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Daily Mail
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Shock moment man REJECTS life-changing $40,000 jackpot offer on Tipping Point - before the unexpected happens
An Aussie game show hopeful defied the odds this week, after rejecting a life-changing jackpot offer. Contestant John, 72, appeared on Monday's episode of popular Nine game show Tipping Point, where he had reached the endgame of the show- Jackpot Temptation. He had already banked $4,200 and had his eyes firmly set on the $20,000 jackpot prize. If that wasn't enough temptation, host Todd Woodbridge upped the ante, much to the contestant's surprise. 'What would you say if I gave you one counter and increased the jackpot to $40,000?' Todd asked. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'You would lose $4,200 if you decided to take Jackpot Temptation, but it's so rare to get to this position side-by-side.' Playing it safe, John rejected Todd's offer, saying: 'The chance of one [counter]...it would have to fall 100 per cent in the right spot. so, no, I will sadly decline that.' John's move was praised by his wife Helen who shouted from the audience: 'No, it's too much of a risk.' Todd then intervened with: 'Helen what would do it for you?' before tempting John again. 'I'm going to give you a final offer. I will give you three counters for $20,000,' Todd said as excitement in the studio rose. It seemed that Lady Luck was smiling on John on Monday as he ended up nabbing the $20,000 jackpot with his first of three counters. The crowd erupted in cheers over John's big win and Helen rushed the stage to celebrate with her husband. It comes after Channel Nine recently hit back at claims that the popular game show was 'rigged'. Fans took to social media in April to slam the show after they they noticed a counter mysteriously move across the board. The footage was taken from a recent episode in which a counter was dropped down the shelf and landed on the board, directly in line to move several discs off the shelf - setting the contestant up for a large payout. However, the disc then appeared to move several inches by itself to the right of the floor, where it was not in a position to knock over any discs, increasing the chances of the contestant losing. The contestant in question, Graham, did not win any money during the episode and was the second player eliminated on the night. 'Tipping Point is not rigged, they say. Watch this... Using magnets, what the hell,' the viewer sniped over the footage. However, in a statement to Daily Mail Australia, a Channel Nine spokesperson denied any suggestions the show was rigged. 'Nine refutes the claim that the game is rigged and that magnets were used to manipulate the counter,' the network told Daily Mail Australia. 'There are absolutely no magnets involved.' Fans were divided over the clip and took to the comment section to share their thoughts. However, some said the footage did not prove the show was rigged and said there might be a more simple solution. 'It's the push force on the disc,' one person suggested. 'They're actually wooden discs. Not metal like they sound like,' another wrote. They added there was a logical explanation for the counter appearing to move by itself in the clip. 'The machine's counters, wall, and shelves are all constructed from Perspex' they said. 'The movement observed in the clip is a result of natural suction that can occur between two flat, clean Perspex surfaces when they are in close contact. This suction can create friction, affecting the smoothness of the counter's movement.'
The Sun
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
The 1% Club player brands herself ‘thick' as she gets easy picture question wrong – but would you make the same mistake?
