1. Tracey has the most annoying voice and is not funny
2. Same old celebrities from reality shows
3. Some questions are stupid
16 Reviews
Good concept, terrible execution
joshuabrowie-1307926 June 2019
Potential is there, but execution is lacking
habeebx-7716023 June 2019
The concept of a show where contestants have to phone random businesses for answers to quiz questions definitely sounds funny (at least, to me), but the shocking reality that random businesses over the phone just aren't that funny is perhaps the biggest takeaway from watching Hey Tracey. I don't think anyone would complain if there was a bit of production magic so that the people on the other side of the call weren't truly random, but were entertaining enough.
It's hard to see how else to improve the show, especially when it is so dependent on the interaction between a pretty good host and a mixed bag of 'celebrities'. I will say that it is bearable late night TV, but with a wealth of other options at your disposal on a 10pm Mondays, it is a show probably best tolerated on a particularly boring Sunday afternoon.
It's hard to see how else to improve the show, especially when it is so dependent on the interaction between a pretty good host and a mixed bag of 'celebrities'. I will say that it is bearable late night TV, but with a wealth of other options at your disposal on a 10pm Mondays, it is a show probably best tolerated on a particularly boring Sunday afternoon.
Hey Tracey, can you please get cancelled?
tomdaly-1743617 June 2019
Warning: Spoilers
So, imagine that ITV have hired two uni students to put shows on over the summer while the boss is in Saint Lucia. They go into a bucket marked "Do NOT Put These Shows On Under Any Circumstances Because They're CRAP!" and stick this on while they go off to the Bull's Head with their mates.
Honestly, how this TRAVESTY of a game show was put on our screens is beyond me. So anyway, here's what happens, Joel Dommett hosts this show and he has two teams of "celebrities" (I say celebrities, it's not like they could hire Hugh Jackman or Beyonce), to win money for two members of the public. They get help from Tracey, who's this virtual assistant-kind of like a budget Alexa- who resembles a foul-mouthed Northern lady, who was put together by some sixth form students as part of their computing course (sixth form students are probably the ones who greenlit this tosh), and she can call people in the real world to help the celebs answer questions.
This show is basically bottom of the barrel TV. I seriously hope it gets axed after its first episode. I was in sixth-form not to long ago, and I could commission a better game show. Heck, a CHIMP could commission a better game show!
Honestly, how this TRAVESTY of a game show was put on our screens is beyond me. So anyway, here's what happens, Joel Dommett hosts this show and he has two teams of "celebrities" (I say celebrities, it's not like they could hire Hugh Jackman or Beyonce), to win money for two members of the public. They get help from Tracey, who's this virtual assistant-kind of like a budget Alexa- who resembles a foul-mouthed Northern lady, who was put together by some sixth form students as part of their computing course (sixth form students are probably the ones who greenlit this tosh), and she can call people in the real world to help the celebs answer questions.
This show is basically bottom of the barrel TV. I seriously hope it gets axed after its first episode. I was in sixth-form not to long ago, and I could commission a better game show. Heck, a CHIMP could commission a better game show!
I weep for the human race
mattgal-6305310 March 2020
Absolute Sh**
blind_biker_dude25 July 2019
Dross
stujackson-4686122 July 2019
One of the worst things on television
mlepouard15 October 2020
Worst TV show ever
mattyfspurs16 July 2019
Very funny
magicsteve5559 October 2020
Rubbish
Turbs197731 March 2021
Absolute trash. Joel Dommett is someone who obviously identifies as a comedian and we have to swallow it unless we want to be accused of some kind of prejudice.
This show is absolute trash. The contestants surely cannot be as thick as they appear to be because they never have any idea of the answer to anything and therefore have to phone a member of the public. Its just pure, lowest denominator garbage aimed at drunk or stoned students probably. In my day it was "The Word" that I might watch whilst my head was spinning if I managed to turn the TV on after staggering home from the pub. It was rubbish, but at least it didn't insult my intelligence quite as much as this show does.
This show is absolute trash. The contestants surely cannot be as thick as they appear to be because they never have any idea of the answer to anything and therefore have to phone a member of the public. Its just pure, lowest denominator garbage aimed at drunk or stoned students probably. In my day it was "The Word" that I might watch whilst my head was spinning if I managed to turn the TV on after staggering home from the pub. It was rubbish, but at least it didn't insult my intelligence quite as much as this show does.
Truly abysmal
xobyle-2259912 October 2020
I had the misfortune of watching a episode from the first series. I forget which one, probably because my brain has tried to block out the memory of that tripe.
I was happy in the assumption "I know it's awful, but surely I'm not the only one who thinks that. It'll get cancelled". But no. It's back for some reason. And looks EXACTLY the same.
Someone at ITV must be trying their luck and seeing how low they can scrape the barrel before viewers switch off.
It's a shame because Joel Dommett is genuinely funny, I don't understand what they could have offered him to convince him to do the first series, let alone a second series. He must be desperate for screen time?
I was happy in the assumption "I know it's awful, but surely I'm not the only one who thinks that. It'll get cancelled". But no. It's back for some reason. And looks EXACTLY the same.
Someone at ITV must be trying their luck and seeing how low they can scrape the barrel before viewers switch off.
It's a shame because Joel Dommett is genuinely funny, I don't understand what they could have offered him to convince him to do the first series, let alone a second series. He must be desperate for screen time?
Utterly rancid
namstonk27 March 2021
TV for imbeciles....
peterspoems2 March 2022
There is nothing good about this show. It's certainly a low point in the career of everyone involved, it's a low point in the history of television. Somehow it got commissioned, how, God only knows. It's comedy for the type of person who thinks Impractical Jokers is a masterpiece, it's the Ja Ja Binks of television shows. It's offensive and about as funny as a toothache.
Cretinous drivel
djbethell-746-4889866 June 2022
brilliant brilliant brilliant !!!!
zoeevegreen22 July 2019
I completely disagree with the previous review, this show truly is the personification of joy and laughter. monday night, a seemingly gloomy occasion, has now been lit up. hey tracey provides mounds of happiness, much needed in today's world, and the show not only improves ones mood, yet also tests the mind. i can very truthfully say that i now know tons more about the origin of barbie and ken , than i ever thought i would!! in all seriousness, and honesty, i'm hoping and praying for a second season as joel dommet and donna preston each show have bought a smile to my face and tears in my eyes, donna is quite honestly brilliant at portraying tracey, and every guest brings a unique and new aspect. i cannot name a single fault - just a thank you for all of the laughs x
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