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The 10 most complained about TV moments of 2021 have been revealed

More than 150,000 complaints were made to Ofcom throughout the calendar year.

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Ofcom has unveiled its annual list of the most complained about moments of the year, and the top 10 for 2021 have been revealed.

Every year, the British public make formal complaints to Ofcom in their thousands over segments of television, or the shows themselves, that they find offensive or deem to be too inappropriate to be broadcast – and so, every year, the government-approved regulatory authority decides to release a list of the most complained about moments.

2021 has been a record year for complaints in the UK, with Ofcom revealing that more than 150,000 complaints were made throughout the calendar year.

Complaints made about BBC shows do not count and are not included in the list.

“Interestingly, it’s a relatively small number of TV shows driving the lion’s share – the top five most-complained about programmes account for 80% of all complaints,” explained Adam Baxter – Ofcom’s Director of Standards and Audience Protection.

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“Social media also has its influence on complaints figures.

“But for me, these volumes demonstrate the British public’s interest and passion for TV and radio programmes, and shows just how important they are to the cultural fabric of our nation.”

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Taking the top spot in 2021 was Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan’s controversial comments about Meghan Markle during her interview with Oprah Winfrey, where a total of 54,595 complaints were made, before Morgan was called out by co-presenter Alex Beresford, stormed off the set, and then days later, quit the show.

The actual Meghan and Harry interview was the fourth most controversial TV moment of the year, with 6,486 complaints.

In second place with 24,921 complaints was the episode of Love Island which showed Faye’s heated discussion with Teddy, where she accused him of cheating on her with another contestant – which ultimately turned out to be incorrect.

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The moment where Love Island’s producers sent a postcard from Casa Amor into the main villa to stir up drama, which inadvertently caused Faye to believe Teddy was cheating on her, came in fifth place with 4,337 complaints.

The third most-complained about TV moment was the Channel 5 documentary What Happened to Your Face – with 7,125 people formally complaining about the show’s comments about the appearance of several celebrities.

More than 150,000 complaints were made throughout the calendar year / Credit: ITV | CBS

Top 10 Most Complained About TV Moments 2021

  1. Good Morning Britain (Piers Morgan’s Meghan Markle comments) – 54,595
  2. Love Island (Faye’s treatment of Teddy) – 24,921
  3. What Happened to Your Face (Channel 5) – 7,125
  4. Harry and Meghan’s interview with Oprah Winfrey – 6,486
  5. Love Island (Casa Amor postcard) – 4,337
  6. Lorraine (Dr Hilary Jones’ comments about unvaccinated COVID-19 patients) – 3,769
  7. Good Morning Britain (Piers Morgan’s general comments) – 3,249
  8. Good Morning Britain (Dr Hilary Jones criticising fake COVID-19 leaflet) – 2,632
  9. Good Morning Britain (A debate about “ditching unvaccinated friends”) – 2,104
  10. This Morning (A segment titled “How to lose the lockdown pounds”) – 1,942

Featured Image – ITV

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A friendly reminder that there’s a takeaway called Jack Grillish in Swinton

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As were swept up in World Cup fever, football seems to be slowly consuming every other aspect of our everyday life, including food. Then we remembered there’s a takeaway called Jack Grillish.

Yes, seriously.

lf you’ve never heard of the pun-based fast-food joint over in Swinton, Salford, Jack Grillish is the late-night grill and cult-favourite takeaway named after the man himself.

Despite only joining Manchester City back in August of 2021, it didn’t take long at all for Grealish to get his own takeaway named after him, as the Chorley Road spot formerly known as Food Station changed its name not long after.

Most football legends have to wait their entire career to have a foodstuff named after them, let alone an entire building. In fact, we went there a couple of months back to see it ourselves.

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Jack Grillish‘s menu is exactly the kind of thing you’d expect to see at any no-nonsense takeaway in Greater Manchester: big burgers, lots of lovely chicken and plenty of naughty desserts.

Specialising in large trays of baked chicken, cheese and chips, it might not be the kind of thing the man himself can eat whilst away at England camp, but it’d certainly make for a banging tea for anyone watching the France game at home this Saturday.

Put another way, we’re hoping that by ordering from the gaff before the game, we’ll send a message out into the universe and not only will ‘Super Jack’ score but we breeze into the next stage of Qatar 2022.

If you also happen to be a bit superstitious, you can order from Jack Grillish HERE.

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Scientists discover the ‘world’s most relaxing song’ – but warn not to listen to it while driving

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After lots of extensive research, a new study has officially discovered what is claimed to be the “most relaxing song” in the world.

And now, they’re warning motorists not to listen to it behind the wheel.

The song, which is titled Weightless by Marconi Union, has been found to reduce blood pressure, slow the heart rate, decrease levels of cortisol – also known as the stress hormone – and can even make people so relaxed, they become drowsy and can even fall asleep, according to the study by shower gel brand Radox Spa.

Not only that, but the eight-minute piece of music was even found to be more relaxing than heading out for a walk, having a massage, or sipping a cup of tea.

During the research project, a group of participating women were given puzzles to complete in an allotted amount of time in order to increase their stress levels, and then, after completing the puzzles, they were played a number of different songs to essentially calm them down.

While the songs were being played, the participants’ heart rates, blood pressure, and breathing were monitored by scientists.

Once all the research was complete, the study eventually found that ‘Weightless’ was 11% more effective than the other songs – with a reduction in anxiety levels by 65%, and even making some of the participants “drowsy”.

Scientists discover the world’s most relaxing song, but warn not to listen to it while driving / Credit: RAC

“The results clearly show that the track induced the greatest relaxation,” explained Dr David Lewis-Hodgson, who conducted the research.

“Brain imaging studies have shown that music works at a very deep level within the brain, stimulating not only those regions responsible for processing sound, but also ones associated with emotions, and in fact, Weightless was so effective, many women became drowsy.”

Due to the drowsy nature of the song, Dr Lewis-Hodgson said he would “advise against driving while listening to the song” as he believes it could be “dangerous.”

The reason the song is so relaxing, though, isn’t quite as coincidental as it may initially seem.

The band actually admitted to working with sound therapists on the track, and used pianos, guitars, chimes, and buddhist chants to create the melody.

The song can even make people so relaxed, they become drowsy and may even fall asleep / Credit: Gregory Pappas (via Unsplash)

Speaking on how the song was created, Lyz Cooper – founder of the British Academy of Sound Therapy – added: “The song makes use of many musical principles that have been shown to individually have a calming effect, and by combining these elements in the way Marconi Union have, has created the perfect relaxing song.

“The study found this to be the world’s most relaxing song.”

Ms Cooper explained that the song is so relaxing as it contains a sustaining rhythm that starts at 60 beats per minute and gradually slows to around 50, so while listening to it, your heart rate gradually comes to match that beat – which is known as entrainment.

She also explained that the duration of the song being eight minutes in length is “important” as it generally takes about five minutes for this process to occur.

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On top of that, Ms Cooper also added that the songs has no repeating melody throughout, which essentially allows your brain to completely switch off because you are no longer trying to predict what is coming next.

Fancy seeing what the crack is then? You can listen to it here – but just not in the car.

Featured Image – Fausto Sandoval (via Unsplash)

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