Viewers were left stunned after an unexpectedly tense moment unfolded on ITV, when Romesh Ranganathan appeared to shut down Gabby Logan with a pointed on-air remark that reignited talk of an unspoken rivalry.
The moment aired during Romesh’s comedy game show Parents’ Evening, which he co-hosts alongside his mum, Shanthi Ranganathan.
An Innocent Game Turns Awkward
The show’s concept sees celebrities competing alongside a family member, with parents guessing how many questions their adult children will answer correctly.
In the episode airing Saturday, October 11, the lineup included Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Gabby Logan, and Pete Wicks, joined by their respective family members.
As the round began, Romesh explained that his own mum had scored zero in a previous attempt before asking the parents to place their bids.
Gabby went first, estimating her daughter Lois Logan would get three answers correct. Pete’s mum Tracy Wicks confidently predicted four for her son, while Krishnan followed with a higher bid.
The Comment That Changed The Tone
When Romesh returned to Gabby, she began to reconsider her estimate, suggesting she might have underestimated her daughter.
“For example, she would have definitely got Red Hot Chili Peppers,” Gabby said. “So if that’s the standard…”
That’s when Romesh cut in — fast.
“Don’t start taking shots at the game,” he snapped, immediately drawing laughter from the room.
He then followed it up with an even sharper line that caught viewers’ attention.
“We have to lower it to make celebs look good!”
The brief exchange instantly became one of the most talked-about moments of the episode, with fans reacting to the sudden shift in tone.
Viewers React To The Exchange
While the moment was played for laughs, many viewers described it as surprisingly blunt — especially given Logan’s long-standing reputation as one of the BBC’s most respected sports presenters.
Some saw it as classic Romesh humor, while others felt the jab landed harder than expected.
“She did NOT hold back — and neither did he,” one viewer commented online.
Another added, “That went from playful to savage real quick.”
More Tension Later In The Show
The awkward energy didn’t stop there.
Later in the episode, Pete Wicks appeared visibly stressed as his mum continued placing high bids on his performance. When Tracy pushed for a top score, Pete could be seen shaking his head behind her.
After being selected for the challenge, Pete admitted he was feeling “horrendous” before turning to his mum and jokingly scolding her: “What is wrong with you?”
What’s At Stake
On Parents’ Evening, contestants win money for charity if they meet their parents’ expectations. If they fall short, the prize money is reduced or split.
The highest-earning pair moves on to a final round, where they have the chance to double their winnings — adding extra pressure to every bid.
A Moment Fans Won’t Forget
Whether intentional or not, Romesh’s sharp response to Gabby Logan created one of the most memorable moments of the episode — reminding viewers that even lighthearted game shows can produce surprisingly tense TV.
Parents’ Evening returns Saturday at 9:40pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
