Rylan Clark-Neal defends his new game show, Babushka, after online criticism

Rylan Clark-Neal has defended his new game show saying it's too soon to criticise it.

Babushka is filling in for The Chase on ITV while it takes its annual break but was panned by viewers on Monday.

People on social media called it "painfully slow", "absolute rubbish" and complained about it replacing Bradley Walsh's quiz series.

But Rylan, who quit Twitter over homophobic abuse he received about the show, said people would "get into it".

Rylan said he "loved every minute of it".

In a joke at the name of the show he posted a collage of photos of Dame Barbara Windsor - nicknamed Babs - a bush and a Ford KA.

The former X Factor hopeful and Celebrity Big Brother winner captioned the post "amazing".

This is the tweet he posted.

The new show sees contestants rifle through a set of giant Russian dolls for the chance to win cash prizes.

But Monday's debut failed to win over viewers who said there was too much chat and not enough questions.

Jane called it an awful show.

Clare said she wouldn't be watching again.

Brian doesn't seem to like Rylan very much.

Mike thinks it's pathetic.

Roger says the show's awful.

Ems says the show has the wrong meaning of Babushka.

Celebrities, and other fans, were out backing Rylan's new show though.

Scarlett Moffatt was loving it.

Claire Richards said she liked it.

Debbie is in holiday and still watched it.

Stacey was enjoying it too.

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