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Kate Lally

ITV Tipping Point viewers accuse player of 'hustling' opponents

Tipping Point fans tuned into this week's final instalment as Ben Shephard fronted the popular ITV quiz show on Friday.

Under its new format, the show now sees three hopefuls take on a larger than life version of the old school coin fall machine in the hopes of winning more than just a couple of pounds. With multiple rounds, contestants must answer questions correctly in order to drop a coin and if it falls successfully, their cash prize rises.

Abbi, Ramy and Margaret were the latest hopefuls taking on the arcade-style machine in the hopes of winning a prize.

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Just minutes into the programme, after an unlucky few questions, Abbi, a student from Newport, looked defeated. Ben asked her which leaves Adam and Eve were covered with in historic religious images, and she unfortunately answered "palm leaves", instead of fig leaves.

A number of fans watching at home posted on social media to suggest Abbi would be the first out. But her luck soon turned around.

After dropping a single counter, she knocked many more down and ended up with £800 in her pot. Ben said: "What a turnaround", as Abbi finished the round in the lead.

Taking to Twitter, Lee Hood said: "That was a bit of a save by Abbi". Arthur Summersell said: "Abbi from zero to hero".

Chris Thompson said: "Abbi has absolutely hustled them there". Caryn said: "Abbi has smashed it there".

Unfortunately for Abbi, at the end of the second round with just £50 between them, Ramy made it to the final. Abbi left the studio empty-handed, though did say she had had a nice time.

Tipping Point airs weekdays at 4pm on ITV and the ITV Hub

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