TIPPING Point fans have been left open-mouthed at a contestant’s VERY unusual job – but quickly turn on him.
Monday’s edition of the ITV quiz show saw Jim from Yorkshire try and win money from the machine alongside Nix, Moya and Jinead.
At the start of the show, Jim revealed he was a retired police officer, and after making his way through the first couple of rounds he made it to the head to head.
After winning enough money from the machine to knock Jinead out of the competition, Jim headed into the final round, where host Ben Shephard asked him a bit more about his career.
Jim revealed he had spent 30 years as a police officer and 10 as a local government officer.
Ben asked if he had enjoyed his career and Jim said yes as he had been “lucky enough to do a lot of interesting jobs.”
He continued: “I was a hostage negotiator, I was a firearms instructor, firearms team leader, it was an interesting career.”
Ben replied: “I bet it was! Interesting and varied!”
Viewers at home took to Twitter to comment on his unusual job, with one writing: “Hostage Negotiator?! What, send em to sleep Jim & run in and get em?!”
Another added: “Let’s hear it for Jim, the hostage negotiator!”
Jim went on to win £2,650 and said he wanted to spend it on a “painting holiday” in Italy and his grandchildren.
However, some viewers were annoyed at Jim’s winnings after he received numerous tips from Ben on how to time his counter drops.
One viewer wrote: “Is Jim on a wind up when he’s putting the counters in?”
Another added: “Jim have you never seen this game before? Did you never go to Blackpool pleasure beach as a kid, timing is everything!”
A third tweeted: “Jim. Listen to Ben on the timing. He’s f***ing helping you out!”
Tipping Point airs weekdays at 4pm on ITV.
