Bradley Walsh Delights 'The Nightly Show' Viewers With Guest Presenting Stint

'Just let him do it full time.'

‘The Nightly Show’ may be continuing to struggle in the ratings, but those who did tune in to Monday (3 April) night’s edition were full of praise for latest guest host Bradley Walsh.

The ‘Chase’ presenter delighted viewers as he took over the reins of the troubled ITV entertainment show from last week’s host Gordon Ramsay.

Bradley Walsh was the latest to take the hot seat on 'The Nightly Show'
Bradley Walsh was the latest to take the hot seat on 'The Nightly Show'
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Many even called for him to be instated as the full-time host of the series in a bid to save it, with others claiming he had proven to be the best star to take on the challenge so far.

This type of show is made for Bradley Walsh. Just let him do it full time. #NightlyShow

— Daniel (@hillsiola) April 3, 2017

Bradley Walsh what a legend so funny on the Nightly Show and not one F word. #NightlyShow

— David Hannaford (@DJHannie) April 4, 2017

I think tonight's episode of #TheNightlyShow has been the best yet. It has taken 5 weeks but Bradley Walsh nailed it tonight.

— Nick Barnes👋🏼 (@imnickbarnes) April 3, 2017

Bradley Walsh= brilliant, funny, entertaining...definitely delivered.... looking forward to tomorrow #NightlyShow

— Patricia Kinsella (@Trishaa0) April 3, 2017

That was the best nightly show with @BradleyWalsh I've seen! I think he is so funny and totally owns the show! Slight whisky eyes though ek!

— Emma bradley (@emmbradley30) April 3, 2017

The Nightly Show with Bradley Walsh was the funniest thing I have seen in ages. Michael Bolton won't forget it in a hurry 😂😂

— Evelyn Russell (@florencejane) April 3, 2017

So if @ITV were just to permanently call it the Bradley Walsh Nightly Show, I would quite happily watch it

— mikewill37 (@mikewill37) April 3, 2017

First 5 minutes of the #nightlyshow with Bradley Walsh was slicker than a week of Gordon Ramsey.

— EmmaFB (@warrior_queen61) April 3, 2017

#NightlyShow much better host Bradley Walsh should be a permanent host

— Claire Ingram (@sidclaireingram) April 3, 2017

As ever though, the programme itself drew some criticism, with some viewers claiming the content was still of poor quality:

Bradley Walsh, Joe Pasquale and Michael Bolton on #TheNightlyShow tonight. Welcome to 1992.

— Alex Fletcher (@alexanderfletch) April 3, 2017

Just,caught the #NightlyShow for the first time love Bradley but oh dear the show is as bad as they say.

— ma bear (@julescartwright) April 3, 2017

Wow. So the #NightlyShow is utter fucking rubbish. Bradley Walsh looks like he's not slept in a month #PissHolesInTheSnow

— Chris Wyse (@sunners14) April 3, 2017

I like Bradley Walsh so thought I'd give @ITV Nightly Show a try. I've now turned over #NuffSaid

— Jim Falla (@argyllscricket) April 3, 2017

The series has been panned by critics and viewers alike throughout its run, and has also pulled in around a million viewers a night - less than ‘News At Ten’ previously attracted in its old 10pm slot.

It has been claimed Dermot O’Leary is returning to present the final week of the series, having been met with a warm reception during a four-night stint last month.

While it was originally planned each week of the show’s two-month run would be fronted by a different guest host, it seems bosses are hoping having Dermot back will help the series go out on a high.

Dermot O'Leary is returning to host the last week of the series
Dermot O'Leary is returning to host the last week of the series
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“Some of the other hosts didn’t really make it work, but as he does with all of his projects, Dermot made a great job of it.”

Despite the criticism, last week it was claimed the series could return for another eight-week run, either in the autumn or early next year.

‘The Nightly Show’ airs on weeknights at 10pm on ITV.

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