Overview
- The BBC said the final averaged about 11.1 million viewers and peaked near 12 million, the biggest overnight TV audience since last year’s Gavin & Stacey Christmas episode.
- Neuroblastoma UK said a £87,500 donation linked to the result will “literally save lives” and praised the donor’s long-standing support.
- The episode briefly leaked online in Canada roughly 24 hours before its UK broadcast.
- Social media posts lauded the finale as a standout TV moment, with others alleging producer interference and questioning a contestant’s tearful reaction.
- Industry coverage says the series has boosted participants’ profiles, with speculation that Alan Carr is being considered for major BBC roles such as Strictly Come Dancing.