The 1% Club fans devastated as contestant dies after filming – flooding ITV show with condolences
VIEWERS of The 1% Club have been left floored after a show contestant was revealed to have died after filming took place.
The Saturday night TV favourite, fronted by Lee Mack, regularly sees the host interacting with the programme’s 100 contestants who often come with larger-than-life anecdotes.
One person who Lee chatted to on the latest edition of the show was Steven Wong, 52.
In sad news, it was revealed that Steven had passed away earlier this year before his episode of the quiz show had been broadcast.
Steven was one of this series’ most memorable contenders thanks to his tales of almost landing a part in a major Hollywood movie as a child.
His tale had Lee gasping as he recounted on his chances of being a film star.
In a bid to win the potentially life-changing £100,000 prize, Steven did his best to rattle through the notoriously difficult questions.
During a chat with Lee, he shared the story about his brush with Hollywood by confirming that he was the second choice for a role in the hit blockbuster, Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom.
Recalling how his parents had taken him for an acting audition as a child, Steven said: “I didn’t realise this but apparently we got down to the final two and it was me and another kid.
“Don’t forget this was only when I was about 10!”
His huge Indiana Jones franchise revelation left his co-stars gobsmacked.
In a sad turn, a message at the end of the programme confirmed that Steven had passed away as they paid tribute to him.
It read: “In memory of Steven Wong. 1972-2024.”
The revelation that he had died left fans devastated as they rushed to share their condolences to the player online.
One stunned fan said: “Very sad to hear about Steven Wong. Thoughts are with his family.”
Another simply penned: “RIP Steven Wong.”
