ITV viewers have slammed the channel for airing ‘woke’ and ‘hypocritical’ celebrity messages during the National Lottery’s New Year’s Eve Big Bash on Sunday.

The pre-recorded programme, which was presented by Alesha Dixon and Jason Manford, featured a number of performances from Busted, Take That and Becky Hill.

But some were not happy after a two-minute clip played where a variety of stars talked about the dangers of climate change.

The video included messages from Idris Elba and Olivia Colman and Hollywood stars Glenn Close and Woody Harrelson speaking about the need for urgent action to save our planet.

Several ITV viewers were left less than impressed and claimed that New Year’s Eve was not the time for ‘woke’ messaging, or being ‘lectured’ by wealthy jet-setting celebrities.

ITV viewers have slammed the channel for airing ‘woke’ celebrity messages during the National Lottery ‘s New Year’s Eve Big Bash on Sunday (pictured hosts Jason Manford and Alesha Dixon)

Idris was seen telling viewers that ‘global warming, climate change and the devastating loss of biodiversity are the greatest threats humanity has ever faced. We are in the midst of an ecological crisis.’

Olivia added that ‘we know exactly what needs to be done. We have the knowledge, the tools and the money. We lack only the will.’

Taking to X – formerly known as Twitter – one wrote: ‘Here we go, filthy rich w****** lecturing the plebs on climate change’.

A second said: ‘Just what we want on new years eve, a load of weathly celebs lecturing us on climate change whilst they live in mansions and fly in private jets #NYEBigBash

‘Another woke-fest yet again’.

‘Dear @ITV . We’ve tuned into this NYE show to listen to some music not to listen to a virtue signal on the climate! Please bore off!’

Another penned: ‘Talking about the environment…who cares on NYE’.

‘Turned on @ITV to see the National Lottery NYE Big Bash pushing the climate scam in all it’s glory! Turned off and party music now turned on!!’

While another agreed: ‘It’s NYE ffs. Have a day off.’

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A special two-minute clip played where a variety of stars talked about the dangers of climate change and included messages from Idris Elba and Olivia Colman

Several ITV viewers were left less than impressed and claimed that New Year’s Eve was not the time for ‘woke’ messaging, or being ‘lectured’ by wealthy celebrities

The broadcast was filmed earlier this month at the Ovo Arena in Wembley, London

Elsewhere during the night Paloma Faith and Becky Hill put on incredible performances as they lead the musical guests at the event held at OVO Arena Wembley.

Paloma made sure all eyes were on her as she took to the stage and switched up her hair again as she debuted a brunette perm.

The singer, 42, who usually has long blonde hair, recently dyed it a fiery red for the British Vogue Forces For Change party two weeks prior before chopping it off.

She looked incredible with her latest voluminous hairstyle as she donned a glamorous red satin gown.

Meanwhile Becky Hill put on a very leggy display as she danced around the stage in a pair of black leather thigh high boots.

The Better Of Without You songstress, 29, looked incredible as she teamed the footwear with a coordinated shirt dress.

She seemed in high spirits as she performed to an audience of over 10,000 people at the event which was filmed on December 6.

Elsewhere Take That performed their iconic song Never Forget along with their title track This Life from their critically acclaimed 9th studio album.

Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen dressed smart as they raised their arms in the air while the crowd joined in singing and dancing.

Jax Jones looked cool in a green fur hat while Calum Scott rocked a yellow suit as they put on an energetic show together.

Jax was seen flying across the stage while a number of dancers performed a routine on the stage.

Elsewhere during the nightbPaloma Faith put on an incredible performance as she lead the musical guests at The National Lottery’s Big Bash at OVO Arena Wembley

Meanwhile Becky Hill put on a very leggy display as she danced around the stage in a pair of black leather thigh high boots

Also during the jam-packed entertainment show was James Bourne, Matt Willis and Charlie Simpson from English band Busted.

Matt looked handsome in a plain white vest and black suit, teamed with a pair of quirky white and black loafers adorned with lobsters.

Charlie donned a black and white fashion forward jacket with dark baggy trousers and trainers.

James opted for a more casual look, sporting a blue zip-up fleece and trainers, with a pair of red basketball shorts, despite the cold weather.

It comes after Shirley Ballas and Charlotte Hawkins stood out from the crowd as they joined a host of stars on the red carpet for the Big Bash earlier this month.