Tipping Point host Ben Shephard addressed a huge magnet “conspiracy theory” during the latest episode.
Sunday’s Tipping Point: Lucky Stars celebrity special (July 10) saw Emmerdale star Lucy Pargeter make it to the final round.
After a bad counter drop, Lucy dared to joke that the machine was being ‘controlled by a magnet’ – which is a long-held fan theory with viewers on Tipping Point Twitter.
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Following her bad run of luck, Lucy joked: “[There was] someone with a magnet behind there flipping it that way.”
A stunned Ben replied: “Don’t talk about the magnet. Conspiracy theorists love a magnet.”
While laughing, Lucy chimed back with: “I love a conspiracy theory.”
In spite of her initially bad counter drop, Lucy secured an impressive amount of counters from the machine.
The nature of Ben’s reply implied the 47-year-old presenter was well aware of the magnet conspiracy theory that has circulated online.
Meanwhile, fans of the ITV quiz show also shared their reaction to Ben’s long-awaited reference to the theory.
One fan wrote: “Ben says ‘there’s no magnets'”, while another replied: “An answer about the magnets, finally!”
A third said: “Lucy asking Ben about a ‘magnet’, lol.”
Lucy amassed an impressive cash pot worth £3,600 at the end of the final round.
As she had failed to take out the jackpot counter in the final round, Lucy was asked by Ben whether she was willing to risk a trade or walk away with the £3,600 to donate towards a charity of her choice.
Lucy decided to take the money, explaining: “I’m not doing [the trade]. I’m taking the money.”
Lucy donated her winnings to a charity which helps victims of domestic abuse.
She featured on the celebrity special alongside rugby legend Joe Marler and comedienne Sara Pascoe.
Tipping Point airs from 4pm on weekdays on ITV.
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