December 11th 2024.
The anticipation was palpable as viewers waited for the next episode of their favorite game show, The 1% Club. But before we could dive into the action, we were reminded of what happened on the previous page and what was to come on the next page.
Unfortunately, the series return left many viewers feeling frustrated due to the incorrect answer given by some of the contestants to the opening question. Host Lee Mack always begins each episode by asking a seemingly simple question to 100 competitors. However, if they answer incorrectly, they are eliminated and cannot continue playing. This pattern continues for 15 questions, with each one becoming progressively more difficult. The difficulty level is determined by asking the same question to the public and seeing what percentage gets it right. And to make things even more challenging, the final question is only answered correctly by 1% of the remaining contestants.
The first episode of the four-part return of the popular ITV gameshow started off with a bang, as 20 contestants were immediately wiped out by the opening question. Lee asked, "In order to move the puppet's left arm, does the puppeteer need to move their own left hand or right hand?" As it was labeled the "90% question," it was predicted that 90 people would get it right. But to everyone's surprise, only 80 were able to crack it. Even Lee himself was taken aback by the high number of early exits. "Holy flips, we've lost 20 people!" he exclaimed. "I don't think we've ever had such a loud, 'Oh my God' on the show before."
One contestant, a micro pig trainer named Scarlett, shared how she got tripped up on the question. "I don't actually know my left and right, so I just closed my eyes and guessed," she explained. It was a tough start for the competitors, and viewers took to social media to share their thoughts on the errors. One person wrote, "Right!! So embarrassing to get this wrong!! Has he ever heard of a compliment sandwich?" Others chimed in, with one saying, "Still fuming about that 90% one. There's no way in hell that any of you have ever seen a puppet master that's facing the complete opposite way to its puppet."
Some fans even brought their own unique perspectives to the discussion. One person, who goes by the name Sean The Mondasian Psychic, boasted that not only would they have gotten the answer right, but they would have known it before Lee even said it. "They lost 20 people on THAT?" their post read. "What literal Muppets!"
But amidst all the commotion, one viewer noticed that Lee had dropped a subtle hint in his response to the question. "Lee Mack even gave away the answer with his joke about the puppet having a wank," they pointed out. They weren't the only one to pick up on this, as contestant Antony Dixey revealed a behind-the-scenes secret that may have contributed to others missing the hint. "But when filming, he does his gags after the question is done. It's edited like he is," he explained. "I was on this episode :)"
Despite the rocky start, the episode ended on a high note with three contestants correctly answering the 1% question and sharing the final £98,000 prize pot. The question was, "If you double the number of times the word 'triple' appears, how many 'ts' would there be in this question?" The correct answer was nine.
Since its debut in 2022, The 1% Club has become a beloved part of the TV schedule, winning the Best Quiz Game Show at the National Television Awards three times. It consistently draws in large audiences, with 3.2 million viewers tuning in for the Monday edition. And fans are in for a treat, as there will be new episodes dropping each day until Thursday this week, as well as two Christmas specials later this month and a special episode in support of Soccer Aid.
So mark your calendars and don't miss the next episode of The 1% Club, airing at 9pm on ITV. And if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures to share, be sure to get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency by emailing us, calling the provided number, or visiting our Submit Stuff page. We would love to hear from you!
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