BBC viewers who tuned into the latest instalment of The One Show were quick to label the show “quite off-putting” as they were left distracted by the evident colour clash during the programme.

Within minutes of the show starting, X (formerly Twitter) lit up with reactions. “My eyes are burning! Who decided on this colour scheme?” one viewer wrote.

Another added, “I can’t even hear what they’re saying — it’s just colour chaos. Someone needs to tone down the saturation!” A third joked, “I think my TV is trying to blind me. Alex in pink, Roman in orange, and that bright green sofa — help!”

Indeed, it was the combination of all three elements that appeared to throw viewers off. Alex Jones, ever the fashion risk-taker, wore a bright fuchsia blouse, while Roman Kemp sported a vivid tangerine jumper — two tones that clashed fiercely under the studio’s LED lighting.

Add in The One Show’s trademark lime-green couch and the multicoloured set graphics flashing in the background, and the result was what one fan called “a rainbow explosion with no off switch.”

The evening programme was back on Wednesday (April 9) with Clara Amfo and Alex Scott at the helm. Joining them on the famous green sofa was Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker and actors Emma Corrin and Diego Luna.

Before Clara and Alex spoke to their guests, they joined presenter Nikki Fox for a Watchdog update but fans were quickly put off with the bright red background on their screens as well as Niki’s red dress that appeared to clash with the backdrop.

Heading over to X in their droves, one fan demanded the BBC show to do better and wrote: “#watchdog #bbcwatchdog #theoneshow finding #nikkifox wearing a red dress in front of a red screen quite offputting. Better planning please.”

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Niki Fox was back to deliver the latest Watchdog updates

Another penned: “All that background red is too much.”

Behind the laughter, some fans offered practical advice for the show’s producers. “They need a color consultant,” one tweet read. “The lighting team should coordinate with wardrobe — they’re both doing great work separately, but together it’s chaos.” Others suggested the BBC switch back to softer tones for the set or slightly dimmer lighting to avoid similar incidents.

This isn’t the first time The One Show has sparked a visual debate. In previous years, fans have called out everything from clashing graphics to overly bright furniture choices. Yet each time, the show seems to embrace the feedback with humor — often joking about it on-air the following night.

Long-time viewers are already anticipating a cheeky mention in the next episode, perhaps with Alex and Roman poking fun at the fuss.

A third asked: “What’s going on with the colour clashes?” While another remarked: “Who didn’t get the dress colour memo?”

When Clara and Alex returned to present from the normal background that fans are accustomed to, viewers were relieved, with one writing: “Thank goodness normal colour has resumed.”

Last week, The One Show had to pause to issue an apology after a guest accidentally used foul language during the episode. Actress Sally Phillips was chatting on the BBC talk show when she slipped up and swore before the watershed.

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BBC viewers complained about the bright red background

While reflecting on another actor’s impressive skills, Sally shared a moment when she told her co-star Ben Miller, “Oh s**t, he’s really good.”

In the moment, presenter Alex Jones laughed at the comment, but later, her co-host Lauren Laverne addressed the slip-up, apologising to viewers.

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The One Show hosts were forced to apologise(Image: (Image: BBC))

The show quickly moved on to a segment discussing the decrease in children’s reading habits since the pandemic, focusing on an event to help get kids reading again.

But once the segment had finished, Lauren said: “Now I think speaking of language, and the love of language, we should just apologise for any fruity language. Sorry.”

BBC’s The One Show was back with its usual mix of lively chat and celebrity interviews on Wednesday evening — but for once, it wasn’t the guests or the headlines that had everyone talking. Instead, viewers were left completely distracted by what many described as a “colour overload” on screen, with fans taking to social media to complain that the show was visually “too much.”

The BBC’s flagship early-evening program, hosted this week by Alex Jones and Roman Kemp, is known for its bright set design and upbeat atmosphere. But during Wednesday’s broadcast, viewers were quick to notice that something felt a little overwhelming — and it had nothing to do with the show’s content. Between the hosts’ vivid outfits, the neon lighting, and the bold digital backdrop, fans said they could barely focus on what was being said.

Despite the unexpected distraction, both presenters carried on effortlessly, unaware of the visual uproar happening online. The show featured interviews with a mix of celebrity guests, including a segment about a new BBC drama and a heartwarming story from a local hero. But judging by the social media buzz, the colour clash stole the spotlight from the guests themselves.

One viewer wrote, “I love The One Show, but tonight’s colour palette gave me a migraine. Someone please tell wardrobe and lighting to have a meeting!” Another chimed in: “They both look great, but my poor eyes can’t handle the combination. I had to lower my TV brightness.” Others defended the bold visuals, saying the bright tones added energy and fun to the midweek broadcast. “It’s autumn gloom outside — I’ll take a colour clash any day,” one fan posted.

The BBC has not officially commented on the fan reactions, though wardrobe and set design choices are known to be a frequent topic of viewer discussion. In the past, the show has faced similar moments of unintended distraction — from guests’ eccentric outfits to overly dynamic background animations. But this time, it seems the visual overload reached new levels, especially on ultra-HD screens that made the hues even more striking.

Regular viewers know The One Show for its cozy, unpredictable atmosphere — where serious topics, celebrity banter, and the occasional wardrobe surprise all share the same stage. The program thrives on its spontaneity, and its presenters are famous for laughing off on-air quirks. But as one fan put it, “This wasn’t just quirky — it was sensory overload!”

Roman Kemp, who joined The One Show team as a regular presenter in 2024, is known for his youthful energy and casual, colorful fashion sense. Paired with Alex Jones’ sharp style and love of bold patterns, the two often bring vibrancy to the screen. But fans agreed that this week’s pairing may have crossed the fine line between vibrant and blinding. “Individually, they looked great,” one user noted. “Together, it was like watching two highlighters having a conversation.”

Still, the good-natured complaints seemed to come from a place of affection rather than criticism. Many viewers praised the hosts for keeping the episode engaging and upbeat despite the visual chaos. “Even if I had to watch through sunglasses,” one fan joked, “I still love Alex and Roman. They make midweek TV bearable.”

A few viewers even turned the color clash into an opportunity for humor. Memes quickly surfaced online, comparing the presenters’ outfits to everything from Starburst wrappers to traffic lights. One post showing the pair side by side read, “When your wardrobe doesn’t get the group chat message.” Another said, “BBC Colour Clash Championships 2025: Alex and Roman take gold.”

Despite the distraction, Wednesday’s episode still delivered the warmth and charm that fans love. The presenters’ chemistry was as strong as ever, and their upbeat energy carried the show through seamlessly. Even as fans complained about the brightness, many admitted they couldn’t stop watching. “I was blinded, but entertained,” one viewer summed up. “That’s The One Show for you — even the chaos is charming.”

If history is any guide, the BBC won’t mind a little bit of chatter — after all, it’s often the spontaneous or unexpected moments that make The One Show trend. And while Wednesday’s “colour chaos” episode might have tested viewers’ eyesight, it also reminded audiences of what makes live TV so endearing: the fact that, no matter how polished the production, sometimes real life — and a few clashing colours — will always steal the scene.