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Abbie Meehan

Edinburgh crash out of BBC University Challenge as viewers call for rule change

Fans of BBC University Challenge have all criticised the show for letting the winning team 'carry' its teammates - as the University of Edinburgh lost out just before the final on Monday night.

As reported by the Scottish Sun, Reading University swept aside the University of Edinburgh in the semi-final - but some fans were not happy with the set-up.

University Challenge contestant called out for being 'carried' throughout the show.

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The Reading team, who had a higher average age than their Edinburgh competitors, comprised of Jesudoss, Ounsley, Hutchinson and Bishop.

But Bishop has been called out on social media for being 'carried' throughout the show - and fans flocked to Twitter to make their voices heard.

One joked: "Bishop should just bring a couple of ice packs for Hutchinson and Ounsley in the final. Those shoulders are going to need it from all that carrying."

Another Twitter user said: "Has Ms Bishop answered a single question since she joined?"

A third wrote: "University Challenge In the Final Reading need to replace Bishop."

One then quizzed: "Is Bishop just making up the numbers?", while more comments read: "Is Bishop actually contributing anything here?", and "Can Someone Please Check That Bishops Alive!!!!"

Reading University sailed through to the final ahead of the University of Edinburgh, however, with a score of 145 points.

The official Twitter account for Edinburgh University wrote: "Congratulations to the @EdinburghUni team on a stellar effort, and best of luck to the @UniofReading team in the final! #UniversityChallenge"

You can watch the final of BBC's University Challenge on April 4, 2022 on BBC Two.

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