I was on The 1% Club and was shocked by strict rule that means you can be kicked off show instantly
A CONTESTANT on The 1% Club was left shocked by a strict rule that means you can be kicked off the show instantly.
Presented by Lee Mack, The 1% Club tests players’ logic and common sense, rather than general knowledge.
Heidi Phillips competed in an episode that was aired in January 2025.
During the game, she ultimately chose to use her pass on the 35% question before being eliminated.
While speaking to FruitySlots.com, Heidi revealed strict rules given to contestants by the producers.
She shared: “When we got put in our seats in the studio, they gave us the tablets and told us it was important to keep our eyes firmly locked on the screens and not look at each other
“There were actually invigilators who go back through the show episode to make sure every contestant plays the game fairly.
“You could have won the cash prize but if they go back through filming and see you glanced over at another contestant’s screen before answering, you’ll forfeit the prize.
“That’s not happened yet but it was a stern warning!”
She also explained: “Before the show, we were given rules about clothing.
“No logos or bright patterns. No fluorescent colours and nothing low cut. They didn’t want you to look dressed for a night out!”
Elsewhere, Heidi shared a top tip for hopeful contestants aiming to stand out to the producers.
She revealed: “It was funny. I tried to showcase my personality and I’ve worked as an entertainer before, so I’m good in front of people.
“I made silly jokes that if I won the prize, I’d spend it on opening a trifle sandwich shop.
“That would be my advice to anyone trying to get on the show. When they ask you how you’ll spend the winnings, don’t say something boring like paying off the mortgage.”
Meanwhile, she further opened up how filming on the hit ITV game show actually works.
She said: “While contestants are answering questions on the tablet, Lee usually takes the time to make a joke to the audience at home.
“But all his comical parts are filmed later. When we’re answering the question, he remains silent.
“Then he has to be filmed asking the question again and we have to pretend to put our answers in. That was a bit weird!”
The 1% Club's Most Difficult Questions
The 1% Club sees 100 contestants try and make it to the 1% question and be in with a chance to win a share of the jackpot. Here are just some of the show's most difficult teasers.
- Players had to compare and contrast three images of butterflies then explain which of the butterflies were exactly the same on both sides. Find the image and answer here.
- Players were shown groups of six symbols then asked which were in the same order whether you read them from left to right or right to left. Find the image and answer here.
- Players were asked how many different combinations were there of displaying four digits on one hand. Find the answer here.
- Peter had recently found his old diary that he’d written in secret code but he couldn’t remember how to decipher what he wrote. Players were asked to crack the code and find out what the bold word was. WH89 I GR1W UP I WA92 21 B8 A 5L1RI72. Find the image and answer here.
- Players were tasked with working out how many eyes they could see in an image, which was made up of letters, symbols and emojis. Find the image and the answer here.
- A 1% question was based on a grid of numbers going in ascending order from 1 to 49. Starting on 25, the middle square, SEEN took you to square 27. From there, NEW took you to 20. From there, which square would SEWN take you to? Find the image and the answer here.
- And finally, an easy one – What common food in bold has had its letters rearranged into alphabetical order? ABDER If you really don’t know you can find the answer here.
The show’s challenging brainteasers and puzzles regularly stump large numbers of players.
In one episode, 30 contestants were eliminated after failing to answer a smiley face question correctly.
While another saw 30 players left stumped on a tricky traffic question.
The 1% Club airs on ITV1 and ITVX.