Some hilarious new data has revealed the names of the people who are the “biggest complainers” and most likely to leave one-star reviews.
And it’s one of the UK’s most enduringly-popular names that’s taken the top spot.
Finding itself either at the top, or generally floating around the top of the popularity charts ever since UK name data began being collated, ‘John’ has been revealed as the name of the biggest customer service keyboard critic, according to Trustpilot.
In an era where online opinion now helps guide what we buy and where we buy from, Trustpilot has decided to analyse its platform of over 213 million reviews to reveal who are the nation’s “loudest complainers” and most frequent one-star reviewers – with the top 10 being made up of names typically given to men.
‘John’ tops the list, with people named this having left 8,648 one-star reviews since the platform first launched all the way back in 2007.
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Hilarious new data reveals top 15 names of ‘biggest complainers’ leaving one-star reviews / Credit: Pinterest
‘David’ and ‘Michael’ are the second and third biggest complainers, with 7,370 and 6,530 one-star reviews apiece, while ‘Chris’, ‘James’, ‘Paul’, ‘Robert’, and ‘Mark’ are just a handful of the other names claiming places in the not-so-coveted top 10.
When it comes to traditionally-female names, it’s beyond the top 10 where you’ll find these.
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‘Lisa’ is the most prolific traditionally-female name on the top 15 list, claiming the 11th spot, with ‘Sarah’ following closely behind at number 12.
Top 15 names of one-star reviewers
John
David
Michael
Chris
James
Mike
Mark
Robert
Alex
Paul
Lisa
Sarah
Steve
Sam
Daniel
The industries and categories of Electronics & Technology, Business Services, Money & Insurance, and Shopping & Fashion, are the places where the name ‘John’ most-frequently leaves a critical review, according to Trustpilot, whereas people named ‘Lisa’ are the biggest complainers within the Beauty & Wellbeing category.
‘John’ has topped the list as the leaver of the most one-star reviews / Credit: Unsplash
“Despite 73% of consumer feedback about businesses being positive, 14% still give a one-star review of their experience with businesses on our platform,” explains Carolyn Jameson, who is the Chief Consumer & Trust Officer at Trustpilot.
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“Consumers don’t expect businesses to be perfect, but they do want them to care and to make them feel valued and listened to.”
First look images released of new BBC comedy series Small Prophets filmed in Urmston
Emily Sergeant
The first images of a new BBC comedy series created by Mackenzie Crook filmed over in Urmston have been released.
Ahead of airing in early 2026, new on-set images of the six-part series called Small Prophets gives viewers a glimpse behind the scenes of the much-anticipated BBC comedy that was created, written, and directed by BAFTA-winning Mackenzie Crook – best known for his roles in The Office UK and Detectorists.
The series will feature a host of comedy stars including Mackenzie Crook himself, alongside the legend Sir Michael Palin, and other famous names like Pearce Quigley, Lauren Patel, Sophie Willan, Jon Pointing, and Paul Kaye.
The new images are said to reveal the ‘weird and wonderful’ new world Crook has conjured up.
The first look images of new BBC comedy series Small Prophets have been released / Credit: BBC
Small Prophets was both filmed and set in and around Greater Manchester – particularly in Urmston – and will be incorporating animation elements throughout as a story of ‘the magical and the mundane’ unfolds in a suburban cul-de-sac.
But what actually is the show about? Well, a synopsis on the BBC website explains: “We meet eccentric Michael Sleep (Pearce Quigley) whose darling partner Clea disappeared seven years ago. Since then, Sleep has lived a very ordinary life.
“He eats Shreddies, works in a DIY store, visits his dad Brian (Michael Palin), and hopes for Clea to return.
“One day Brian shares an old recipe involving rainwater, horse manure, and more than a little alchemy.
The show was filmed in and around/ Credit: BBC
“With recipe in hand, Sleep sets out (albeit with some scepticism) to create Homunculi – magical prophesying spirits that can predict the future.
“Sleep gets help from young work mate Kacey (Lauren Patel), an unlikely friendship that blossoms partly, but not wholly, through their mutual dislike of store manager Gordon (Mackenzie Crook).
“Their friendship adds to the frustration and intrigue of his nosy neighbours (Sophie Willan and Jon Pointing) who are obsessed with trying to find out what the hell is going on in the garden shed.”
Small Prophets will be released on iPlayer and BBC Two in early 2026, but an official air date is yet to be confirmed, so keep your eyes peeled.
Featured Image – BBC
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Ticket prices for Take That at Etihad Stadium revealed ahead of The Circus Live Tour
Lilly Boardman
Manchester-formed band Take That are back on tour, with ‘The Circus Live’, a reprise of their 2009 tour of the same name – and ticket prices have just been released.
The trio – Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald – are back after nearly 17 years since the original The Circus tour, which became one of the fastest-selling tours in the UK.
The return of The Circus Live Tour gives fans who experienced the first, the opportunity to reminisce and watch the same show more than a decade later, whilst also allowing newer fans to create new memories and witness high-quality live performances from the band.
The original setlist will be performed (with a few surprises along the way), and the trio will have support from The Script (who were support on the 2009 tour) and Belinda Carlisle.
Take That initially announced two nights at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, on 19 and 20 June 2026, before adding a third on 21 June due to phenomenal pre-sale demand – and the best news is, ticket prices have been released.
Tickets for the stadium shows start from £61 (plus booking fee) for seating.
General admission standing is priced at £76 (plus booking fee).
For the ultimate fan experience, you can buy a one of the two packages on offer which include a limited-edition circus inspired gift, a collectible laminate lanyard and exclusive online content.
You can choose between the front standing package costing £200 (plus booking fee) including a front standing ticket or the premium seat package priced at £241 (plus booking fee) which includes a premium reserved seat.
There are also amazing VIP and hospitality tickets available with Seat Unique, which you can check out HERE.
If you missed the presale, the general sale takes place on Friday 26 September at 9.30am HERE.
Emily Sergeant -
1st September 2023 
