Fans of the show express outrage over the high budget in a celebrity episode featuring Linford Christie and his daughter.
Buckinghamshire: So, fans of Escape To The Country were pretty ticked off after a recent celebrity episode. It featured Linford Christie and his daughter Briannah looking for a new home.
They were joined by host Alistair Appleton, checking out properties in the lovely countryside. But the big issue? Linford’s budget was a whopping £2 million! That’s a lot of cash, right?
Viewers took to social media to vent their frustrations. One person said it was ridiculous to showcase such high budgets when many folks are struggling to pay their heating bills. Another chimed in, saying the regular rich folks with £750K budgets were already hard to swallow.
Some fans even turned off the show, feeling it was a waste of taxpayers’ money. They were not impressed with the idea of rich celebs hunting for fancy homes with swimming pools and cinema rooms.
On the flip side, a few viewers actually enjoyed the celebrity twist. One even tweeted that it was fun watching Linford search for a house in the countryside.
And it’s not just Linford; the celebrity version will also feature other stars like Ian ‘H’ Watkins from Steps and singer Alfie Boe. The BBC’s Daytime Commissioner, Julie Shaw, mentioned that the series gives a peek into the lives of these celebrities and their journeys.
So, while some fans are fuming, others are just enjoying the ride. What do you think about this celebrity edition?