ITV Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters branded 'far too dangerous' as viewers switch off
A number of ITV viewers have complained about the new celebrity reality show, Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters, with some threatening to switch it off altogether
ITV's latest celebrity reality show, SHARK! Celebrity Infested Waters, has made its debut, but it seems to have failed to win over TV viewers with its unique concept.
The programme, which premiered on ITV1 on Monday (14th July), features seven celebrities, including Sir Lenny Henry, Helen George, and Ross Noble, embarking on a dive expedition with renowned shark experts in The Bahamas.
The show's goal is to have the celebrities dive with sharks in their natural habitat, fostering a deeper appreciation and reduced fear of these marine animals. Each participant brought their own set of concerns, with Call the Midwife's Helen George admitting to a fear of water.
Despite its novel premise and star-studded lineup, the show didn't impress all viewers, reports the Express.
Actress Helen George opened up about her fear of water
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Some even threatened to switch off, labelling the show "unwatchable" and "far too dangerous" for broadcast.
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One viewer tweeted: "Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters is single proof that television is at an all time pointless low. #sharkcelebrityinfestedwaters," while another commented: "This is pretty much unwatchable because there's one celebrity on there who wants the entire programme to be about 'me me me'."
One ITV viewer expressed disappointment, stating: "Helen George on Celeb Shark programme. Annoying. Dont go on it. Thats it for me. Cant believe Im turning off a programme that has Rachel Riley on it,".
Meanwhile, another voiced concerns over the show's safety, commenting: "This celebrity shark thing shouldn't be shown its far too dangerous one of them have already been bit! @ITV stop showing this now! This can cause panic attacks."
On the flip side, some viewers were enthralled by the ITV show, calling it "amazing".
The cast of ITV's Shark! Celebrity Infested Water
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"I enjoyed SHARK! Celebrity Infested Waters more than I thought I would," admitted a viewer, while another concurred: "Shark! Celebrity infested waters is amazing!! How beautiful those sharks look and the sea is incredible."
The recent ITV show, which arrives as the film JAWS celebrates its 50th anniversary, has elicited mixed feelings amongst the audience, echoing the polarised reactions of the celebrity participants.
Ahead of the show's debut, presenter Ross expressed scepticism: "When I first heard about it, I thought it was a wind-up," whereas Countdown star Rachel embraced it as "the chance of a lifetime."
Reflecting on her stint, actress Lucy said: "While it was incredible, I don't think I'll ever do shark diving again."
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Catch SHARK! Celebrity Infested Waters airing Mondays on ITV1 at 9pm, with the entire series available on ITVX.
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