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Charlotte Smith

Angry Tipping Point viewers slam 'disrespectful' players after army question fail

Viewers tuning into Tuesday's episode of Tipping Point were left furious after contestants didn't know the answer to an 'obvious' army question.

A number of viewers called the 'disrespectful' players out on social media, with some even labelling them as 'dingbats' and 'wazzocks'.

During the show, host Ben Shephard asked hopefuls Karen and Nicky what the name of a British army bravery medal is.

The two contestants pondered on the question and both admitted to not having a clue to what the answer could be.

(Tipping Point / ITV)

Click the video above to watch the moment in full

Plenty of people watching the game show from home took to social media to express their anger, with one even accusing them of not caring about fallen soldiers due to their lack of army medal knowledge.

"What is the highest decoration for valour in the British army awarded for extreme bravery in the face of the enemy?" Ben asked Nicky, before adding: "You can play this or you can pass to Karen."

Nicky replied: "I really haven't an idea of an answer so I am going to pass."

Karen said: "I don't have an idea either but I am trying to think of the name of any medal, and I can't so...

"The valour medal?" she guessed.

Ben shot back: "The valour medal? Some sort of medal, you've got to give me something, Nicky could you give me any medals?"

Nicky said: "Honestly no, not my strong point."

"You're going to kick yourself when you hear it, it's the Victoria Cross," said Ben.

"Oh." Karen laughed, as it would seem neither of them had heard of it.

Many viewers shared their outrage online, with one tweeting: "Oh my lord, I thought at least Karen would of known that bloody question. The Valour medal #TippingPoint."

Another said: "What the f*** is the “Valour Medal”? You absolute wazzocks.... #tippingpoint " ranted another.

A third raged: "As thick as a whale omelette. #tippingpoint The valour medal."

A fourth put: "All those men who died and were awarded the Victoria Cross are now thinking, what was the f****** point #tippingpoint ".

"Victoria Cross you dingbats!! #TippingPoint" Another commented.

Tipping Point airs weekdays on ITV at 4pm

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