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McHale Surprised by 1% Club Contestant Brainpower
19 Jul
Summary
- Joel McHale took over hosting duties in 2025.
- Contestants must answer brain teasers in 30 seconds.
- A choir surprised the host with a custom song.
Joel McHale, the current host of The 1% Club, expressed his amazement at the contestants' sharp minds and quick problem-solving skills. He took over hosting duties in 2025 when the show transitioned from Prime Video to Fox, succeeding original host Patton Oswalt.
McHale admitted that he would likely be eliminated on the first question if he were a contestant. The game requires participants to answer increasingly difficult brain teasers within a strict 30-second time limit, a pressure that McHale finds nerve-wracking.
During a recent episode, McHale was surprised by a spontaneous performance from a choir in the audience. The choir had composed and performed their own song inspired by The 1% Club, which McHale described as fantastic.
