Fans of ITV's The 1% Club were left frustrated just minutes into the latest episode, aired on January 10, as many complained about difficulty seeing image-based questions on screen. The quiz show, hosted by comedian Lee Mack, challenges 100 contestants with logic and common-sense questions, with the final round reportedly solvable by only 1% of the population.
One early question required viewers to count the number of bees and ladybirds in a small illustration, with options including whether there were more ladybirds, more bees, or an equal number. The correct answer was that there were more ladybirds, but the tiny graphic prompted a wave of complaints from those playing along at home.
Several viewers took to social media to express their frustration. One wrote, "I wish they would show us a more enlarged question up on the screen especially if it's a picture. Hard to see the questions sometimes. Up and down like a yoyo to get closer to screen." Another commented, "This is the only TV show where I need my glasses," while a third added, "I’m still in! I had to go right up to the TV to see though."
The show, which first launched in 2022, has become a ratings success, regularly attracting over six million viewers per episode according to ITV. It has been streamed more than 40 million times and has reached an audience of 43 million quiz lovers. Its accolades include Best Quiz Show at the National TV Awards, a Broadcast Award for Best Entertainment Programme, and a Rose d’Or for best entertainment show.
The 1% Club airs Saturday nights at 8.30pm on ITV, with all episodes available to stream on ITVX.
