Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
Entertainment
Kate Lally

ITV Tipping Point fans 'switch off' during 'unfair' episode

Tipping Point fans switched the show off less than half-way through after branding it "unfair" on Sunday evening.

Ben Shephard presented Tipping Point Lucky Stars, an all-star edition of the popular ITV game show. He welcomed Jordan Banjo, Roisin Conaty and Chris Bavin, who were competing to win big money for their chosen charity from the arcade style machine.

Jordan and Chris work together, as they co-present BBC's Eat Well for Less. Chris recently replaced Greg Wallace on the super-saver series.

READ MORE: David Dickinson claims tan isn't fake as he shares secret to becoming bronzed

Roisin was off to a flying start, answering questions correctly here, there and everywhere. Unfortunately for the comedian, these right answers failed to turn into pounds, as the machine seemed to refuse to let any counters drop.

One tense moment showed her dropping the counter into the machine at the wrong time, leaving Ben gutted as her counter landed on top of another counter and became useless - otherwise known as a 'rider'.

An exasperated Ben cried out: "Oh my days, this is so stressful" before begging the machine: "Please can you get some money for Roisin, please!"

Fans were loving Roisin's banter, as she took it on the chin, with one viewer even calling her the "best contestant ever". And just when it looked like all hope was lost, she managed to bag an impressive £800 with one counter.

Sadly for Roisin, Chris and Jordan stormed ahead and she was sent home. A number of fans at home voiced their disappointment with how the programme had played out.

Taking to Twitter, Steff said: "Switching off now Roisin has gone". 8BallZen said: "Those counters! Ugh poor Roisin", while Carmel said: "Unfair or what? She was actually really good".

Tipping Point airs weekdays at 4pm on ITV and the ITV Hub

Receive newsletters with the biggest and breaking TV and showbiz news by signing up here

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.