The 1% Club player fails to make show history after getting £100k question wrong – but could you have done it?

Could you have won £100k?

Saturday night's episode of The 1% Club saw the jackpot soar to £100,000, a rare occurrence according to host Lee Mack. Only one player, Steve, remained after the 5% question, with the chance to be the first-ever winner of the full £100k jackpot.

The Puzzling Question

Steve took the gamble on the 1% question, which asked what two letters replace the question marks in a complex equation. Despite his best efforts, Steve's answer of "NE" was incorrect. The correct answer was "IT," with a clever explanation provided by Lee Mack.

Viewers React

Fans of The 1% Club expressed disappointment for Steve on social media, acknowledging his bravery in taking the risk for the big prize. Despite not winning the £100k, Steve's journey to the final question was commendable, with viewers sharing their own experiences of playing along at home.

Previous Players' Dilemma

In a previous episode, two players had the chance to win £94,000 but opted to split the £10,000 prize instead of risking it all on the final question. One player's caution paid off, while the other missed out on the jackpot by choosing to play it safe.

The 1% Club airs on Saturdays on ITV and is also available on ITVX.