Amol Rajan presents BBC’s University Challenge (Image: BBC)
The host of BBC’s has responded after being inundated with complaints. Tonight (December 3) saw Amol Rajan take to the helm of the brainiac quiz show once more for a .
It saw teams made up of alumni from Queens’ in Cambridge and Durham universities go head to head as their specialist knowledge was put to the test. They conferred as a team, hoping to come out on top with one team eventually being crowned the 2024 champions.
However, as the final was aired the host, Amol, was criticised online. Fans watching at home took to social media, namely to share their frustrations.
One fan wrote: “The lack of knowledge across the specials has been truly perplexing! What’s more is the number of times they have to be reminded of the rules! @amolrajan needs to crack down on it next time. This is a serious competition. #UniversityChallenge.”
Another added: “#UniversityChallenge @amolrajan Booo! Final spoilt by rule breaking and @amolrajan aiding and abetting.”
Durham were crowned the winners of 2024’s Christmas University Challenge (Image: BBC)
Meanwhile a third complained: “Watched University Challenge as long as I can remember & always enjoyed it with its various presenters. I gave Amol Rajan a chance but really disliked his manner + the new set-up. I gave it another go last night. It was still awful – no witty banter as he just reads the screen.”
The quiz master reponded, offering an apology as he Tweeted: “Sorry I couldn’t persuade you, Agnes. Thanks for the second chance. #UniversityChallenge.”
However, it seems others much enjoyed Amol’s presenting skills and showered him in praise. One fan gushed: “What a thriller, winning on the final starter. Fabulous Christmas series of #UniversityChallenge, one of the best yet @amolrajan.
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Fans complained as the show aired (Image: BBC)
“You really do seem to bring out the best in teams. The contestants have taken it with the right balance of being focused but light & fun too.”
One more added: “Ah, I see you’ve gone for understated elegance, Amol. I approve.”
After a tense game, it was Durham that came out on top, being crowned the 2024 champions. They finished with an overall score of 125, whereas Cambridge were not far behind with a score of 120.