ITV's hit quiz programme The 1% Club found itself in an embarrassing situation during Saturday night's broadcast when a technical failure forced producers to issue an on-air apology to viewers.
The incident occurred during a crucial segment of the show hosted by comedian Lee Mack, where contestants were presented with a question about a fictional company's profits. As the question appeared on screen, the graphics failed to display properly, leaving both studio participants and home viewers confused.
What Went Wrong?
During the problematic segment, host Lee Mack was explaining a question involving a made-up company's financial figures when the on-screen graphics malfunctioned. The technical glitch meant that vital information needed to solve the puzzle wasn't properly visible to viewers.
Rather than continuing with potentially compromised footage, the production team made the decision to pause the broadcast and address the issue directly with audiences.
The On-Air Apology
Viewers were surprised to see an apology card appear on their screens with the message: "We apologise for the temporary fault. Normal service will resume shortly."
The interruption was brief but noticeable, occurring during what should have been a seamless segment of the popular prime-time quiz show. The programme quickly returned to normal, with Lee Mack continuing to host the remainder of the episode without further issues.
Viewer Reaction
Social media immediately lit up with comments from viewers who had spotted the technical difficulty. Many expressed confusion about what had happened, while others praised the production team for their quick response in addressing the issue.
One viewer commented: "Well that was awkward on #The1PercentClub with the technical fault and apology on screen!" while another wrote: "Respect to ITV for apologising straight away rather than pretending nothing happened."
About The 1% Club
The 1% Club has become one of ITV's most successful quiz formats since its launch, challenging contestants with logic-based questions rather than general knowledge. Hosted by Lee Mack, the show tests whether participants can join the elite "1% Club" by answering increasingly difficult questions.
Saturday's technical issue marks one of the few broadcasting problems the show has experienced since it began airing, with the production team's swift apology demonstrating their commitment to maintaining quality standards for their audience.
