Unimpressed fans say ‘Christmas is cancelled’ as Eddie McGuire hosts Carols By Candlelight

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‘Haven’t we suffered enough this year!’ Unimpressed fans say ‘Christmas is cancelled’ as Eddie McGuire hosts Channel Nine’s Carols By Candlelight

By Alisha Buaya For Daily Mail Australia

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Eddie McGuire stepped in to host Vision Australia’s Carols By Candlelight on Channel Nine after David Campbell pulled out at the last minute due to coronavirus fears.

And it seems audiences weren’t impressed with the Millionaire Hot Seat host on Thursday night, with many flocking to Twitter to share their brutally honest thoughts.

‘Really we haven’t suffered enough this year now #CarolsByCandlelight gives us Eddie McGuire,’ tweeted one disgruntled viewer.

‘Haven’t we suffered enough this year!’ Unimpressed fans said ‘Christmas is cancelled’ as Eddie McGuire hosted Channel Nine’s Carols By Candlelight on Thursday [Eddie is pictured with co-host Livinia Nixon

‘Eddie McGuire hosting Carols by Candlelight? 2020 just doesn’t stop with its sh*******ery, does it?’ wrote another.

A third viewer echoed the sentiment, writing: ‘Eddie McGuire hosting #CarolsByCandlelight just sums up 2020 perfectly. S***.’ 

‘What’s the opposite of having the ‘Midas touch’? Because that’s Eddie,’ someone else bluntly quipped.

‘Why Melbourne, why?!! Torturing us all with Eddie flipping McGuire on #CarolsByCandlelight is the ultimate betrayal,’ another viewer added. 

Dynamic duo: Eddie stepped in at the last minute to host Vision Australia's Carols By Candlelight with Livinia Nixon

Dynamic duo: Eddie stepped in at the last minute to host Vision Australia’s Carols By Candlelight with Livinia Nixon

Festive cheer: It seems audiences weren't impressed with the Millionaire Hot Seat host on Thursday night, with many flocking to Twitter to share their brutally honest thoughts

Festive cheer: It seems audiences weren’t impressed with the Millionaire Hot Seat host on Thursday night, with many flocking to Twitter to share their brutally honest thoughts

They added: ‘The lowest of endings to a low year #christmasiscancelled.’

‘We can blame NSW for Eddie McGuire as host,’ a less-than-pleased viewer wrote. 

‘David Campbell was supposed to be hosting but the COVID outbreak meant he’s stuck in Sydney #CarolsByCandlelight.’

'Christmas is cancelled': Another viewer tweeted, 'Why Melbourne, why?!! Torturing us all with Eddie flipping McGuire on #CarolsByCandlelight is the ultimate betrayal'

‘Christmas is cancelled’: Another viewer tweeted, ‘Why Melbourne, why?!! Torturing us all with Eddie flipping McGuire on #CarolsByCandlelight is the ultimate betrayal’

Still got fans: However, there were viewers who appreciated Eddie stepping to host at the last minute, including one who said: 'Am I the only person who likes Eddie McGuire?'

Still got fans: However, there were viewers who appreciated Eddie stepping to host at the last minute, including one who said: ‘Am I the only person who likes Eddie McGuire?’

However, there were viewers who appreciated Eddie stepping to host at the last minute, including one who said: ‘Am I the only person who likes Eddie McGuire?’

Another tweeted: ‘I mean props to Eddie for stepping in last minute #CarolsByCandlelight.’

Eddie was recruited to co-host Carols By Candlelight after Today Extra’s David Campbell pulled out due to the COVID-19 situation in Sydney and potential border closures.

'Chuffed to be involved': Eddie was recruited to co-host Carols By Candlelight after Today Extra's David Campbell pulled out due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney and potential border closures. [Pictured, Isiah Firebrace belting out a Christmas favourite]

‘Chuffed to be involved’: Eddie was recruited to co-host Carols By Candlelight after Today Extra’s David Campbell pulled out due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney and potential border closures. [Pictured, Isiah Firebrace belting out a Christmas favourite] 

‘I’ve always enjoyed watching the show every year and I’m really excited and chuffed to be involved,’ Eddie said. 

David broke his silence on Sunday by posting an Instagram photo of himself sitting on the couch with his children, wearing a festive headband.

‘Guys, I am not moving. Stay safe. Wear a mask,’ the Today Extra host wrote in the caption. 

Staying home: David broke his silence on Sunday by posting an Instagram photo of himself sitting on the couch with his children, wearing a festive headband. 'Guys, I am not moving. Stay safe. Wear a mask,' the Today Extra host wrote in the caption

Staying home: David broke his silence on Sunday by posting an Instagram photo of himself sitting on the couch with his children, wearing a festive headband. ‘Guys, I am not moving. Stay safe. Wear a mask,’ the Today Extra host wrote in the caption