Kirstie Allsopp Faces Backlash Over Empty London Tube Carriage Post

Kirstie Allsopp, presenter of Channel 4's Location Location Location, sparked a backlash after sharing her surprise at finding an empty London Underground carriage on the Central line at 9:20 a.m. on a Tuesday. She expressed concern on social media, suggesting the emptiness 'can't be a good thing,' but many users quickly pointed out she was traveling against the typical commute flow, as most people start work at 9 a.m. and would be heading into Central London rather than away. Commenters criticized Allsopp as 'out of touch,' explaining that the emptiness was expected given the time and direction of travel. Some users highlighted that very few people would be on that particular route at that time, especially heading east away from the city center after the morning rush. Despite her surprise, social media responses emphasized the normalcy of the situation, reflecting typical commuting patterns rather than any broader issue.