A Tipping Point contestant baffled fans when he revealed his job on today's show.
Ben Shephard welcomed four new contestants to take on the arcade style machine on Monday's episode of the ITV show.
The 46-year-old presenter introduced Mel, Tom, Francesca and Jeff - who were testing their wits to see if they could win a £10,000 cash prize.
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Each contestant introduced themselves to the audience - and fans were confused when Tom revealed what he does for a living.
He said: "Hi, my name is Tom and I am a chimney sweep from Dorset."
Tipping Point viewers took to Twitter to make the same point about how they were shocked by his job.
Vox said: "Did he say "a chimney sweep" - is this edition from Edwardian times?"
Amar asked: "Tom the chimney sweep. Wait what year is it?"
MissLionHeart said: "Is Tom from 1887? A bloody chimney sweep!"
Victoria clarified: "Believe it or not there still is chimney sweeps these days not just in Victorian times"
Fortunately for Tom, he received a question based on his unusual career.
Ben Shepherd asked: "Which porous black substance is used for arts drawing and is fuelled in barbecues?"
Tom confidently buzzed in to declare the answer is 'charcoal' - and Ben Shephard referenced how it was the perfect question for today's contestant.
He said: "It is charcoal, something you know a lot about I'd imagine as a chimney sweep."
Tom put in an impressive performance and progressed to the final of the show with £1600 to compete for the £10,000 jackpot.
Tipping Point airs weekdays at 4pm on ITV and ITVHub
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