Viewers call AJ Pritchard 'really bad' after his 'car crash' GB News presenting debut on 'The Saturday Five'
From the Newshound archive · first published 6 October 2026 · last updated 7 October 2026.
GB News's social media post on petty crime formed part of the channel's output as AJ Pritchard's presenting debut drew widespread mockery, with viewers saying he should "stick to dancing.AJ Pritchard, whose debut on GB News's 'The Saturday Five' also drew criticism from LGBTQ+ fans over his decision to join the channel despite past allyship work including a cover shoot for Attitude magazine.
Former 'Strictly Come Dancing' professional AJ Pritchard faced a wave of mockery from viewers after making his presenting debut on GB News's 'The Saturday Five' on Saturday, with many calling his performance a 'car crash'. Pritchard, 31, hosted a segment on shoplifting and petty crime, but audience reaction was scathing, with viewers bluntly declaring 'he's really bad'.
Pritchard left 'Strictly' in 2020 and has since tried acting in 'Hollyoaks', 'I'm A Celebrity' and reality shows without recapturing his fanbase.
