ITV Tipping Point's Ben Shephard forced to intervene as player makes awkward mistake

Ben Shephard, the host of Tipping Point, had to intervene when a contestant made a blunder during Friday's episode. The popular ITV game show welcomed three new hopefuls aiming to secure a substantial cash prize.

Among them were Evanie, a caterer from London, Brian, a social worker from Glasgow, and Harsimar, an investment associate from Cambridgeshire.

Evanie found herself in a spot of bother just minutes into the first round when she forgot to press the button to release the counter. Ben had to remind her of the rules after she correctly answered the first question and proceeded to place counters in the machine.

Choosing drop zone one, Evanie waited for Ben to push the button, only to be reminded that it was her responsibility. Ben gently told her: "Take your time, remember it is you that has to do it, Evanie."

Ben Shephard on Tipping Point Lucky Stars on Sunday
Ben Shphard was forced to intervene as one of the Tipping Point contestants made an awkward blunder -Credit:ITV

A visibly embarrassed Evanie quickly apologised, saying: "Oh, sorry," but unfortunately, she didn't manage to get any counters into her bank, reports Chronicle Live.

Meanwhile, fellow contestant Brian advanced to the final after accumulating £3,050, eliminating Evanie and Harsimar from the competition. Eager to double his money by getting the jackpot counter out of the machine, he answered all the questions brilliantly and ended the round with £4,400.

Ben inquired if he was prepared to risk his winnings for a shot at the jackpot, but he disclosed that he chose not to take the gamble and preferred to leave with the money he had earned.

Before exiting the show, Ben continued to play the game to see if he would have hit the jackpot had he chosen to continue.

Brian watched nervously, but breathed a sigh of relief when the jackpot counter didn't exit the machine.

Brian was thrilled and stated that he would be using the money for his wedding and honeymoon.

Tipping Point airs weekdays on ITV1 and ITVX at 4pm