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Mastermind winner finds romance with rival finalist

Mastermind winner finds romance with rival finalist

Summary

John Robinson won the BBC's Mastermind quiz competition, narrowly beating Claire Reynolds. After the competition, the two became a couple, having bonded over their shared interest in quizzes.

Key Facts

  • John Robinson won the Mastermind competition with 30 points.
  • Claire Reynolds came second with 29 points.
  • Both are from Birmingham and share a love for quizzes.
  • Robinson is an English teacher who previously won £500,000 on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"
  • During the competition, Robinson found the experience nerve-wracking but stayed focused on the presenter.
  • The romance began after the competition during their flight back to Birmingham.
  • Reynolds has no plans to share the trophy but might compete again in the future.
  • The couple attended pub quizzes before their Mastermind participation became public knowledge.

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