ITV's hit quiz show The 1% Club has found itself at the centre of a viewer firestorm this week, after a notoriously tricky final question was branded "terrible" and "impossible" by furious fans on social media.
The episode, hosted by comedian Lee Mack, saw contestants battling through a series of logic and puzzle-based questions designed to identify the top 1% of thinkers. However, it was the final brainteaser that sparked widespread outrage and confusion among the audience.
The Question That Caused The Uproar
While the exact wording of the controversial question has been carefully guarded to avoid spoilers, viewers described it as convoluted and poorly constructed, with many arguing that the logic required to solve it was fundamentally flawed.
Social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), quickly flooded with complaints from viewers who had watched the episode. Many expressed their frustration, claiming that even after the solution was revealed, the answer still didn't make logical sense.
Viewer Reaction: From Bafflement to Outrage
One incensed viewer tweeted, "That has to be the worst question I've ever seen on #The1PercentClub. Absolutely terrible! How was anyone supposed to get that?"
Another commented, "Well, that's 45 minutes of my life I'll never get back. The question was a complete nonsense. The producers should be ashamed."
The backlash was so intense that it prompted discussions about the fairness and clarity of the questions set by the show's researchers, with some fans even calling for the episode to be reviewed.
Not The First Time
This isn't the first time The 1% Club has faced criticism for its questions. The show, which prides itself on challenging conventional knowledge and focusing on logic, occasionally walks a fine line between clever and confusing.
However, the vehemence of this particular reaction suggests this question struck a nerve far more than any previous puzzle, leaving a significant portion of the audience feeling cheated and irritated rather than entertained and challenged.
With the show now being hosted by Romesh Ranganathan following Lee Mack's departure, some are wondering if this marks a shift in the show's question style, or if this was simply a one-off misstep by the production team.
