Sky News star demands BBC's Question Time be 'scrapped' as Reform UK not represented
A Sky News legend has voiced his opinion after watching the latest episode of BBC's Question Time, saying that they 'switched over' to a different show instead.
Question Time: Fiona Bruce interrupts to let audience member talk
A Sky News broadcaster has demanded that BBC's Question Time be ''scrapped'' in an online rant. The latest episode, hosted by Fiona Bruce, held the topical debate show in Reading, Berkshire, on Thursday, 20 March. On the panel were Steve Reed MP, Helen Whately MP, British journalist Fraser Nelson, television presenter Richard Bacon, and Greg Swenson. The BBC's flagship political debate programme was first aired in September 1979, with Fiona taking over from David Dimbleby in 2019.
Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling has now had his say on the programme and took to X to urge the BBC to take Question Time off the air. The 70-year-old journalist worked on Sky from 1994 until 2023 for its popular Soccer Saturday show.
Not watched Question Time for a while . Is it time to scrap it ? No major politicians from main parties, no one from Lib Dems even Reform . Couple of barely known politicians, a journo, an ex DJ and some no name American Trump lover. Turned over to repeat of Bangers and Cash!
— Jeff Stelling (@JeffStelling) March 20, 2025
Taking to X, he penned: "Not watched Question Time for a while. Is it time to scrap it? No major politicians from the main parties, no one from Lib Dems, even Reform. A couple of barely known politicians, a journo, an ex-DJ, and some no-name American Trump lover. Turned over to repeat of Bangers and Cash!" [sic]
Many followers flocked to the comments section to react to his opinion, with some agreeing with Jeff. One person replied, "I used to be a regular watcher. But no longer. The new char not much cop either tbh." A second person also said, "Stopped watching it ages ago, Jeff, for all the reasons you just gave."
However, one person disagreed with him and typed: "You cannot seriously be complaining about a LACK of representation for Reform. One of them is on almost every week."
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“I don’t doubt that Trump wants to achieve peace… but I do think there’s a risk of Putin trying to take advantage of the situation”
— BBC Question Time (@bbcquestiontime) March 20, 2025
Conservative Helen Whately worries Russia is “playing for time” and a peace deal should leave Ukraine "confident” about its security#bbcqt pic.twitter.com/iWszC8eVs5
During the latest episode of Question Time, the panel discussed Labour’s announced reforms to the benefits system and debated Trump’s part in the Ukraine peace process. Conservative MP Helen Whately voiced her worries that Russia is “playing for time” and a peace deal should leave Ukraine "confident” about its security.
She reacted, " “I don’t doubt that Trump wants to achieve peace… but I do think there’s a risk of Putin trying to take advantage of the situation."
Meanwhile, Fraser Nelson said that Putin’s agreement to a ceasefire on Ukraine’s energy plants is the “first partial truce” in three years of war. He said, "I hate to say it, but I do think Trump deserves some credit for making more progress on this than there has been since the full scale war."
Question Time can be streamed on BBC iPlayer.
