ITV's hit quiz show The 1% Club, hosted by the quick-witted Lee Mack, was thrown into chaos on Saturday night—not by a notoriously difficult brain-teaser, but by a question viewers are calling the "easiest" in the show's history.
The moment has since exploded across social media, with fans of the show divided between those who couldn't believe anyone would get it wrong and others who were left genuinely perplexed by the phrasing.
The Question That Caused The Uproar
Contestants were presented with the following statement and asked to identify if it was true or false: "If you are running a race and you overtake the person in second place, you are now in first place."
While many at home shouted the answer at their screens, a handful of players on the show got it wrong, eliminating them from the competition and leaving viewers utterly baffled.
Viewers Take To Social Media
X (formerly Twitter) instantly became a hub of disbelief and debate. One stunned viewer posted: "Watching #The1PercentClub how on earth have people got the second place question wrong?! It's the easiest question ever."
Another added to the chorus of confusion, writing: "Some people on #The1PercentClub are so thick. How can you get the 'overtake second place' question wrong?"
The debate grew so heated that some users even began questioning their own logic, with one commenting: "Okay wait I’m now overthinking the second-place question on #The1PercentClub."
So, What Is The Answer?
For those still scratching their heads, let's break it down. If you begin the race in third place and you overtake the runner in second place, you simply take their position. You are now in second place. The runner in first place is still ahead of you. Therefore, the statement is false.
This simple logic trap proved surprisingly effective, demonstrating the show's clever design in tripping up even the most confident of contestants—and viewers at home!
The incident has cemented The 1% Club's reputation as must-watch Saturday night television, where the most straightforward questions can sometimes be the most devilish.
