BBC New Year's Eve special with Sophie Ellis Bextor branded 'awkward' by viewers

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Sophie Ellis Bextor's New Year's Eve TV special on the BBC drew mixed reactions, with some viewers describing the show as 'breathless, awkward and cringe. ' While some fans enjoyed the disco-themed special and commended the pop star for bringing the party to the occasion, others were less impressed, voicing their opinions on X.The singer was joined by several musical guests for her BBC's New Year's Eve concert, including Jessie Ware, Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears, The Last Dinner Party guitarist Emily Roberts and gospel choir the MDL Singers.

The Groovejet singer, 45, performed her hits along with a few surprise numbers for the show titled Sophie Ellis-Bextor's NYE Disco, the Mirror reports.One viewer commented: "What on earth is happening with the @BBCOne #NewYear show.

Poor Sophie-Ellis Bextor can't even keep up with her own songs, a breathless mess. Just lip-sync and then you can at least nail the stage presence...

this is cringe! " Another added: "Maybe I'm getting old but I can see why folk who stay in on NYE go to bed if the TV offerings are Sophie Ellis-Bextor or Jools Holland.""Who booked Sophie Ellis Bexter for New Year's Eve on BBC One? ? ? ?