Ben Shephard was taken aback by a contestant's major blunder on today's Tipping Point.
The host welcomed four new quizzers on Wednesday's edition of the popular ITV gameshow. Jacqui, Mani, Abby and Brian were testing their wits against each-other to win big money from the arcade style machine.
Jacqui was a holiday lettings manager from Exeter and showed patience as she didn't get an opportunity to answer a question until late in the first round. She showed impressive knowledge once given her chance as she played multiple counters in a bid to add to her cash pot and progress to the next stage of the show.
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However, Jacqui decided to pass on her final counter, which gave Brian the opportunity to play in a crowded drop zone three. Ben Shephard was unsure by the tactic and questioned if she had made a "mistake".
Jacqui proved to regret her decision as Brian won six counters, which took his total to £600. The host described the move as the "most generous pass in Tipping Point history as Jacqui joked Brian "owes [her] one".
The Exeter contestant was eliminated at the end of the first round and viewers following the show on Twitter were surprised at her decision to pass.
Papparis said: "Why on earth would she pass"
Sharon added: "She totally messed that up."
Karlee tweeted: "WHAT were you thinking!??!"
Brian progressed to the final with a total of £1950 - and eventually took home £3050.
Tipping Point airs at 4pm each weekday on ITV and ITV Hub
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