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Wales Online
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
ITV Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters branded 'far too dangerous' as viewers switch off
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 (Image: ITV ) Strictly Come Dancing pro to have life story turned into BBC documentary READ MORE: Some even threatened to switch off, labelling the show "unwatchable" and "far too dangerous" for broadcast. Article continues below 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 (Image: ITV ) "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." Article continues below Catch SHARK! Celebrity Infested Waters airing Mondays on ITV1 at 9pm, with the entire series available on ITVX.
Daily Mirror
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
ITV viewers turn off Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters and brand it 'unwatchable'
ITV's new celebrity show, SHARK! Celebrity Infested Waters, saw seven famous faces head to The Bahamas to swim with sharks, but not everyone was a fan of the programme ITV's latest foray into celebrity reality TV, SHARK! Celebrity Infested Waters, has made a splash, but perhaps not quite in the way the network had hoped. The new series, which premiered on ITV1 on Monday, 14th July, follows a group of seven celebrities - including Sir Lenny Henry, Helen George, and Lucy Punch - as they embark on a diving expedition with shark experts in the Bahamas. The show aims to challenge the stars' perceptions of sharks, encouraging them to appreciate these marine animals in their natural habitat. However, despite its unique premise and star-studded lineup, SHARK! Celebrity Infested Waters failed to win over many viewers, reports the Express. Fans took to social media to express their disappointment, with some even threatening to switch off the programme altogether. Criticisms ranged from the show being "unwatchable" to concerns that it was "far too dangerous" for broadcast. On Twitter, one viewer proclaimed: "Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters is single proof that television is at an all time pointless low. #sharkcelebrityinfestedwaters," another disgruntled viewer chimed in, saying: "This is pretty much unwatchable because there's one celebrity on there who wants the entire programme to be about 'me me me'." One television viewer said: "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." Another individual echoed similar sentiments and called for ITV to discontinue the program, citing safety concerns: "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." However, some people shared a more positive viewing experience, with one writing: "I enjoyed SHARK! Celebrity Infested Waters more than I thought I would," and another adding, "Shark! Celebrity infested waters is amazing!! How beautiful those sharks look and the sea is incredible." This latest offering from ITV, tied to the 50th anniversary of the iconic film JAWS, has divided viewers, including its own contestants. Speaking before the show debuted, Ross shared, "When I first heard about it, I thought it was a wind-up," while Rachel Riley described it as "the chance of a lifetime." Summarizing her experience on the show, actress Lucy said, "While it was incredible, I don't think I'll ever do shark diving again." SHARK! Celebrity Infested Waters is shown on Mondays at 9pm on ITV1, and the entire series is also available to stream on ITVX.
