, which includes Adrian Chiles, Roy Keane and Lee Dixon.
Other guests will include Sunderland manager Gus Poyet, Scotland manager Gordon Strachan, ex-England star Ian Wright, former England manager Glenn Hoddle, Republic of Ireland coach Martin O'Neill and World Cup winner for France Patrick Vieira.
The commentary teams will include Clive Tyldesley, Sam Matterface, Andy Townsend and Clarke Carlisle.
ITV's coverage starts with the opening ceremony at the newly-built Arena de Sao Paulo, followed by the opening game of the tournament between hosts Brazil and Croatia.
The broadcaster will show 34 games in total...
Townsend, who played a key role in England's qualification for the tournament, is missing out on playing due to injury.
Rio Ferdinand, Thierry Henry among BBC's World Cup team
The midfielder will join ITV's main presenting team, which includes Adrian Chiles, Roy Keane and Lee Dixon.
Other guests will include Sunderland manager Gus Poyet, Scotland manager Gordon Strachan, ex-England star Ian Wright, former England manager Glenn Hoddle, Republic of Ireland coach Martin O'Neill and World Cup winner for France Patrick Vieira.
The commentary teams will include Clive Tyldesley, Sam Matterface, Andy Townsend and Clarke Carlisle.
ITV's coverage starts with the opening ceremony at the newly-built Arena de Sao Paulo, followed by the opening game of the tournament between hosts Brazil and Croatia.
The broadcaster will show 34 games in total...
- 5/13/2014
- Digital Spy
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