The controversy erupted during a tense final round between the two teams(Image: (Image: BBC))

BBC University Challenge host Amol Rajan slammed by viewers over 'unfair' habit

by · PlymouthLive

The host of BBC's University Challenge Amol Rajan has been criticised by some viewers who suggest that his quick-fire manner of asking questions may have affected the outcome of one episode. The issue came to a head during a nail-biting final round as Queens' University Belfast was trailing behind Imperial College London on Monday evening but managed to claw their way back for a victory.

Some fans were vocal online about Rajan's pacing towards the end of the match. A disgruntled viewer said:, "Don't like it how Amol Rajan massively speeds up the question asking towards the end of University Challenge. Not fair on the team in front. Should be the same speed all the way through. #UniversityChallenge #bbc"

BBC host Amol Rajan has come under fire from viewers after being accused of rushing through questions(Image: (Image: BBC))

Another joked: "#UniversityChallenge Cor, Amol can talk at a tremendous pace! If he ever wants a change of career, I'm sure he'd get snapped up by Buckeye Morgan's Horse Auctions."

Meanwhile, a third said: "Amol's speeding through questions. Not good."

Some even thought Rajan was favouring one of the teams with his delivery. A viewer said: "Amol doing everything he possibly can to make sure Belfast go out here. No need for such rushing,"

The Express reports others were wowed by the speed, with one saying: "Amol reading at the speed of light."

Viewers were recently left underwhelmed by what they deemed as overly simple question on a recent episode of the popular quiz show.

During the quarter-final bout, which featured Christ's College Cambridge squaring off against Warwick with a coveted semi-final berth on the line, host Rajan asked: "Who was the only person to sign or seal all of the following? The Declaration of Independence, the 1778 Treaty of Alliance between the 13 colonies and France, the 1783 Treaty of Paris, and the United States Constitution, of which he was the oldest signatory?"

Belfast managed to steal the win in a nail-biting finale(Image: (Image: BBC))

Warwick contestant Siddle was quick on the buzzer with the correct response - Benjamin Franklin - which earned his team an immediate 10 points. However, this seemingly straightforward question prompted critics at home to take to social media and express their disapproval.

One viewer said: "First question of the show and I got it correct. I'm switching off now. #UniversityChallenge." Another said "Actually too easy #UniversityChallenge."

Meanwhile, a third said: "Hell yeah, got questions right! Years of working at Blockbuster paid off."

Despite Warwick's initial lead thanks to Siddle's prompt answer, Christ's College Cambridge staged an impressive comeback, emerging victorious with a score of 205-155 and secured their place in the semi-finals.