Can You Solve the 1% Club’s Puzzling Final Question?

The popular quiz show, The 1% Club, made its exciting return to ITV, hosted by Lee Mack. The fifth season premiered with competitive elements that challenged contestants and viewers alike.

Show Format and Structure

The 1% Club is known for engaging 100 players in a series of challenging logic-based questions. The quiz starts with a question that 90% of the UK population can answer and escalates to a final question that only 1% can solve.

Recent Episode Highlights

The first episode of this season featured three contestants who advanced to the final question. Instead of opting for a consolation prize of £10,000, they chose to continue competing for a huge prize of £93,000.

The Final Question

Contestants faced a particularly tricky final question: “Look at the image below. Beginning at the start each time, LLA=A, and RRH=H. What word is represented by the following?”

• All three players answered correctly, a rare occurrence on the show.
• They split the prize, each taking home £31,000.

Answer Revelation

Host Lee Mack revealed that the correct answer was “BADGE.” The explanation clarified that L and R stood for Left and Right, guiding contestants’ moves at each step.

Viewer Reactions

The audience reaction was mixed. Some viewers found the question to be straightforward, expressing their belief that it was the easiest question seen on the show. Others struggled with it, stating their confusion on social media platforms.

• One viewer tweeted about being stumped by the question.
• Another admitted feeling too tired to attempt an answer.

The varying opinions highlighted the show’s ability to spark discussion and engagement among fans. The 1% Club continues to maintain its status as a captivating and challenging quiz show since its inception.