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Viewers Voice Frustration Over Challenging Questions on ITV’s The 1% Club
The popular quiz show, The 1% Club, hosted by Lee Mack, returned to ITV screens, presenting 100 participants with an opportunity to secure a substantial cash prize by utilizing their logic and common sense. The lure of winning up to £100,000 was prominent; however, as comedian Lee Mack revealed eliminated contestants, audience members watching at home turned to social media platforms to express their dissatisfaction with the perceived difficulty of the quiz questions.
Confusion Over Tapas Restaurant Riddle
One particular question presented by Lee Mack ignited considerable debate online. The question posed a scenario:
“Andy, Chris, and Brian dine at a Tapas establishment where every item on the menu is priced identically. They decide to evenly divide the total bill. Andy orders twice the number of dishes as Brian, and Brian orders twice the amount as Chris. The total bill amounts to exactly £60. What sum does Chris contribute?”
The correct response, £20, prompted bewilderment among viewers. Many online commentators admitted they became entangled in calculating individual meal costs rather than simply dividing the total expense, which was clearly stated in the question.
Social Media Backlash
Taking to social media platform X, displeased viewers aired their grievances:
- One disgruntled audience member exclaimed: “Which maniac devised these perplexing questions for this evening’s show?”
- Another viewer conceded: “To be fair, these are possibly two of the most challenging initial questions we’ve encountered #The1PercentClub.”
- Adding to the sentiment, a third remarked: “Honestly, I’m astounded by the complexity of the recent questions tonight, and we’re only at the 30% mark!”
- A fourth commenter questioned the question’s supposed difficulty level: “That surely can’t genuinely be a 15% question.”
Mixed Reactions to Question Difficulty
Despite the wave of online complaints regarding the complex nature of the question, some viewers found the query straightforward.
- One viewer commented: “3 people, £20 each. Simple.”
- Another supporter stated: “£20, they are splitting the bill equally so it’s irrelevant if someone orders more than another.”
Contestant’s Dating Show Revelation Stuns Host Lee Mack
The episode also featured a surprising moment when host Lee Mack was visibly astonished by a contestant’s unexpected revelation. The contestant confessed she was initially considered for a role on a distinctly different Channel 4 dating programme.
Naked Attraction Audition
Upon Lee Mack’s inquiry about her motivation for applying to The 1% Club, contestant Emily disclosed: “Well, I was actually intended to participate in Naked Attraction.”
“I was headhunted to appear on that show!!” she further explained.
The host, clearly taken aback by this admission, responded with disbelief: “No way, are you serious?!” Emily affirmed the veracity of her statement, confirming she had been scouted by representatives of the Channel 4 programme.
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Emily concluded: “I would never do that. So I opted to come on here instead!” Lee Mack replied with amusement: “Ah, well that’s a relief. For a moment there I thought the reason they’ve positioned you at the front was because the screen is going to come up!”