On February 2, audiences had been left shocked by viewers members' attitudes in direction of transgender panellist India Willoughby. India and the panellists had been discussing safeguarding feminine areas when some individuals within the viewers passionately argued in opposition to transwomen being allowed in ladies's areas, which India later known as "a lynch mob". The broadcaster has since addressed the controversy and defended the episode.
Fiona Bruce led the talk whereas Jenny Gilruth, Ian Murray and Ella Whelan joined India as friends.
Through the debate, one particular person within the viewers insisted intercourse couldn't be "modified".
They argued: "There are good males and there are predatory males, we should always not permit trans into feminine areas.
"There are good trans and there are predatory trans and that’s a truth."
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Calling the viewers a "lynch mob," India added: "I can’t think about another minority being talked about in that manner and everybody simply sitting again and letting it happen."
Responding to the episode, the BBC said: "The purpose was to have a civilised and well mannered dialog, whereas additionally recognising that this can be a extremely delicate problem with issues being expressed on all sides of the talk.
"We heard distinguished contributions from the Scottish authorities consultant round help for his or her legislative proposals on gender reform and from India Willoughby – who as we indicated in our introduction is a trans rights campaigner.
"Fiona Bruce handled all members of the panel pretty and intervened when essential to preserve the dialogue on monitor.
"All panellists got ample time to voice their opinions. We additionally heard a variety of viewpoints from the viewers throughout this explicit debate."
Viewers on the time took to social media to criticise the dealing with of the talk.
Twitter consumer @IamSamHart wrote: "@IndiaWilloughby Simply obtained likelihood to observe #QuestionTime and I've to applaud you in your professionalism in coping with a number of the nonsense feedback from these on the panel and from the viewers.
"The feedback had been eye-opening and you've got my full help."
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@MattDurand96 added: I believe we have all seen the...occasion, that was final week's #QuestionTime and the inexcusable Transphobia
@IndiaWilloughby was subjected to by the seemingly, virtually undeniably hand-picked viewers to get one response..."
Only a pointless sl***ing match, they did nothing however trigger extra of a divide. #EllaWhelan #IndiaWilloughby @bbcquestiontime." (sic)
@Lordflashh3art argued: "All these individuals laying into #IndiaWilloughby have to #bekind.
"I believe she did a fantastic job on #QuestionTime final night time, liked the behind the scenes interview." (sic)
"Crikey... That was a firey #QuestionTime change. A measured dialog would have trumped what got here throughout as bullying at occasions," @HaksPheenom shared.
@Words_Of_Heresy posted: "#QuestionTime #bbcqt So some individuals do not like what India Willoughby has to say - she does not converse for all trans ladies.
"The overwhelming majority of trans ladies aren't monsters or predators. They simply wish to reside their lives in peace."
Query Time airs Thursdays at 8pm on BBC iPlayer and 10.35pm on BBC One.