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Question Time host Fiona Bruce has often been hit with controversy through the various segments on her show, but one choice made people concerned she could lose her career. However, never one to shy away from the battle, Fiona wanted to push on and go ahead with her show because she was adamant that the topic was important, considering it was back during the pandemic. The TV star reflected on a segment she did relating to the Covid-19 pandemic where she got onto the topic of vaccines, but there was a group of people who were very much anti-vaccination at the time. However, Fiona was adamant she'd be able to handle it on Question Time responsibly.

In order to not appear bias, they ensured they had some people who were anti-vaxxers in the audience but also had people on the panel who were very knowledgable and passionate about vaccines; even before the show aired Fiona was hit with criticism.

She told The Telegraph: "There was a lot of criticism in advance, opinion pieces saying it was irresponsible, and even Nadine Dorries told me she was worried about it and, bluntly, worried about my career." However, she remained "determined" and said upon reflection it was a very worthwhile discussion.

She then stated that bringing the ideas "into daylight" is exactly what the programme set out to do. While that was a challenging ultimatum for her to face when she knew that people were questioning if her career could come to an end, she still shared her absolute love for the political show, admitting that the audience being able to have their say is her favourite part, adding: "The audience can smell nonsense a mile off."

But while Fiona has praised the balance of the show and how much of a say the audience has, it was only earlier this month that she was hit with bias accusations after appearing to dodge a question. She was asked outright about The Labour Party's plans to obring in an additional 6,500 teachers to support SEND within schools, asking: "Where has that gone?"

The host responded: "Okay, I'm gonna... I suspect you... I'm just gonna get around a few more people." People quickly rushed to X to fume about the "bias" nature with one user writing: "Tone deaf .. Fiona is a biased journalist, everyone knows it," and another echoing: "The bias in this program is an embarrassment for the BBC."

Another questioned: "Why was she allowed to ask her question then abruptly shut down?" It's not the first time she's faced the accusations and she's had to dodge them many times over the years.