1 week Ago By Peter Harris
ITV's The 1% Club host Lee Mack confessed that he was taken aback at the start of the show by a 'sneaky question' which tripped up a surprising number of contestants. The comedian made a return as host in the latest instalment of the series, hailed as the nation's top quiz since its debut last year. Each week, 100 individuals participate, tackled with a range of questions.
As is the norm, every contestant kicks off the game with a £1,000 bank, which is forfeited to the prize pot upon elimination. This setup paves the way for one lucky competitor to snatch up a cool £100,000. The comedian took a moment to remind viewers that the essence of the gameshow isn't about the extent of one's knowledge but rather how one's brain ticks.
The queries aren't designed to escalate in difficulty per se as the rounds advance; they focus on the percentage of the populace who can answer correctly. Yet, it was the Not Going Out star himself who was left gobsmacked after an early stumper pushed 19 participants out of the running, reports Lancs Live . The particularly crafty question posited under the guise that 80% should find it straightforward asked: "What common food below has had its letters rearranged into alphabetical order? ABDER.
" The revelation that the jumbled word was 'bread' astounded Lee Mack, and with 19 contenders eliminated on this misstep, he expressed his shock: "19 people are out! I'm surprised at that, I'll admit." Social media was abuzz with reactions as viewers shared their thoughts online. One perplexed viewer exclaimed: "How did 19 get that wrong?" Another joined in, questioning: "Do those people not have toast in the morning?" Another person commented: "A very sneaky question.
" In a show of empathy, one viewer pointed out the tricky nature of the challenge: "It's the way the question is worded, isn't it?". One individual responded to the official 1% Club X account with disbelief: "No way is that a 80% question." The mass elimination led to a significant increase in the prize fund, with over £20,000 added.
The game proceeded smoothly with all contestants getting the next question right, and only a few stumbling in the subsequent rounds. This meant that the 80% question saw the largest drop in players at once by a considerable margin. The second-highest number of eliminations was 11, due to a question about tile patterns.
By the time Lee Mack got to the 35% question, the prize pot had reached a whopping £80,000. The 1% Club continues next Saturday at 9pm on ITV1 and is streaming on ITVX..
