May 30th 2024.
The 1% Club, hosted by Lee Mack, just wrapped up its latest season with a special appearance from a Big Brother star. However, the finale was not without some controversy as viewers noticed a contestant, Jason Duckett, seemingly giving away the answer to another contestant, who happened to be his wife. During a question about adding a letter to a body part to make it a job, Jason was seen touching his ears. While "ear" was the correct answer, Jason insists it was just a coincidence and not a deliberate attempt to cheat.
In an interview with The Sun, Jason expressed his admiration for the creativity behind the cheating accusation, but maintained his innocence. He explained that he was simply trying to calm himself and there was nothing to gain for either him or his wife, who was also a contestant on the show. Despite Lee Mack jokingly calling him "smug" for "beating" his wife, both contestants were eventually eliminated from the game.
Many viewers took to social media to express their belief that Jason was indeed cheating, with some even calling him out for touching his ears to give away clues. However, Jason maintains that it was just a coincidence and there was no malicious intent behind his actions.
Responding to the accusations, The 1% Club's official account made a cheeky comment about Jason potentially having earache. A spokesperson for the show also denied any wrongdoing, stating that there were no grounds for suspicion.
Aside from the cheating controversy, the finale also sparked some anger among viewers for Lee Mack repeatedly mispronouncing the name of one of the contestants, Yinrun. The 58-year-old host called her "Runrun" on multiple occasions and even made a joke about her name. Yinrun later clarified on Instagram that her name is indeed Yinrun, not Runrun, and that she does not have a twin.
Fans were quick to defend Yinrun and express their disappointment with the mispronunciation, with some even accusing the show of changing her name because it was considered easier to pronounce. The Agency has reached out to ITV for comment on the matter.
Overall, The 1% Club's season finale was filled with drama and controversy, but it seems that the show is standing by their contestants and their integrity. The finale may be over, but fans can catch up on all the action on ITVX. And who knows, maybe we'll see Jason and Yinrun back on our screens in the future. After all, it's not every day that a husband and wife compete against each other on a game show.
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