LL Cool J enters the 1950s
Scott replays what may be the worst answer ever given on The Chase. Asked who had a 1950s number one with “Stranger in Paradise”, contestant David responds “LL Cool J” before the correct answer, Tony Bennett, arrives.
The pressure of the studio explains an answer from the first name that entered his head, but Scott cannot stop imagining LL Cool J launching his career decades early. It also confirms the programme’s old rule that the most extraordinary multiple-choice option is rarely correct.
A couple enters the wet area
Chloe Madeley and England rugby player James Haskell explain that they met after Chloe followed him on Twitter and James slid into her messages with an invitation to train. Their shared fitness regime now includes Chloe cooking impressive meals while James supplies commentary and occasional flatulence.
Playing Innuendo Bingo together gives them a two-pronged target. Clips cover a jerky length of meat on Countdown, Judge Rinder asking whether a bush is too big, Larry Lamb helping Wayne Bridge blow and rugby opposition that comes in your face. James sprays with exceptional force while teasing Chris about skipping the gym.
Abby spends almost nothing
Student Abby is so determined not to spend money that she nearly fails a set-design module rather than buy glue sticks and craft materials. She eats friends’ food, writes compliments to companies in the hope of receiving vouchers and is visibly relieved to learn that Radio 1, rather than her mother, is paying for the call.
Harp-maker Alex then judges Bangers and demonstrates that even an inexperienced player can make the instrument sound beautiful. Scott is less grateful when Alex chooses the Pussycat Dolls’ “Buttons” over his dance selection, levelling the week’s score despite a full harp performance on the line.
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