A CONTESTANT on The 1% Club branded herself 'thick' after getting an easy picture question wrong - would you make the same mistake? The ITV quiz show, hosted by Lee Mack, has been known to stump players on certain questions. 4 4 4 Those lucky enough to reach the very end - the 1% question - have a chance to win up to £100,000. One contestant was left feeling slightly embarrassed after slipping up on a relatively straightforward picture question. It asked: "Which of these Vincent van Gogh self-portraits has been altered?" Players had just 30 seconds to examine three photos and pick out the correct answer. The answer turned out to be C - as this featured the legendary artist wearing earphones, which weren't invented in his time. After revealing four people got it wrong, Lee turned his attention to one of these players - Margaret. "Thick as two short planks", Margaret quipped after the spotlight was put on her. The contestant revealed she'd initially chosen C as her answer - only to change her mind. When asked by Lee for her reasons behind changing, Margaret replied: "God alone knows, I don't." Previously, a whopping 20 players were wiped out in a brutally challenging picture question. 20 players ELIMINATED in brutal 1% Club picture question - would you have guessed correctly? The result of the 30% question changed the face of the game, shedding half of the remaining current players. Lee read aloud to the group: "How many RIGHT FOOTPRINTS can you see in the sand." An image was then displayed showcasing an assortment of footprints in the sand. Players were then given 30 seconds to differentiate between the right and left feet. Britian's Easiest Quiz Shows Which of these gameshows, if any, do you think you'd find the easiest to win? Tipping Point - 21% The Chase - 10% Pointless - 7% Ant and Dec's Limitless Win - 7% The Weakest Link - 7% The 1% Club - 6% Mastermind - 5% Beat the Chasers - 3% Tenable - 3% Only Connect - 2% None of these - 29% However, it seemed that many of the contestants were unable to do so as they arrived at different answers. Lee then confirmed that the correct answer was in fact, eight. The image then turned the eight right feet green in order to correctly display which of the options the players should have been looking at. The 1% Club airs on ITV1 and ITVX. 4
Daily Mail
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
New Love Island contestant REVEALED after Kyle Ashman was axed from the line-up following machete attack arrest
Conor has been announced as the new Love Island contestant after it was revealed Kyle Ashman had been axed from the show on Tuesday evening. The 23-year-old from Stafford threw the show into chaos after The Sun reported that he was involved in a machete attack in February when masked thugs stormed a wake and hacked at a dad with a blade. Kyle was one of two arrested by police but he was released with no further action. And now it has been revealed Conor will be taking his place as he swoops in last minute ahead of Monday's launch episode. The professional rugby player, 25, from Limerick is ready to find the woman of his dreams and is looking for 'Someone who is really sure of themselves, ambitious, a bit of a go-getter and good craic. I like dark eyes and I don't mind a dominant woman.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Revealing his biggest ick ahead of the series Conor revealed: 'Being too needy, or needing to do everything together. 'I like someone to be independent and do their own thing and then we come together and do our thing.' Conor's entry in the villa comes after Kyle was cited to be leaving the show for 'personal reasons'. Following the reports, Kyle confirmed he had no involvement in the incident, but has chosen to leave the ITV show regardless. He told MailOnline: 'I fully cooperated with this police investigation and made it very clear that I had no involvement in this incident. 'I am not a violent person and any suggestion otherwise is a mischaracterisation.' Meanwhile ITV added: 'For personal reasons, Kyle will not be entering the Love Island Villa as planned.' The Love Island line-up was announced on Tuesday so Kyle's departure will have plunged the show into chaos ahead of Monday's launch episode. The Sun have revealed they alerted bosses on Kyle being questioned in the attack but ITV said they were unaware of the incident and he was not flagged during the contestant checks. The incident on February 28 saw the victim, 38, nearly lose his arm after he was rushed to hospital for emergency treatment and kept it for around two weeks. Another mourner was reportedly glassed, one hit with a metal pole, and two people were run over by a car during the 15 minute attack at the The White Eagle Club in Stafford. Sources said the victim was attacked by three balaclava-clad thugs over an alleged £3,000 debt. He was injured by a blade that left him with a deep gash and has suffered tendon damage and is now unable to drive. Police confirmed yesterday that after the matter had been investigated Kyle and another individual were released with no further action only last month. A show source told the publication: 'ITV were entirely unaware of Kyle's past and, as he was not charged, it was not flagged as part of Love Island's stringent DBS checks. 'It's only right he can now return home to the UK to share his side of the story and therefore bosses took the decision that it was best for him not to enter the villa.' Staffordshire Police said on Monday: 'A 22-year-old man, from Stafford, was arrested on suspicion of wounding and affray. Another man, also 22 and from Stafford, was arrested on suspicion of affray. 'Both were questioned in custody and bailed with conditions while our enquiries continue.' Love Island returns Monday 9th June at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX
