Fans of Gogglebox have aimed criticism at some of the 'forced' emotional reactions of the cast in the latest episode.
The Channel 4 show documents families and groups of friends reacting to the latest week of TV in the UK.
This week's episode saw the cast members share their thoughts on Netflix's Adolescence, Coronation Street and Britain's Got Talent among others.
At the end of Friday's (March 28) episode, they were shown the Big Night of Musicals programme on the BBC.
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This celebration of musical theatre featured Vicky McClure’s Our Dementia Choir singing 'The Impossible Dream' by Andy Williams, accompanied by Michael Boe.
Many of the cast members were emotionally affected by the performance, but some Gogglebox fans complained they were deliberately forcing their reactions.
Gogglebox fans complain about forced reactions from cast
Some of the Gogglebox cast were brought to tears by the performance from the choir, but not everyone was so convinced of their authenticity.
One person wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter): "#Gogglebox Have they been told to UP their reactions! pathetic, what world do these people live in!!"
Another shared similar sentiments, posting: "I’m a very emotional guy, but that didn’t move me one iota. Yet these Goggleboxers are a blubbering mess!"
One viewer was particularly harsh, saying: "Jesus Christ this show [has] gone to the dogs. It used to be funny/entertaining with authentic reactions. Now it's full of annoying gobs***** playing up to the camera."
However, not everyone was annoyed by the reactions, as one person wrote: "Wonderful to see the #Dementiachoir on #Gogglebox they all looked so glamorous."
Another said: "I thought Jenny would cry, but they’re all going! #Gogglebox".
A third posted: "This dementia choir always gets to me man".
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Meanwhile, some viewers thought Michael Boe stole the limelight a little away from the actual members of the choir during the performance.
One shared: "Exactly what we thought. Not enough choir. #Gogglebox".
Another wrote: "yea, Micheal Ball really made that about the choir didn't he????"
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