BBC Inside the Factor fans issue same demand as Paddy McGuinness replaces Gregg Wallace
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BBC viewers were less than impressed when Paddy McGuinness took over Gregg Wallace's presenting duties on Inside the Factory. The Take Me Out star filled in for Gregg, 60, who left the show in 2023 following claims of "inappropriate banter" with female staff about their weight.
On Tuesday's episode (January 7), Paddy, 51, returned to his roots with a trip to the Warburtons bread factory in Bolton, where he once had a Saturday job. However, fans were quick to voice their disapproval on social media, with one viewer commenting: "Just doesn't give off the same vibes. I've never liked Gregg but I'm not liking Paddy in this role either.".
Another was more cutting, saying: "I'm sorry, I can't watch this programme anymore whilst McGuinness is hosting it. He killed Top Gear, he wrecked A Question of Sport, and now apparently they want him to do the same to inside the factory -why??". A third chimed in: "Gregg Wallace could be irritating but they have replaced him with an even more irritating t***! Of all the people they could have chosen, they chose Paddy McGuinness.".
There were many who pleaded Gregg return to the show as one person commented: "Come back Gregg, all is forgiven #insidethefactory." Another wrote: "Bring back Gregg Wallace, way better than Paddy.". However, some viewers endorsed Paddy as the "right man for the job" with some praising his new role. One person tweeted: "I enjoyed Paddy on #insidethefactory tonight. Yes, I admit he did mention the fact he'd worked there just once or twice, but, in future weeks, all will be well.".
