ITV Romesh Ranganathan's Parents' Evening hit with same complaint as show launches

Parents' Evening: Complaints about 'cruel' show as host Romesh Ranganathan tells parents their kids are 'failures'

The new ITV show Parents' Evening has been hit with complaints from viewers who have branded it "cruel" and "unfair". The show, which is hosted by comedian Romesh Ranganathan, sees parents quizzed on their children's lives and achievements.

In the first episode, Ranganathan told one parent that their child was a "failure" and another that their child was "lazy". Some viewers have complained that the show is too harsh on the parents and that it is not fair to judge them on their children's achievements.

Ofcom has received 49 complaints about the show, with some viewers saying it is 'cruel' and 'unfair'

However, ITV has defended the show, saying that it is a "light-hearted" look at parenting. A spokesperson for the channel said: "Parents' Evening is a light-hearted look at parenting, and we hope that viewers will enjoy watching Romesh Ranganathan put parents on the spot.

We understand that some viewers may find the show challenging, but we believe that it is an important conversation to have about parenting and the expectations that we place on our children."

Some parents have said they were 'humiliated' by the show, with one saying they felt 'like they were being judged'

Some parents who have appeared on the show have said they were "humiliated" by the experience. One parent said they felt "like they were being judged" and that the show was "not fair". However, other parents have said they enjoyed the experience and that it was a good opportunity to reflect on their parenting.

Ultimately, whether or not you find Parents' Evening to be enjoyable will depend on your own personal taste. If you are looking for a light-hearted and humorous look at parenting, then you may enjoy the show. However, if you are sensitive to criticism or if you feel that it is unfair to judge parents on their children's achievements, then you may want to give it a miss.