Yahoo News Royal Wedding on TV: Dermot O'Leary slammed by BBC viewers for 'mumbling' during coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wedding
BBC viewers hit out at Dermot O’Leary for “not sitting straight” and “mumbling” as he covered the royal wedding for the broadcaster.
The X Factor host was part of the coverage, alongside Kirsty Young and Huw Edwards, as Prince Harry married Meghan Markle.
The ceremony took place at Windsor Castle where O’Leary was stationed from 9am on Saturday, ensuring viewers had the latest news and were up-to-date-with all the action.
But not all viewers were totally on board with the X Factor presenter’s coverage, with some calling him an “odd choice”.
Writing on Twitter, one said: “Dermot O'leary needs to stop slouching and mumbling. This is a royal occasion.”
While another posted: “#RoyalWedding @BBCOne Would be nice if Dermot O'Leary could act like a proper BBC presenter by sitting up straight and speaking clearer. He looks and sounds like a total mess beside Kirstie. Quite embarrassing and a real shame that he's been chosen to host such a special day.”
“Re: BBC wedding coverage - could Dermot O’Leary be any less interested in hosting this?! #royalwedding #BBC #BBCroyalwedding,” added a third.
#RoyalWedding @BBCOne Would be nice if Dermot O'Leary could act like a proper BBC presenter by sitting up straight and speaking clearer. He looks and sounds like a total mess beside Kirstie. Quite embarrassing and a real shame that he's been chosen to host such a special day.
— Jenna Mostyn (@mostyn_j) 19 May 2018
Who on earth thought Dermot O'Leary was a good choice for this Royal Wedding Special and has he got ants in his pants? #TheOneShow
— Lesley (@weswee37) 18 May 2018
Please, @radioleary, consider all the viewers and listeners. Your mumbling, rushing at the end of sentences and the way your voice drops as you rush the end of phrases, means people that are hard of hearing & many older people cannot understand you. #RoyalWedding
— Doug Flo (@DougFlo) 19 May 2018
Dermot O'leary needs to stop slouching and mumbling. This is a royal occasion.
— Simon Adams (@adamssim) 19 May 2018
Dermot does need to calm down. Kirsty is cool, calm and in charge. #BBC #Royalwedding
— Mister Chris (@MisterP500) 19 May 2018
Calm down dermot this is not big brother #RoyalWedding
— Richard Wood (@gumdrops116) 19 May 2018
@radioleary you have done so well you are looking so smart, at home #RoyalWedding
— Pamela Harnden (@SmilingPamela) 19 May 2018
How much more obvious can Dermot O'Leary's body language make it that he does NOT want to be presenting this Royal wedding programme 😂 #royalwedding
— JD (@jdiom) 18 May 2018
It might be unfashionable to think this, but Dermot O’Leary is perhaps one of this country’s most-talented broadcasters.
— Rob Corp (@RobertCorp) 18 May 2018
Several viewers thought O’Leary looked “disinterested” in the day, although others praised the radio presenter for his work.
“@radioleary you have done so well you are looking so smart, at home #RoyalWedding,” wrote one user.
Another gushed: “Kirsty Young and Dermot O'Leary are the new Holly and Phil. #royalwedding.”
Highlights of the day will be on BBC Two at 7pm tonight.
