ITV host and comedy legend Lee Mack has been left red-faced after a shockingly simple final question on his own quiz show, The One Percent Club, stumped both the contestant and himself, resulting in a jaw-dropping television moment.
The episode, which has since gone viral, saw a hopeful contestant make it all the way to the final round for a chance to win the show's massive £100,000 jackpot. To win, they only had to answer one last question that, in theory, 90% of the population should get right.
The Question That Brought a Comedian to His Knees
The final question presented was: "What is the name of the wooden boy whose nose grows when he lies?"
Despite its apparent simplicity, referencing the classic children's tale of Pinocchio, a wave of confusion swept the studio. The contestant, perhaps overcome with nerves, failed to give the correct answer.
In a moment of unscripted comedy gold, host Lee Mack also drew a complete blank. The comedian stared at the answer in disbelief, exclaiming, "I'm an idiot! I'm looking at the answer and I'm thinking, 'Of course it is!' I just couldn't think of it."
A Viral Moment and an Unclaimed Jackpot
The hilarious blunder meant the life-changing prize went unclaimed, but it created a different kind of win for viewers at home. Clips of the exchange have spread like wildfire across social media, with audiences delighting in the host's own failings on his program.
Mack's relatable reaction and quick-witted admission of his own momentary lapse in knowledge have been praised, proving that even the sharpest minds can have an off day. The incident has sparked a flurry of online comments, with fans calling it one of the most genuine and funny moments on television this year.
The show, which challenges contestants with questions that a certain percentage of the British public supposedly can answer, certainly lived up to its unpredictable reputation, delivering an unforgettable finale that nobody saw coming.