The Sun
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Who is Kyle Ashman? Love Island star sensationally axed over machete arrest
LOVE Island star Kyle Ashman was sensationally axed from the show last night over a machete attack. ITV chiefs scrapped the 23-year-old from the line up, plunging the show into chaos ahead of Monday's launch. 3 3 Eyebrows were raised after the cast member was removed from the show at the final hour. Unlike most of Love Island's line-ups, Kyle wasn't going into the villa with a social media packed with model shots. He has just one snap online, showing off his rippling six-pack as he poses on a rooftop. The mysterious 23-year-old water operative, from Stafford, previously described his flirting style as traditional and laid-back. He said: "I just go with it, find something to compliment a girl on and go from there." The chopped contestant said he was looking for "someone that's fun, confident and just themselves". Not much else is known about Kyle's private life. His flight back home from Majorca came after masked thugs stormed a wake in Stafford and hacked at a dad with a blade in February. Ashman, 23, was one of two quizzed but released with no further action. Sources said the channel was unaware of the incident and he was not flagged as part of contestant checks. The victim, 38, nearly lost his arm. He was rushed to hospital for emergency treatment and kept in for around two weeks. Another mourner was glassed, one struck with a metal pole, and two people run over by a car during 15 minutes of terror at a social club in Stafford. Ashman, who lives in the town, was one of two men to be nicked on suspicion of affray and bailed. Police confirmed yesterday that after the matter had been investigated the pair were released with no further action only last month. A source said: 'This was a horrific attack which could have been even worse. 'Ashman may have signed up to one of the biggest shows on TV with this hanging over his head.' It is not suggested that Ashman, whose job involves laying and repairing water pipes, was involved in the attack. Last night he insisted he was not a violent person. Confirming his show exit, an ITV spokesman said: 'For personal reasons, Kyle will not be entering the Love Island Villa as planned.' The mass brawl broke out at The White Eagle Club on February 28. Sources said three balaclava-clad thugs armed with machetes and metal poles stormed the venue and attacked the dad over an alleged £3,000 debt. They attacked him with a blade and left him with a deep gash on his arm — with witnesses wrapping towels over it to stem the bleed. Pals say he has suffered tendon damage and is unable to drive due to his injuries. Witnesses said the mob made off in a white Vauxhall Astra waiting outside. Around 70 mourners, some elderly and some children, had gathered to pay their respects to local Stanley Reid. Our source continued: 'This seemed to be a targeted attack — they knew who they were looking for and where he was. "People wrapped a towel around the man's injury while waiting for emergency services. "Children were taken into a room and locked in there to keep them away from the violence. 'People were screaming and crying in fear. They had gathered to pay final farewells to a man who was really well-respected within the local community. 'They could have killed someone that night. They are nothing but scumbags. They ruined what was a lovely send-off for a good person.' Staffordshire Police said yesterday: 'We were called to a social club on Riverway, Stafford, at 7.40pm on Friday, February 28 following reports that someone had been glassed outside and a fight was taking place. Some of the men involved were wearing masks and were carrying weapons. 'Two men went to hospital after suffering injuries at the scene. Both have since been discharged. 'A man and a woman suffered minor injuries at the scene but did not want any medical treatment. 'Officers have reviewed CCTV footage and have been actively carrying out enquiries to find out more about what happened. 'A 22-year-old man, from Stafford, was arrested on suspicion of wounding and affray. "Another man, also 22 and from Stafford, was arrested on suspicion of affray. 'Both were questioned in custody and bailed with conditions while our enquiries continue.' A force spokeswoman later confirmed that both suspects had been released with no further action last month. Ashman said last night: 'I fully co-operated with this police investigation and made it very clear that I had no involvement in this incident. 'I am not a violent person and any suggestion otherwise is a mischaracterisation.' A show source said: 'ITV were entirely unaware of Kyle's past and, as he was not charged, it was not flagged as part of Love Island's stringent DBS checks. 'It's only right he can now return home to the UK to share his side of the story and therefore bosses took the decision that it was best for him not to enter the villa.' Love Island host Maya Jama will kick off the brand new series on Monday, June 9. 3
Daily Mail
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Footage reveals the fate of mystery daredevil whose backflips down cheese-rolling hill went viral
