Five Finalists Stumble on ‘Easy’ Final Question in ITV’s The 1% Club

On a recent episode of ITV’s quiz show, The 1% Club, all five finalists failed to answer the final question correctly. This incident sparked considerable viewer commentary, with many claiming the question was deceptively simple.

The Format of The 1% Club

Hosted by comedian Lee Mack, aged 57, The 1% Club challenges contestants through a series of increasingly difficult questions. The game kicks off with easier queries intended for about 90% of the population and gradually narrows down to a final question targeting the top 1% of players. Successful participants aim for the £100,000 jackpot.

Final Episode Highlights

In the latest episode, five contestants reached the crucial final question. The question posed was:

“When Vince announced his engagement, his friends decided to buy him some celebratory balloons. His best man only bought the balloons to spell STAG LOCATION but Vince’s other friends insisted he go out and buy the additional balloons to spell CONGRATULATIONS. What were the other three balloon letters he needed to buy for them to be able to display the word CONGRATULATIONS?”

The finalists were asked to discover the missing letters needed to complete the word. Unfortunately, all five contestants answered incorrectly.

The Correct Answer

Lee Mack revealed that the correct answer was the letters R, U, and N. Following the revelation, he expressed his disappointment, stating:

“Unlucky, commiserations none of you made it into the 1% Club! Congratulations on getting as far.”

Viewer Reactions

Social media buzzed after the episode aired, with viewers expressing surprise that the finalists could not answer the question. The official account for The 1% Club shared:

“This is the 1% question from tonight’s show. Only 1% of people can get this in 30 seconds. Can you? #The1PercentClub.”

• One user noted: “First one I actually got when no one else did.”
• Another declared: “Easy.”
• Several viewers voiced their excitement over correctly answering the question, with comments like: “omg first one i got right ! !”
• One individual humorously speculated: “Wonder did he have to ‘RUN’ to get them?”

Conclusion

As The 1% Club continues to air on Saturday nights, the show remains a popular fixture for quiz enthusiasts. The engaging format and challenging questions keep viewers invested, making it a must-watch program on ITV and ITV X.