The Wheel viewers hit out at Helen Flanagan as she gets ‘VERY simple’ question wrong – would YOU have got it?
THE Wheel viewers were left stunned after former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan struggled with a question that many considered straightforward.
On Saturday night, host Michael McIntyre paused the game to introduce the Money Spinner round.
This gives the celebrities a chance to increase a contestant’s winnings by £1,000 for each correct answer they provide.
If the celebs completed a full circuit of correct responses, the jackpot would be boosted by an additional £10,000.
Micheal informed them that “category of today’s money spinner is going to be on the military.”
Boxer Tony Bellew was first up and simply had to name any rank or officer in the British Army.
The game progressed smoothly with Tony, Josie Gibson, Anton Du Beke, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Steph McGovern, and Richard Osman all delivering accurate answers.
However, when it came to Helen’s turn, she hesitantly answered: “Army?”
A stunned Michael responded: “Army is not correct. I’m so sorry Helen.”
Helen admitted: “I didn’t know, I’m so sorry. I’m so hot! I got so red, I really didn’t know. As soon as you said it, I was just like, ‘Wow, no idea.'”
BBC viewers took to X – formerly Twitter – to hit out at Helen for getting a very simple question wrong.
One wrote: “Oh Helen, Army isn’t an answer haha.”
Another added: “Oh Helen…. what was that???? That was £6k banked there. #TheWheel.”
A third penned: “Helen proving her skills lie elsewhere.”
As the show continued, it was contestant Tiago who faced the final question with the help of TV personality Josie Gibson for a chance to win £82,000.
Despite Josie’s uncertainty, Tiago took a calculated risk with his answer — and it paid off, landing him the huge cash prize.
What do we know about Helen Flanagan’s new boyfriend Robbie Talbot?
HELEN Flanagan has revealed that she is in a new relationship.
While appearing on Celebs Go Dating, she confessed that she was already taken – here’s everything we know about her boyfriend Robbie Talbot.
Helen has opened up about her relationship with former footballer Robbie Talbot.
He is a decade older than the actress.
Robbie was born in Liverpool on October 31, 1979 which is how he earned his nickname Halloween Hitman in football.
He has played for a series of non-league teams such as Burton Albion, Burscough and Morcambe.
He then became a coach at Ashton in 2010.
Robbie is retired from football.
He left his role as Assistant Manager at Ashton due to family and work commitments in 2011.
It’s unknown what he has done for work since leaving football.
Helen admitted that she was dating Robbie while appearing on Celebs Go Dating.
In a first for the show, it has been revealed that her relationship had to be written into the series due to requirements that those taking part have to be single.
The pair went public at her birthday party on August 10, 2024.
The unexpected win thrilled the audience and left both Tiago and Josie celebrating the big moment.
The Wheel is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.