Blankety Blank player misses out on top prize after picking the wrong phrase – but would you have got it?
Hosted by Bradley Walsh, the beloved game show is going strong for the BBC in 2025.
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Viewers watched as David narrowly missed out in one of the rounds.
The contestant received the word Down, which was then followed by a blank.
With three celebrities' help, David had to match their common phrases.
He first selected Nish Kumar, who offered up the word "Hill", making Downhill.
David then chose Shane Richie, who suggested "Town" to make Downtown.
His final choice was Lesley Joseph, who put forward "Stairs", for Downstairs.
David revealed to Bradley that he was considering "Under" as his choice.
Locking that in as his answer, it was revealed Under was third most popular answer - for £500.
The second most popular answer was Lesley's suggestion, Stairs, which would have been £750.
Meanwhile, coming out on top was Town, Shane's choice - which was for a home decorating package.
Blankety Blank viewers in shock after discovering winning contestant died after filming show
Blankety Blank viewers were recently left shocked after discovering a contestant had sadly died.
RAF veteran Nathanael Hill passed away after filming for the hit show took place.
A tribute flashed up on screen to commemorate his life at the end of his episode.
It came as viewers had just watched Nathanel winning the show's main prize.
One person penned: "Jesus. RIP Nathaniel."
A second said: "Well I don't normally bother with the credits at the end of #blanketyblank but that was a sad way to finish a jolly show."
A third then commented: "Rest in perfect peace, Nathanael Hill."
Blankety Blank airs on BBC One and iPlayer.
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