Verdict of TV show judges was just ‘sew’ surprising!
VIEWERS REACT AS DERBYSHIRE TEACHER REACHES GRAND FINAL
VIEWERS of BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee were left shocked after the most recent episode as the judges decided to save Derbyshire teacher Brogan.
The announcement means that all four semi-finalists will proceed into next week’s grand final.
Despite Brogan getting emotional as she found out that she would be in this year’s final, many fans felt that the decision was “suspicious” and fumed that the show had “changed the rules” when it suited.
Although all four contestants were worried that they could be the next to leave the show, Brogan and fellow contestant Man Yee appeared to be most at risk.
Annie, Brogan, Debra and Man Yee were asked by the judges to create Japanese-inspired outfits for this week’s challenge.
Judge Esme Young told the contestants that she wanted them to come up with a kimono-style dress in this week’s pattern challenge, with Brogan receiving some criticism from the judges for her design.
In the transformation challenge, the four had to “beautify” old denim items using a Japanese technique called sashiko.
Brogan was dubbed “the most competent sewer” by judge Patrick Grant going into the final round. However, the judges did say that both she and Debra were in a precarious position.
The made-to-measure challenge saw the sewers coming up with origamiinspired creations. Fans remarked online that Brogan may be in trouble as her design seemingly did not meet the brief.
After a difficult last round, it was time for the judges to announce who would be leaving.
Presenter Sara Pascoe remarked: “I hate this bit. The judges have said it’s never, ever been this difficult before.
“It’s such a tough, tough decision, but the person going home is... No one!”
Patrick explained to viewers that they were unable to choose between Brogan and Man Yee, so made a surprise decision not to pick anyone to leave.
But not everyone was pleased with the shock announcement. Twitter user @ EilidhNash commented: “What the actual @sewingbee that decision has been obvious to viewers for weeks and when it was the only one available you change the rules!”
@leleloves72 penned: “I smell nepotism with Brogan because how did she stay?”
JaneRoberts added: “Really #SewingBee. Surely the non-origami dress should have left. Brogan bias.”
@simonmunday65 fumed: “Very suspicious, why didn’t Brogan go? Clearly the worst of the week.
“Never trusted the BBC since they fiddled the result of naming the Blue Peter cat.”
However, other fans of the show were happy to see all four women make it to the final.
@qlcie shared: “omg so relieved they all made it to the final, would have been sad to see someone go home.”
“#sewingbee good decision,” @ SusieVereker added.
Very suspicious, why didn’t Brogan go? Clearly the worst of the week
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