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Published 19:12 16 Jun 2023 GMT+1

Woman extraordinarily won Pointless after boyfriend told her 'just say Henrik Larsson' to any football question

When in doubt, just say 'Henrik Larsson'...

Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle

The hardest thing about game shows - bar the bright lights and the nerves of making a fool of yourself on national television - is trying to answer a question you simply haven't got the foggiest about.

Well, it's clear that one clueless Pointless contestant miraculously lucked out over a bizarre coincidence when she completely guessed an answer and ended up getting it bang-on after some key advice from her partner.

The woman extraordinarily won the show after her boyfriend told her 'just say Henrik Larsson' to any football question. Yes, really.

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The woman won the show after her boyfriend told her 'just say Henrik Larsson' to any football question.
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When contestants Tasha and Jo got the news they would be appearing on an episode of Pointless, Tasha's boyfriend offered her a key pearl of wisdom: when in doubt, answer Henrik Larsson.

And it was clearly a very much welcomed recommendation as the show was 'looking for any goal-scorer from Euro 2000'.

Dutifully following her boyfriend's nugget of wisdom, the pair went on to win a jackpot of £2,250 with the answer 'Henrik Larsson' being both right and pointless.

"That is right," host Alexander Armstrong congratulated, "Henrik Larsson is a correct answer."

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Recalling the incredible moment, Richard Osman then asked the women if there was a 'story' behind why they chose that answer in the first place.

When in doubt... just say 'Henrik Larsson'.
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Laughing between themselves, Jo said: "We're gonna have to take Alex up for a drink I think."

Tasha then explained: "Basically, my boyfriend Alex is a massive Celtics supporter and he knows I'm rubbish with names and things like that.

"So he said anything football related - he's played for Man U, he's played for Celtic and Barcelona, I think - and he just said, 'Go for Henrik Larsson'."

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She added: "And it's paid off!"

It sure did.

The amazing moment has since made its rounds on social media, with many eager to share their reactions to the episode.

The incredible moment went down a treat with viewers.
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One Twitter user posted: "Love that two girls just won the jackpot on pointless cos one of their [sic] bf told them to just guess Henrik Larsson for any football question."

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A second penned: "Henrik Larsson might be the best ever Pointless winning answer ever."

A third echoed: "Henrik Larsson is the answer to every question that matters. Fact."

"UNBELIEVABLE SCENES ON POINTLESS!" tweeted a fourth. "If in doubt, say Henrik Larsson."

Another called it 'the greatest Pointless moment ever'.

A final Twitter user added: "Just goes to show you: Henrik Larsson is THE answer."

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So, next time you're asked a slightly difficult question - why not pull a Tasha and Jo and just answer 'Henrik Larsson'?

Featured Image Credit: BBC / PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo

Topics: UK News, TV and Film, BBC, Football

Rhiannon Ingle
Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Senior Journalist at Tyla, specialising in TV, film, travel, and culture. A graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in English Literature, she honed her editorial skills as the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the UK’s largest student newspaper. With a keen eye for storytelling, Rhiannon brings fresh perspectives to her writing, blending critical insight with an engaging style. Her work captures the intersection of entertainment and real-world experiences.

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