BBC Only Connect viewers were left distracted by host Victoria Coren Mitchell’s distinctive headwear during tonight’s quarter-final episode, as she sported an eye-catching green feather fascinator.
The 52-year-old presenter paired the unusual headpiece with a striking red floral dress as she guided teams through the challenging quiz show.
The bold fashion choice quickly caught the attention of fans watching the BBC Two programme, who took to social media to share their thoughts on the presenter’s distinctive accessory.
The quarter-final match saw two teams battle for a coveted spot in the semi-finals of the challenging quiz show.
Four Opinions emerged victorious over their rivals the Al Frescans in what proved to be a nail-biting final round.
The teams demonstrated their impressive general knowledge skills throughout the episode as they competed for advancement in the popular BBC Two programme.
The fascinator was seen from the moment she appeared on screen
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Viewers quickly took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to comment on the distinctive headpiece.
“Has anyone seen my dead peacock?” quipped one viewer of the BBC Two show.
Another fan questioned: “Has anyone got VCM wearing random headgear on their OC bingo card?”
The social media commentary continued with another viewer joking: “Victoria’s toupee is a bit obvs… seriously thought what do we think she or the costume team were thinking?
Four Opinions were victorious in the quarter-finals
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A fourth joked: “Do you think Victoria forgot she was hosting today and thought it was someone’s wedding instead?”
Meanwhile, other viewers were praising Corren-Mitchel for her fashion statement, as one noted: “Victoria is the epitome of where what he f**k you want.”
Someone else penned: “Victoria looking very posh tonight! I love it!”
This is not the first time Coren Mitchell has made headlines with her distinctive headwear choices on Only Connect.
During the December 23 episode, she wore a red fascinator to complement her red dress.
The following day, on Christmas Eve, she appeared wearing an even more festive creation – a fascinator designed to look like stacked Christmas presents, creating a top hat effect.
The Al Frescans were pipped at the post
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The host’s recent penchant for eye-catching headpieces has become a talking point among regular viewers of the BBC Two quiz show.
Despite her odd choice of headwear, fans of the show were still thrilled to see the teams compete against once another in a tense episode.
