There’s nothing a game show loves more than a second act, and Nine’s Tipping Point Australia is leaning hard into that trope with its first redemption special. Airing Monday at 5:00 PM AEST, this episode brings back three contestants who previously went home empty-handed after falling victim to the show’s “Jackpot Temptation.” It’s a chance to see if muscle memory and hindsight can conquer the fickle physics of a giant, coin-operated machine.
The returning players—Steve, Lily, and Sonya—are all familiar faces to anyone who watched the first season. Each one made it to the final round only to lose their accumulated cash. Now, they’re back to face host Todd Woodbridge and the imposing machine, one of only two in existence, for another shot at the $20,000 jackpot. The format remains a four-round battle of trivia and timing, starting with the “Bank Builder” and moving through a series of drops where mystery prize counters and doubles can change the game in an instant.
The real test, however, is mental. These contestants aren’t just playing against each other; they’re playing against their past mistakes. Woodbridge, for his part, will be there to guide, needle, and tempt them through the final round, where a few extra counters or a cash boost could make all the difference. It’s a straightforward premise, but one that puts the psychology of risk front and center.
Tipping Point Australia airs its redemption special Monday, June 16, at 5:00 PM AEST on Nine Network.