A daredevil cheese-rolling contestant whose backflips went viral on social media was 'reluctantly' led away by paramedics at the bottom of the hill, MailOnline can reveal. The man, who was dressed in a cloak and coined himself the 'Cheese Wizard', was seen doing flying somersaults down the steep descent in Gloucestershire on Bank Holiday Monday. Members of the crowd at the event - which sees racers pursue a wheel of 7lb Double Gloucester cheese - looked on in horror as he landed flat on his back. However a fellow contestant, who spoke to the 'Cheese Wizard' at the top of the hill, has now said he saw him trying to walk off on his own after the fall. It comes as new footage of the man, who reportedly escaped without breaking any bones, appears to show him being led away arm-in-arm by paramedics. An air ambulance was also seen landing in a field nearby and another contestant was rushed to hospital after being carried away on a stretcher. The witness, who wanted to remain anonymous told MailOnline: 'The videos of him are absolutely insane and his fall got an absolutely huge reaction from the crowd. 'The paramedics swarmed around him when he got to the bottom. His fall was the most spectacular I have ever seen at the event. A fellow contestant, who spoke to the 'Cheese Wizard' at the top of the hill, has said he saw him trying to walk off on his own after the fall 'I went last year too and I haven't seen anything quite as extreme. 'He tried to walk off straight away and I got the video of him being taken away by paramedics. He managed to walk off while being held by them.' The witness explained that he spoke to the man at the top of the hill and that he called himself the 'Cheese Wizard'. He said: 'I think the [backflips] were intentional. At the top he just seemed super amped up. 'He just seemed like a crazy guy. He was also telling me about how he crashed a wedding last week.' 'I didn't think he was local - he said he had come as he really liked cheese,' the contestant added. It comes as photos from this year's event show an air ambulance landing in a field nearby and another contestant being carried away on a stretcher. Organisers were also forced to call in rugby players to stop flying participants after the council banned the cheese-rolling event due to safety fears. One local posted on X: 'I'm 10 minutes from where this is. It's technically [been] an unofficial event for some time because the council banned it (safety). 'So they get lads from the local rugby teams to tackle those who come down the hill.' Will Matthews, 23, also spoke to the man who somersaulted down the hill before the start of the race. The gardener from Thornbury, Gloucestershire, said according to The Sun: 'He was dressed as a wizard and he said his name was Tye. 'Apparently he was trying to break the record for the fastest descent. 'I understand he was in the pub afterwards. There were a few people who had to go to hospital with injuries but he wasn't one of them.' Every year dozens of hardy racers hurtle down Cooper's Hill at Brockworth in pursuit of a 7lb Double Gloucester cheese. The renowned bank holiday tradition began as a small local event but now garners worldwide media attention. The official competition was cancelled back in 2010 due to health and safety fears - but rebel cheese rollers have been staging their own unofficial event. This year's race prompted a safety warning from the local ambulance, police and fire services, who said they could be overwhelmed if there were 'mass causalities'. But it went ahead as planned, with Tom Kopke, a 23-year-old YouTuber from Munich, retaining the title he won last year. After taking an early lead and seeing the win through, he told the BBC: 'I've never felt better in my life. 'This year I just gave it everything I had - I just dashed forward and tried to get the win, and then I just blacked out.' Mr Kopke, 23, added: 'It was crazy. This year was different. Last year the hill was muddy and this year it was dry and dangerous and people got injured. The second men's race was won by Luke Preece, from Gloucester, who flew down the hill race dressed in a Superman costume. He said afterwards: 'I am absolutely buzzed, amazing - the adrenaline. My dad did it. I can't believe it, it's amazing.' The women's race was won by Ava Sender Logan, 20, who was racing for the Refugee Community Kitchen, which supports displaced people in northern France and homeless people in London and Edinburgh. The university student from London said: 'This is my first time. I thought it was such a tradition, and I will probably feel it tomorrow. I can't believe it, I can't believe it. '"It felt quite long coming down and then I hit my head. I'm down, that's what matters. I'm fine".' During the event, competitors chase the cheese down the 180m-high hill, with many tripping and tumbling on their way. The first runners to catch the cheese, which can reach speeds of up to 70mph, are declared victors in various races across the event that dates back to the 1800s. But competing is not without its risks - in 1993, 15 people were injured in the racing, four of them seriously hurt, and officials have ramped up warnings in recent years. In 2009 and 2011 the race was cancelled over safety concerns but the event has continued unofficially, though the 2020 and 2021 versions were called off as a result of Covid-19 pandemic lockdown restrictions before a return in June 2022. Long-time cheese-maker Rod Smart, who has produced cheese for the chase for more than 25 years, once again provided the wheels for this year's event. Four cheeses weighing about 3kg each and three smaller ones, weighing about 1.5kg, are used.
