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“And when I say I don’t fish, I don’t mean I can’t fish, ‘Teach me, grasshopper,’ I don’t mean that. I mean I won’t fish because I’m a vegan.”<\/p>\n
As Paul questioned whether or not Bob knew this before getting him to fill in, Lee confessed he was aware he was a vegan but thought it would annoy his co-star.<\/p>\n
However, it looked as though the decision to have Lee feature on the show irked viewers watching the episode.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Taking to Twitter, @thegingerone82 said: \u201cGone Fishing totally gone woke no surprise really from the BBC, it\u2019s slowly been happening over the last 2 series. Why have a vegan who won\u2019t fish on a \u2018fishing\u2019 programme? Lee Mack is the least funniest person in the world. Bring back Bob.\u201d<\/p>\n @wildinggrace1 commented: \u201cSorry but Lee Mack on Gone Fishing didn’t work for me, there was barely any fishing owing to LM being Vegan (WTF) and it wasn’t funny. Should have just let Whitehouse and Ted do the episode on their own with Bob on Facetime.\u201d<\/p>\n @Kimmu14 tweeted: \u201cTurned off #gonefishing. @LeeMack shouldn’t have gone on if he is vegan and refuses to fish. He’s just being annoying with his magnet ‘fishing ‘. Would have rather they missed an episode tbh than replace Bob. Get well soon Bob. We’ll wait for you.\u201d<\/p>\n @RJPMartin1985 added: \u201cGone fishing completely ruined by the deeply unfunny Lee \u201cI\u2019m a vegan don\u2019t you know?\u201d Mack. First time I\u2019ve contemplated turning it off halfway through. Why invite a vegan to a fishing show?! Get well soon Bob!\u201d<\/p>\n However, it seemed not everyone was angered by the addition of Lee as some viewers liked the switch-up.<\/p>\n @overlookpumpkin commented: \u201cHonestly, Lee Mack metal fishing was hilarious.\u201d<\/p>\n With @JMTPilates tweeting: \u201cWe loved Lee Mack on #gonefishing tonight, very clever to show how to substitute for a vegan, a pastime that is more than fishing, chatting, good humour, peace and quiet, per substitute for Bob tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n
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