Contestant's Dream Premonition Leads to Shocking £98,000 Walkaway on ITV's The 1% Club
In a remarkable and unprecedented moment on ITV's popular quiz show The 1% Club, a contestant made the stunning decision to walk away from a massive £98,000 prize pot, leaving host Lee Mack and viewers utterly floored. The episode, which aired on Saturday night, featured a rare twist not previously witnessed on the programme, as contestant Liz opted to take home just £10,000 instead of gambling for the jackpot, citing a vivid dream that served as a warning.
How the Game Unfolded Towards the High-Stakes Decision
The show, hosted by the quick-witted comedian Lee Mack, 57, challenges 100 contestants with increasingly difficult questions designed to identify the top 1% of intellectual thinkers. While the initial rounds are straightforward, with 90% of players expected to answer the first question correctly, the difficulty escalates sharply, leading to a rapid elimination of participants. In this particular episode, 40 contestants dropped out after the first four questions, and many used their pass option to contribute £1,000 to the prize fund to advance further.
As the game progressed, only two contestants chose to take home £1,000 when given the opportunity, allowing the total prize money to accumulate to an impressive £98,000. Ultimately, Liz was the sole player to reach the final question, setting the stage for her dramatic choice.
The Dream Premonition That Changed Everything
In a heartfelt confession to host Lee Mack, Liz revealed that she had experienced a premonition about her fate on the show. She explained, "I got to this point in my dream last night. I decided I wanted to take the £10,000 but something went wrong and I played the question but got it wrong." Earlier in the episode, she had told Mack that she needed £10,000 to buy her husband a ticket to compete in the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, adding a personal stake to her decision.
Faced with the critical choice of whether to gamble the entire £98,000 for a chance at the jackpot or secure the £10,000, Liz admitted, "I don't know what to do" and made the unusual move of asking the studio audience for their thoughts. Lee Mack immediately responded with surprise, stating, "We have never had anybody ask the studio that question before." Ultimately, Liz heeded her dream as a cautionary sign and chose to walk away with £10,000, leaving the substantial prize untouched.
The Final Question and Audience Reaction
The 1% question that Liz avoided was a complex mathematical puzzle: "If you can roll six different numbers using one standard dice, how many different totals can you make by rolling three identical standard dice?" Liz later revealed that she would have answered 102, which was incorrect; the correct answer was 16. This added weight to her decision, as it confirmed her dream's warning about getting the question wrong.
Fans of the show took to social media to share their reactions, with many praising Liz's choice. One viewer posted, "Well played Liz. Respect for making the correct decision," while another commented, "This woman who had that dream must be psychic." A third added, "She was so sweet," highlighting the emotional resonance of her story.
The 1% Club continues to air on Saturdays on ITV and ITVX, captivating audiences with its blend of intellectual challenge and human drama. This episode stands out as a testament to the unpredictable nature of game shows and the powerful influence of personal intuition.
