Yahoo News Sunday Brunch fans 'confused' by format changes
Sunday Brunch viewers are not happy with the show's format changes amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying they are "confusing".
The Channel 4 cookery series was pulled from air last week, following the spread of coronavirus across the UK and an increase in social distancing measures.
This Sunday (March 29), however, it returned with a new format in place.
The episode saw regular Sunday Brunch presenters Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer host the show from their respective homes via video link.
In-between hosting the show from home, highlights from across the series were played, much to the confusion of viewers just tuning in.
Related: Channel 4's Sunday Brunch pulled from air due to coronavirus pandemic
As the highlights shown were filmed earlier in the year (or even earlier), social distancing measures were not in place and the guests were sitting pretty closely, while the presenters appeared to be in two places at once.
"Have you heard about social distancing?" asked one viewer.
"Feel like I'm in The Twilight Zone," said another.
"Has Simon Rimmer invented teleportation?" added a bewildered viewer. "One minute he was at home now he's in the studio! #confusingtimes."
Countless others were also a little confused by what was going on:
Well good morning but I’ve just switched on #SundayBrunch to see Christmas decorations all over the studio.
How long was I asleep for?! 😳
Is #coronavirus all over now, & if so, how long did it take to get back to normal?
Feel like I’m in the #TwilightZone— Stu (@romford_stu) March 29, 2020
Was gunna start ranting about why they stood close together but then realised its a best of #sundaybrunch
— Rob johnson (@Robjohnson442) March 29, 2020
It’s a sign of the times when seeing this makes me uncomfortable #sundaybrunch #goodtimes pic.twitter.com/uEXmiATP5j
— Jennifer Cooling (@Jen_CoolPop) March 29, 2020
This is gonna be a long-ass morning when people turn on #SundayBrunch for the first time and wonder why people are standing so close together pic.twitter.com/mt6KGvvgmB
— J🇬🇧🇳🇬🦁❤ (@MissLionHeart) March 29, 2020
For anyone else tuning into #SundayBrunch and worrying that they're all VERY close to each other and should be at home, they're showing repeats of old episodes with @timlovejoy and @simonrim presenting from home 😁 @SundayBrunchC4
— Josh B ☻ (@jb_new) March 29, 2020
The Sunday Brunch format changes follow similar measures undertaken by Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway.
Both shows are among other TV series that have managed stay on air amid the outbreak.
Sunday Brunch returns next Sunday (April 5) on Channel 4.
The information in this story is accurate as of the publication date. While we are attempting to keep our content as up-to-date as possible, the situation surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to develop rapidly, so it's possible that some information and recommendations may have changed since publishing. For any concerns and latest advice, visit the World Health Organisation. If you're in the UK, the National Health Service can also provide useful information and support, while US users can contact the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
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