Tipping Point viewers reduced to hysterics on social media after a contestant bagged a somewhat unusual mystery prize on Monday’s (September 25) installment of the ITV gameshow.
After introducing herself as a retired salesperson from Northumberland, Stella surged ahead in the opening round, answering several questions correctly to drop counters to the value of £500.
Stella, who was quite vocal throughout the episode, soon landed a ‘question mark’ counter, much to her delight.
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After the mystery token dropped, excited host Ben Shephard revealed: “You’ve won a cage snorkel with sharks experience for two people, courtesy of the Bear Grylls adventure!”
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Seemingly pleased by her win, Stella responded: “That’s wonderful, thank you.”
Over on X (formerly Twitter), however, fans of the programme weren’t convinced Stella would appreciate her win.
“Can’t see Stella enjoying that mystery prize #tippingpoint,” wrote one user.
Another added: “S*** mystery prize going straight on eBay klaxon! #TippingPoint.”
A third asked: “Shark diving? What about the smart garden and Thames boat #TippingPoint.”
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A fourth joked: “A great mystery prize – for someone as annoying as Stella! #TippingPoint.”
And a fifth said: “Diving with sharks – that’s a new one #TippingPoint.”
Within a matter of minutes, meanwhile, lucky Stella bagged another prize – this time a seven-speed road bike which Ben took great pleasure in awarding her.
“Oh my word. That’s fantastic – it’s actually just what I want. It’s marvelous, thank you,” she said, beaming from ear to ear.
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With her afternoon going from strength to strength, Stella reached the final round with a cool £1,950 in her prize fund as she began to play for the £10,000 jackpot.
Sadly, however, she came within millimetres of dislodging the jackpot counter with her final throw of the dice after boosting her winnings by a further £2,000.
“Can you believe it, Stella?” said Ben afterwards. “How about that.”
Tipping Point airs weekdays on ITV1 and ITVX at 5pm
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