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BBC audiences were united in their response as they watched the new series of Blankety Blank.

Presenter Bradley Walsh returned to television screens on Saturday (April 11) to front the latest instalment of the beloved quiz programme.

Bradley invited six celebrities to the studio to complete the missing blanks and assist in securing fantastic prizes for some fortunate participants.

This week, the host was accompanied by Richard Ayoade, Alex Jones, Stephen Bailey, Nadia Jae, Gyles Brandreth and Roisin Conaty.

Nevertheless, certain viewers were underwhelmed by the episode, with some describing the questions as "ridiculous".

Taking to X, previously called Twitter, one viewer wrote: "Not funny anymore really. Maybe past its selll by date and celebs aren't good #BlanketyBlank."

Another contributed: "The blank questions don't seem to be like they used to be. #blanketyblank."

A third individual remarked: "Most of the questions are so ridiculous with no obvious answer. No wonder they don't score. #blanketyblank."

Someone else commented: "#BlanketyBlank questions are a lot more random than there used to be."

ITV The Chase host Bradley initially began presenting Blankety Blank six years ago, succeeding the late Paul O'Grady.

He has introduced numerous major stars onto the programme including Joanna Lumley and Alison Hammond but not all celebrities are enthusiastic.

Bradley previously told The Sun: "I tried to persuade Jodie Whittaker and Mandip Gill from our Doctor Who days to come on.

"They won't have it because they're frightened to make themselves look a bit silly but that's what it's all about. For me, you've got to come on and have some fun. You really do."

The programme, which originally launched in the 70s and was presented by the late Terry Wogan, features prominent stars assisting contestants in completing the missing sections of questions posed by Bradley.

The latest series includes celebrities such as Jonathan Ross and Julian Clary on the celebrity panel.

When questioned whether they engaged in any "mischief", Bradley responded: "Well, loads! Jonathan Ross especially, he's really the only person who's a non-comedian but he's got a wealth of experience.

"He's so funny and Julian's obviously steeped in this sort of stuff. So his dry remarks, his dry wit is perfect for the show, it really is."

Blankety Blank continues Saturday, April 18 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer