Eggheads star Chris Hughes has died aged 77 as show pays tribute to the “great” quizzer.
The tragic news was confirmed via an official statement on the Eggheads social media page, which read: “It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Eggheads great Chris Hughes.
“Chris joined the show in 2003 and over the next 20 years gave us not only brilliant answers but very many laughs and happy memories. He will be hugely missed by all his Eggheads family.” This follows another huge loss for the show after the cast lost David Rainford in 2020.
Throughout his illustrious career, Chris claimed victories on Mastermind, International Mastermind and Brain of Britain, making him one of only seven individuals to have won both Mastermind and Brain of Britain.
Anne Robinson once described Chris as “the best contestant we have had on the Weakest Link” before he was voted out in the final elimination round without answering a single question incorrectly.
During his exit from the show, Chris himself said: “I’m very disappointed to have fought my way through to the last three, never to have answered incorrectly, and then to be voted off because the other two daren’t face me in the final proves that in this country today, and the world at large, mediocrity is a rule,” Chris said after his exit.
Devastated fans have been quick to express their condolences on social media, with one sharing: “Very sad news. I met him when we did the show back in 2015 and he was very affable. I hope he’s up there enjoying a pint with dear Dave Rainford.”
Another fan labelled Chris as a “wonderfully magnificent man”, while others expressed their sadness at the news. One fan added: “Saddened to hear that. Loved Eggheads. Wish it was brought back.”
Robert Dean, a producer on Eggheads, echoed: “Very sad to say that our brilliant Egghead Chris has sadly passed away. He was an amazing Egghead who considered everyone on the production team part of his family. I have such fond memories of him and count myself lucky to have known him. I’ll miss him tremendously.”
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