The controversial question that caused a stir on Family Feud. Credit:Channel Ten Australian Cycle Alliance president Edward Hore says he is shocked by the question. "Seriously, the hatred against cyclists has to stop. We are all someone's mother, father, brother, sister, son, daughter," he says. While he is "astounded" by the social media backlash to the question, Mr Hore says it is perfectly justified.

Grant Denyer asked: "What is something annoying that a cyclist might do?" Credit:Network Ten "I don't watch TV at all, but we heard about it and publicised it, thinking it was another stupid attempt at ratings," Mr Hore said. "We all know that as soon as you bring cyclists into the conversation you're going to get ratings, which is really sad."

Posts complaining about the question began filling the show's Facebook page on Tuesday evening. Facebook user Michael Pesch said: "The producers of Family Feud should hang their heads in shame. The next time a cyclist gets killed on the road you'll have to live with knowledge that your partly responsible for the death of a fellow human." User Tim Bates said: "As someone who was recently physically assaulted for nothing more than riding a bike, I'd like to know why Family Feud and Channel 10 are encouraging that sort of stupidity towards cyclists ... The fact the answer 'everything' was even allowed as an answer is disgusting!" Despite the backlash, there were also responses that called for viewers to "lighten up" and appreciate what most likely had been intended to be a joke.

However, Mr Hore argues that there is no joke in the hatred shown towards cyclists on the road. "Hatred on the road turns into danger towards cyclists," he said. Mr Hore said on Wednesday that he intended to call the show's producers to issue a complaint, but noted that he did not blame Denyer since he was "simply given a script". It is not the first time a question on Family Feud has caused a stir. In October last year the show faced fierce criticism after it suggested jobs for women commonly include hairdressing, reception work and domestic duties such as washing clothes and doing the dishes.



Network Ten has maintained that the responses received might not reflect the view of all Australians.

"Network Ten apologises if the response to a question in Family Feud last night caused any offence," a spokesperson said. "The results are determined by a survey of 100 Australians and we understand they are not necessarily reflective of all Australians." - with Tom Decent Follow Entertainment on Twitter