University Challenge viewers rejoice as cult favourite Eric Monkman RETURNS
UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE viewers were overjoyed tonight as one of the year’s most popular contestants returned.
Monkman is a BIG hit with viewers in University Challenge
Eric Monkman, studying Economics at Wolfson, Cambridge, set social media alight earlier this year with his unflappable passion and enthusiasm, and tonight his amiably intense nature lit up screens once again.
It was a matter of moments before both #UniversityChallenge and #Monkman became trending topics on Twitter.
“If being this excited about seeing Monkman again is wrong, then I don't want to be right #UniversityChallenge,” one person said.
Another wrote: “Monkman returns!!! I was worried he seemed a bit placid then he went COPENHAGEN and all was right with the world #UniversityChallenge.”
Eric Monkman is a big hit on University Challenge
The brainbox was instantly trending on Twitter
The favourite is from Ontario, Canada
If being this excited about seeing Monkman again is wrong, then I don't want to be right
“Just when you thought a Monday night couldn't get any better, MONKMAN RETURNS,” a third beamed.
Someone else gushed: “Just been rushed out the shower by a cry of “It’s Monkman!” from the living room. #UniversityChallenge.”
Yet another viewer joked: “Forget the Walkman. New: the #Monkman. Plays all your music slightly louder than necessary with ever rising intonation. #UniversityChallenge.”
Monkman himself had pre-empted his return to TV, writing on Twitter: “Hope you all enjoy tonight's #UniversityChallenge match”, alongside a photo containing the words “Miss me yet?”
Monkman's team were victorious at the end of the game
Ultimately Wolfson were successful in the contest today, defeating Jesus, Cambridge.
University Challenge continues next Tuesday at 8pm on BBC Two.