A 99 TO BEAT contestant was hit with cheating accusations before he was eliminated just minutes into the latest episode.
The brand new ITV game show – which is presented by Adam and Ryan Thomas – continued tonight.
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Freddie crossed a white marker while attempting to knock a balloon from a podium using elastic bands[/caption]
Eagle-eyed Adam Thomas pointed out the mishap[/caption]
Fans watched as the remaining contestants battled it out to remain in the competition.
The latest episode kicked off as the were tasked with flicking elastic bands at a balloon to dislodge it from a podium.
As the game progressed, Freddie Cashbolt from Staffordshire Moorlands was visibly struggling but then managed to knock his balloon.
However, eagle-eyed Adam Thomas pointed out how he had accidentally crossed the white marker line during the game.
He was then made to retry but the 26-year-old ended up not successfully knocking his balloon from the podium and was eliminated from the competition.
Reacting on social media, one fan said: “A bit harsh on Freddie there.”
A second said: “Freddie thought he had, but not for the foot over the line & that has big time cost him HUGE. He’s out.”
“Not seen this before – are they going to explain what’s happening or do we guess,” said a third.
99 To Beat sees 100 people go head-to-head for the same prize pot.
In order to win, they must beat the other 99 players and avoid coming last at all costs.
Meanwhile, this week it was revealed two This Morning stars were snubbed from hosting the series.
Jordan North and Alison Hammond revealed they both previously tried out for the slot but it didn’t work out.
Who are the Thomas Brothers?
The three Thomas brothers – Ryan, Adam and Scott have become recognisable faces to TV viewers through their appearances on different shows. Let’s take a look at the trio’s individual journeys.
- Ryan Thomas: The eldest of the brothers, Ryan is perhaps best known for playing Jason Grimshaw in Coronation Street from 2000 to 2016. He has also ventured into reality TV, winning Celebrity Big Brother in 2018 and Dancing On Ice in 2023. Before retiring from acting, Ryan also had a guest role in Australian soap Neighbours in 2018.
- He is engaged to Lucy Mecklenburgh, with the couple having met while taking part in Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls.
- Adam Thomas: Also an actor, Adam is known for playing Donte Charles in Waterloo Road (2006-2009, 2023-present) for the BBC, as well as Adam Barton in Emmerdale from 2009 to 2018.
- Adam has participated in I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here (finishing third) and Strictly Come Dancing (finishing ninth). After his I’m A Celebrity stint, Adam later hosted spin-off show Extra Camp for one series in 2019, alongside former campmate Joel Dommett and actress Emily Atack.
- Scott Thomas: Twin brother to Adam, the third Thomas brother, Scott, competed in series two of Love Island in 2016. He eventually coupled up with Kady McDermott, with the pair going on to finish third overall.
- He set up food and business Food4Thoughts during lockdown, with twin Adam putting £100k of his own cash into it. Unfortunately, the business ultimately went bust after it racked up debts of £366,143.
