ITV fans all make same complaint over crime drama Grace | UK News

ITV fans have been left fuming after a main schedule shake-up pushed Celebrity Big Brother back by an hour to make method for a two hour episode of crime drama Grace. The anticipated CBB episode was set to handle Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke’s explosive exit from the home, nevertheless it was bumped to a 10pm begin time tonight.

Disappointed viewers have taken to social media to voice their frustration over the choice, asking why ITV could not have reshuffled the night’s line up to keep Big Brother in its common 9pm slot. One unimpressed fan hit out: “ITV could have easily had Catchphrase on at 6pm and Grace at 7pm. CBBUK at 9pm. Nothing standout in the 6pm slots to dislodge if changed.”

Another posted: “Why the hell is CBB UK on at 10pm tonight? Far too late for a Sunday!” The backlash comes after ITV confirmed that Sunday episodes of Celebrity Big Brother would air later at evening to accommodate the return of ‘New Drama Sundays’ – a devoted block from 8pm to 10pm for flagship scripted reveals like Grace.

This week’s episode of Grace is known as Dead at First Sight. It follows DSI Roy Grace as he investigates a chilling homicide linked to an online catfishing scheme.

The function size instalment has launched new character Vee Wilde (performed by We Are Lady Parts star Juliette Motamed), in addition to visitor stars Ben Cutler, Amy Trigg, and Mark Noble.

While the new episode of the detective drama acquired reward for its gripping storyline, it got here at a value for CBB fans, and has particularly upset people who wish to watch the spin-off show Late & Live which is able to now air on the even later time of 11pm.

One viewer complained: “You give us 18 MEASLY DAYS of Celebrity Big Brother… and you can’t even schedule it properly??? A whole a** 365 days of the year and TWO SUNDAYS can’t be found to air it properly???”

Another joked: “I agree – have it on ITV and it’s Grace. I was like, where the hell is Big Brother? Hahah.”

The disruption to the schedule comes at a significantly dramatic level within the sequence, after CBB bosses confirmed Mickey Rourke’s elimination from the home following “unacceptable behaviour” and “inappropriate language”.

An ITV spokesperson introduced the information yesterday, saying: “Mickey Rourke has agreed to leave the Celebrity Big Brother House this evening following a discussion with Big Brother regarding further use of inappropriate language and instances of unacceptable behaviour.”