UPDATE: Fans of ITV’s popular quiz show, The 1% Club, are expressing outrage over what many are calling the “easiest final question yet” as the new spin-off, The 1% Club Rollover, aired on December 8, 2023. The show, hosted by comedian Lee Mack, kicked off a five-day prime-time special that has viewers buzzing with mixed reactions.
The Rollover version maintains the original gameplay but introduces a twist: any unclaimed prize money rolls over to the next episode, potentially reaching a staggering £500,000 by the final broadcast. Contestants who reach the 1% question automatically return for the following day’s game, giving them another shot at the growing jackpot and the chance to double or triple their earnings.
However, the excitement quickly turned to disappointment for many viewers. During Monday’s episode, only 15 contestants remained after the 35% question, prompting an astonished Lee Mack to remark, “We’ve only got 15 people left in the game and only five passes, which is very low at this stage.” As the game unfolded, fans took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), voicing their frustration over the perceived simplicity of the questions.
“I can’t believe the amount of people out already,” one viewer tweeted, while another added, “They’re dropping like flies.” A third viewer complained, “This is too easy! How are all these people going out?” The criticism continued to grow, with some questioning the overall intelligence of the contestants, asking, “Is it just me or is everyone on #1PercentRollover below average?”
Despite the backlash, not all viewers found the questions easy. Some argued that the questions were more challenging than usual, speculating that producers might be intentionally making it roll over to £500,000 to maintain viewer interest. “This is so much harder,” one viewer insisted.
In a twist of fortune, only one contestant, Chris, successfully reached the 1% question without using his pass. He chose to take home £10,000, securing his spot for tomorrow’s episode and another chance at the rollover jackpot. Viewers were left divided when Chris faced the 1% question, with many claiming it was the “easiest of the night.” One enthusiastic commentator noted, “That 1% question was too easy! Got it straight away!”
The 1% Club Rollover airs daily at 9 PM on ITV1 and ITVX, with fans eagerly awaiting the next rounds. As the week progresses, all eyes will be on whether the remaining contestants can withstand the pressure and whether the questions will continue to spark such intense debate among viewers.
Stay tuned for more updates as this gripping game show unfolds!
