The Wheel viewers outraged as BBC 'burning TV licence money' with ridiculous answer

Niko Omilana's answer during the money spinner segment of The Wheel sparked backlash from viewers.

Michael McIntyre and Jonathan Ross joke about exercise

BBC viewers took to social media in disbelief during the season five premiere of Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel.

The star-studded game show returned to screens, with famous faces tasked with helping contestants win a whopping cash prize.

The celebrities were introduced to Alex who wanted to raise money for his rugby team, but when they were asked to name any DIY tool.

After the others answered with hammer, screwdriver, and saw, Nike raised brows when he responded: “Chainsaw.”

Taking to X, @world_foolish remarked: “Chainsaw?? BBC One literally burning our licence money.”

Niko Omilana

Niko Omilana starred on The Wheel (Image: BBC)

@Imtherealanon joked: “Anyone got a chainsaw in the DIY cupboard?.”

As @AlanRei95192241 suggested: “He doesn't really know what a chainsaw is. #thewheel.”

While a concerned @jesshoskingx added: “I would like words with the production team, how are saw and chainsaw both allowed in the money spinner?”

A fifth viewer @Dixied1928 joked: “I keep my chainsaw next to my mini digger and small crane in the cupboard under the stairs.”


Michael McIntyre

Michael McIntyre was mystified by Niko's answer (Image: BBC)

Michael was also amazed at Niko’s answer and probed: “You’ve done DIY with a chainsaw?”

To which the YouTube sensation was met with laughter as he responded: “Yes, a couple of times.”

The intrigued presenter continued to poke and quizzed: “What were you fixing around the house?”

Niko joked: “Just like the kitchen sink, it just needed polishing."

Jonathan Ross defended the 26-year-old and interjected: “I have a mini chainsaw and I use it to cut off little branches.”


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