Within minutes of it starting, viewers of the new ITV show Romeo and Duet were not impressed with the format of the new dating show. In her first solo presenting performance, Oti Mabuse was leading dating-come-singing show, with the first episode airing on Saturday (April 16) night.
The show sees singles trying to earn a date by winning over fellow singletons with a karaoke song. The matched couple then performs to a studio audience after going off on a date and learning the song together, and the pair who win the vote get to go on another date.
But viewers were quick to express their criticism as they said they were switching off within minutes of the new show starting on ITV, reports Birmingham Live. They took to Twitter to comment.
@Estellosaurus said: "I’m very confused by the concept of this show #RomeoAndDuet." @liemgreen wrote: "ITV are really reaching now. This “gameshow”??? does not work AT ALL let’s be honest #romeoandduet.
@dearden_91 commented: "Wow, we've really reached the bottom of the barrel haven't we #RomeoAndDuet." @shrimpsy added: "I’m embarrassed I’m sat here watching this let alone the embarrassment of those on it #romeoandduet."
@christinesw6 echoed: "Another c*** Saturday night programme! ITV sort yourself out THIS IS RUBBISH AGAIN #romeoandduet."
@alister_masters said: "Doubt there'll be a second series #romeoandduet." @elacha123 added: "#romeoandduet I am out already, this has scraped the barrel...."
@Wandoful commented: "No matter how much it’s plugged, ITV can’t even pay me to watch Romeo and Duet #RomeoAndDuet." @carolegym added: "Watched 10 mins that’s it I’m afraid rubbish #romeoandduet."
@MalwPapachalks said: "5 mins of #romeoandduet is 5 mins I'll never get back." @GazzaGinger wrote: "Just when u think they couldn’t come up with more crap ideas for game shows this comes on. #romeoandduet."
@logos2992 simply added: "This show does not work. #romeoandduet."
