Ben Shephard hosting Tipping Point, Anita Rani hosting Fastest Finger First
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Furious ITV viewers slam Tipping Point�s �rubbish� replacement Fastest Finger First

It's safe to say that viewers weren't impressed

Tipping Point viewers took to Twitter to slam the ITV gameshow’s replacement, Fastest Finger First, yesterday (Tuesday, August 30).

It’s safe to say that viewers were not impressed with the schedule change – or the new show.

Ben Shephard on Tipping Point
Ben Shephard has been absent from screens since Monday (Credit: ITV)
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Tipping Point replaced on ITV

Yesterday saw Tipping Point disappear from ITV schedules.

The show usually airs between 4pm and 5pm on ITV every weekday.

However, yesterday, the hit gameshow was replaced by something new.

Fastest Finger First, a spin-off of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, aired in Tipping Point’s 4pm slot yesterday afternoon.

The show, which is fronted by Anita Rani, offers contestants a a spot on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.

“For the first time ever, there’s another way to earn a place in the hot seat alongside Jeremy Clarkson,” Anita said in the opening episode.

The premise of the game is based on the first round of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. Contestants have to answer questions and climb their way up the ladder.

Anita Rani on Fastest Finger First
Anita Rani hosted the new show (Credit: ITV)

Viewers call for Tipping Point to return

Viewers were less than impressed with the new show.

Where’s #tippingpoint ?? Pfft..

Some viewers took to Twitter to air their thoughts on Tipping Point being replaced.

What is this [bleep]? #FastestFingerFirst

Anita Rani speaking to a contestant on Fastest Finger First

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Robert Emlyn Slater
Freelance Writer