Jonnie Irwin fans are up in arms over a tribute to the late star from Channel 4 show A Place in the Sun.
TV presenter Jonnie’s death aged 50 was announced on February 2 in a post on his Instagram page. A tribute from his grieving wife followed.
Fans of the presenter were left in tears over a tribute from one of Jonnie’s other shows, Escape to the Country, on Monday (February 5). However, the A Place in the Sun tribute appears to have done more harm than good, with backlash against the show growing online.
A Place in the Sun tribute to Jonnie Irwin slammed
Monday’s episode of the show was set in Manilva, Spain, and featured Danni Menzies helping guests find their perfect home.
Ahead of the show, it was announced that the episode was airing in memory of Jonnie. Then, at the end, a picture of Jonnie during his time on the show appeared on screen. The caption read: “In memory of Jonnie Irwin. 1973 – 2024.”
However, viewers were disappointed that an episode with Jonnie at the helm wasn’t shown in tribute, with many comparing it to the Escape to the Country tribute over on BBC One. The BBC decided to air the last-ever episode that Jonnie fronted. And, at the end, it showed a montage of clips featuring the late presenter.
It was a tribute that brought viewers to tears. Channel 4’s, meanwhile, just seems to have made them angry.
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