August 20th 2023.
The Lionesses gave everything in the Women's World Cup final 2023, but were unfortunately met with a disappointing 1-0 result against Spain. Despite the heartbreaking outcome, the nation still tuned in to watch and support the team on the BBC.
Unfortunately, some viewers couldn't help but express their frustration when they heard Spanish commentators excitedly commentating on the game in the background. Some even admitted that they had switched over to ITV, with one tweeting, ‘I don't know about anyone else but I've had to switch channels from @BBCOne to @officalITV due to the Spanish commentary being so loud! Shame really as I prefer the BBC commentary.'
Robyn Cowen, a BBC commentator, addressed the mishap live on-air and issued an apology. She said, 'Apologies if you were hearing our Spanish colleagues, who are already very, very up for this.'
While the mishap was met with some frustration, other viewers found the crossover comical. One person remarked, 'I kinda like this mix of English and Spanish commentary on the BBC!'
Celebrities also proclaimed their support for the Lionesses after their loss in the final, including Gary Lineker, Carol Vorderman and Gemma Atkinson. Chris Kamara wrote, ‘Got that horrible feeling in the pit of my stomach
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