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Most annoying TV presenter?

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shysal Tue 18-Aug-15 13:19:29

I recorded a few of ITV daytime's 'Guess this House' for 'rainy day' watching. As well as the non-grammatical title, Saira Khan the presenter is so intense, false and loud that I have no desire to watch more than the first episode, so have deleted the rest. As a previous Apprentice contestant, she is meant to be intelligent, but even her pronunciation of (H)aitch irritates me.
Who would you choose as your most annoying presenter?

KatyK Wed 19-Aug-15 20:18:39

Oh no I can't stand Jimmy Carr either. Also Anne Robinson - awful.

Bennan Thu 20-Aug-15 08:29:21

Agree with Jimmy Carr, Ross, Robinson and the truly awful Clarkson, but does anyone find Sally from South Today as irritating as I do? Also, I know she's not a presenter but if the "Sturgeon'appears, as an exiled Scot I have sing very loudly, mute the TV or leave the room! Sorry, rant over!

Atqui Thu 20-Aug-15 10:07:12

Chris packham,
Chris Evans

rosesarered Thu 20-Aug-15 10:11:47

Bennan grin

mummsymags Thu 20-Aug-15 10:30:14

Oh No! Can't believe I'm so out of step! I really like Robert Peston, Alexander Armstrong, Naga Munchetty and Kay Burley I find them professional and not too egotistic - unlike Ross who, despite his wit, I find quite tedious. I used to like Tarrant when he was silly but he grew up - and so did I. Maybe it's the fate of all media personalities, if around for any length of time, to outgrow the persona they have created, but get stuck with, and then have to continue performing in that role. Can't imagine a worse fate!

Eggheads......ugh......the expressions on their faces when JV says they've won (again), as though they are thinking "Yes, yes, we know. Finish the programme and let's get out of here" Smug bunch. Or maybe they're just bored with it and have grown used to the money?

I wouldn't swap with any of them, terrible job.

Hattiehelga Thu 20-Aug-15 13:39:07

I used to really like Through the Keyhole and "having a nose" at how the rich live !! However, it is spoiled for me now that it is presented by creepy and unsavoury Keith Lemmon - shudder !!

Tegan Thu 20-Aug-15 14:15:05

Totally agree with that, Hattie.

Lilygran Thu 20-Aug-15 14:17:16

Lowri Turner. No contest!

ajanela Thu 20-Aug-15 17:00:29

Bruce Forsyth. I know he is a talented man but he can't let anyone else have the limelight

Anniebach Thu 20-Aug-15 17:23:56

I so agree Bruce Forsyth hogs the limelight

granfromafar Thu 20-Aug-15 17:31:10

I'm with auntbett and hattie as I can't abide Keith Lemon, especially the way he speaks. He's advertising something at the moment (phone network maybe?)and I wouldn't buy anything he advertises on principle!

Maggiemaybe Thu 20-Aug-15 18:34:31

Oh, I agree, Keith Lemon and Lorraine Kelly - yuck! I quite like everyone else mentioned. I must be easily pleased! smile But I really don't like professional Yorkshireman Parky, especially when he's flogging insurance.

Maggiemaybe Thu 20-Aug-15 18:37:01

Oh no, I hadn't noticed the mention of Jeremy Clarkson - I can't abide him either.

vickya Thu 20-Aug-15 18:49:56

I agree about loving Naga Munchetti and Charlie Stayt. Bill Turnbull and Louise are OK, also Steph and also but really can't stand Sally Nugent or Carol let's just hear about the weather in Scotland. She has too big a slot each time. I have to switch to ITV.
Jeremy Clarkson is awful,or was, and yes Paxo is unpleasant to the students. The new breakfast person, Victoria?Is good, two older ones, don't know names, seem second-rate. Alice from London is great. All the breakfast London ones are.

teddybeardoctor Thu 20-Aug-15 18:56:53

KEITH LEMON.....aaaagh!
Chris Evans....blurggggh!!
Lowry Turner, definitely. There is a website named , something like, Lowry Turner the most evil woman in the world. But I think that's going a bit far.
Anne Robinson & bl**dy Gloria Hannaford. They are both SO sneering and patronizing...eeeeeaaaaargggghh!

chrissyh Thu 20-Aug-15 18:59:29

Keith Lemon. Being rather nosey I used to love Through The Keyhole and, although Lloyd Grossman's voice could be annoying, I still enjoyed it. Looking forward to it's return I tuned in and could only stand about 15 minutes of that terrible Keith Lemon. I know lots of youngsters find him funny but I really can't stand him.

kittylester Fri 21-Aug-15 08:03:14

Jane McCubbin (?) on Breakfast and some chap on the One Show who seems to be a very determined Liverpudlian. There is someone called Emily on the East Midlands news who drives me dotty!

I'm not intolerant, you understand! grin

Nanajaws Fri 21-Aug-15 09:03:32

Jonathan Ross, Jeremy Clarkson !!!!

henetha Fri 21-Aug-15 10:21:43

This is fun, isn't it! I like lots of those mentioned above, but my personal dislike is reserved for Keith Lemon, -who on earth would want to invent a character like that??? Also, Anne Robinson who is so sneering. Also, she is the worst dressed woman on tv, i.m.h.o.

Ana Fri 21-Aug-15 10:48:25

I find Kirsty Walk irritating, her voice grating, and she takes the prize for worst-dressed woman on tv in my book!

Ana Fri 21-Aug-15 10:48:51

Kirsty Wark!

Anniebach Fri 21-Aug-15 11:32:00

Esther Ranzen

felice Fri 21-Aug-15 11:42:54

The 'experts' on the Antiques Roadshow and Flog It, especially the one who does the glass on AR when he twirls someones precious object around like a circus performer.
The patronising way they ask people 'do you know what it is',,,, have they never heard of the internet.
Then whats his name the presenter on Flog it who asks someone who has just sold something for 20£ what they are going to do with the money ?????
Put it towards the cost of the petrol and the hotel to attend the auction perhaps.

Nanajaws Fri 21-Aug-15 11:51:00

I agree Ana - add Kirsty Wark, Anne Robinson and Keith Lemon to my list, plus Tony Blackburn and Peter Andre. Chris Evans is great on radio but I don't like watching him on TV.

AnnieGran Fri 21-Aug-15 19:14:51

I'll whisper it quietly in case he is a special case who only attracts adoration, but - nobody has mentioned Stephen Fry yet. Is he a sacred cow or does he irritate anybody else?