Court challenge over vote to extend post-Brexit trading arrangements dismissedThe Big Fat Quiz of the Year made its anticipated return as 2024 reached its finale, but some viewers were unimpressed, arguing that the show didn't cater adequately for guest Chris McCausland. Celebs gathered on the popular Channel 4 panel quiz to tackle questions about the past year's happenings. Fresh from his Strictly Come Dancing triumph, where comedian Chris made a splash as the first blind contestant, fans noticed he might have been hard done by during the quiz. Chris teamed up with Maisie Adams faced off against Richard Ayoade teamed up with Katherine Ryan, and the duo of Rob Beckett and Judi Love, all under the watchful eye of host Jimmy Carr. But when it came to picture and video-based questions, viewers pointed out that Chris seemed at a disadvantage. Despite Maisie narrating the visuals for Chris, many felt it wasn't quite fair play. Even Jimmy Carr addressed the issue during the show, stating: "We are about to have what I can only describe as a very insensitive round Chris...it's time for Say What You See." Read more Vanessa Feltz confesses huge celebrity is 'absolutely foul' and 'the rudest' Rob Beckett even joked: "Just write nothing and you'll get points.", reports the Mirror . But in a turn of good fortune, Chris was quick on the draw, nailing the picture round with Maisie aiding as "his eyes". While Chris himself did not raise concerns about unfairness, viewers didn't hold back on social media, airing their views on the oversight. One viewer expressed discomfort with the show's lack of accommodations, stating: "The further into the Big Fat Quiz of the Year it gets the more glaringly obvious it is that there have been zero adaptations for Chris and it's just getting more and more uncomfortable." Another chimed in, criticising the show for its approach to inclusivity: "Big Fat Quiz of the Year showing itself up by inviting Chris McCausland on as a panellist then not giving him a proper audio description or adjusting the quiz itself to be inclusive... clearly showing the difference between diversity and inclusion at least." A third person pointed out the accessibility issues, saying: "Anyone else watching Big Fat Quiz and wondering why it's so inaccessible for Chris? They could've made very minor changes to the format (like less picture questions) and it wouldn't even be noticeable - it's more noticeable that he's struggling to take part tbh." Meanwhile, a fourth highlighted the isolating experience of the comedian: "Chris is demonstrating how isolating it can be when you are a disabled person in a group of not yet disabled people. Like being hearing impaired in a large group, he's getting somewhat left out because he can't see the visual cues." In the end, Chris and Maisie finished at the bottom of the leaderboard with 40 points, while Rob and Judi took the top spot with 45 points. In a recent appearance on Channel 4, Chris delivered an Alternative Christmas Message, advocating for an end to discrimination against disabled individuals. The Channel 4 show screened on December 25, serving as an alternative to the traditional Queen's Speech. Chris referenced his recent Strictly Come Dancing win in his address and stated that people with disabilities are "often some of the most resilient, creative and determined people you will ever likely meet". He then added: "We have to be in daily life and that makes us valuable people to have on the team. We can even win national dance competitions, just saying." A comment from Channel 4 has been requested by The Mirror.
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