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00:00It's a World Cup Special where the beautiful game meets the ultimate machine.
00:05Yes, we've benched our celebrities to bring in three footballing titans ready to tackle our machine.
00:10Who'll need more than just a good strike?
00:12This is Tipping Point New Zealand World Cup Special.
00:33Hello and welcome to Tipping Point World Cup Special where a trio of footballers try to take on my trivia
00:39trickery.
00:40Joining me today, Auckland FC's Francis DeFreeze, teammate Olly Sale and former all-white Rory Fallon.
00:47Great to have you lads on the show. Welcome.
00:50Thank you for having us.
00:51Francis, you've had a unique journey from the back to the top of the field. Tell us about that.
00:56But hopefully it doesn't mirror my journey in this today where it's gone up and down a lot.
01:00I'm hoping for a little more success, but it's been a wonderful last year and a half here in Auckland.
01:05Real pleasure to play in New Zealand again in front of the fans with some great teammates.
01:09Tell us who you're playing for and why.
01:11I'm playing for Centre Circle, a charity in Christchurch that provides access to football for young individuals
01:18that might not have the resources to get that from their home lives.
01:22All right, good luck, Francis. Olly, welcome to the show.
01:25Thank you for having me.
01:26You lads are very, very tall. Olly, when you're the goalie, do you feel like the goal's too small for
01:33you?
01:34Oh, never. I think it's too big most of the time.
01:36And do the players look tiny? Is that coming towards you?
01:39Sometimes they look tiny, but they're the ones you've got to watch out for. They're the slippery little ones.
01:43You and Francis play for Auckland FC. What is that culture like? Give us a glimpse inside.
01:49The culture's amazing. It's completely centred around winning.
01:52It's an expectation from the outside, and it's an expectation from us on the inside.
01:57So it's a pretty special place. It's a high-pressure environment, but it's enjoyable.
02:00Tell us who you're playing for and why.
02:02I'm playing for Kids Can. It's an organisation that ensures kids who aren't privileged or in times of poverty,
02:08they have clothing, education, food, and I think it's something that all New Zealanders hold quite dear to their hearts.
02:14So that's who I'm representing.
02:15Excellent. Good luck. Rory, was it 15 years ago you booked the All Whites into that final on the world
02:21stage?
02:22Yeah.
02:23Does that memory still haunt you?
02:24It doesn't haunt me at all. I embrace it, and I enjoyed it, and I still get asked the questions,
02:30what it was like, and what a time in football for me and my family.
02:33And, you know, the people that actually say, you know, I was sitting there, I was doing that, you know,
02:38they had that moment, and I love listening to their stories, you know, so I never get sick of it.
02:43You've gone from player to now coaching.
02:46Yeah.
02:46What's the one advice you give to players out there when you're in that role as a coach?
02:50It's not all the glitz and glamour, and it's a lot of hard work, and it takes a long time,
02:55you know,
02:55for me to get that just one goal for people to remember. I was like 26 years old, so there
03:01was a
03:01lot of training before I even got that opportunity to be in the arena. It doesn't happen overnight.
03:06It's hard work every day, perseverance, and never giving up in your dream.
03:10Tell us who you're playing for and why.
03:12I'm playing for I Am Hope. They provide free counselling for young people.
03:16It's got a soft place in my heart. They aim to normalise mental health conversations,
03:20so hopefully I'm going to get all the money for that.
03:23Now, three deserving charities, three highly competitive players, it's time to play Bank Builder.
03:32So, Bank Builder's your chance to build some serious cash, lads. In this round, you each
03:35start with three counters. If you buzz in with the correct answer, you have a choice. You can
03:39choose to play one of your counters into the machine, or if you don't think the counters
03:43in the machine are at that crucial tipping point, you can get one of your opponents to
03:46play theirs instead. Every counter that drops out of the machine, I'll add $50 to your score.
03:51The player with the most money at the end of the show will go through to play for our jackpot
03:55final, which is $10,000, potentially $20,000 for your charity. Here's why.
04:02Inside is the double counter. I'll push that out. I'll double the value of your drop. There are also
04:07two mystery counters nestled in there. Get those out and you win a mystery surprise.
04:11One catch, though. If you give me the wrong answer, or you don't answer within three seconds,
04:16I'll take a counter away from you. Everybody ready? Yes. You all look terrified.
04:21We've got this. Hands on your buzzer. Really? Yeah. Rory, you've got this. Here comes your
04:29first question. What plant is on the All Whites logo? Oli. A fern. It is. A silver fern.
04:38Well done, Oli. You get to have a choice now. Do you want to play or pass? I will pass
04:43my
04:44counter on. Oh, early tactic. Who would you like to pass it to, Francis or Rory? I'll give it a
04:49rose. Okay, fair enough. I'll take it. I'll take the gift. Rory, you have no choice. You
04:52have to take it. Where would you like to go, Rory? One, please. Light up. Drop zone one,
04:58please. Rory, this is where you press the buzzer, but the timing is crucial. Just keep an eye
05:05on how those shelves are moving. Bounces around, lands in the middle. There's a cluster there on
05:13the top shelf. Keep an eye on that. We need them to drop onto the bottom shelf. Will they?
05:18Oi, oi, oi. Here we are. Here we go. Oli. Oli. Get in, Oli. Oli. Oli. Oli. Was it the
05:25right assist? I'm giving you the assist. I'm giving him the assist. Oli, any regrets?
05:30Oh, yeah. Deep, deep, deep regret. Don't think that was the play. Rory, you're off to a flyer.
05:3613 counters drop into the win zone. That's $650 into the machine. Let's take that from the
05:41machine. Add that to your bank. Giving props to my man here. You also pushed out the mystery
05:47counter. Would you like to see what you've won? I'd love to see it. You have won. An underwater
05:55disposable camera. Say cheese. You'll be snapping up all the hot pits with this underwater disposable
06:02camera. Yes. I'll take it. I saw someone roll out with a mug, so I was like, I don't want
06:08to win
06:09that. Rory, my face is on the mug. Well, I never saw your face on it, so. Rory. You don't
06:18want to buy the hand that feeds you. Jeez, Rory. Let's move on to our next question. What does
06:24the acronym WAGS stand for? Francis. Wife and girlfriend. It is indeed. Wives and girlfriends.
06:33That was quick. Nicely done, Francis. You get to play or pass. Drop zone two, please. Oh,
06:39you're going to play. Light up. Drop zone two, please, for Francis.
06:49Francis goes in hard with the buzzer. It pays off. The counter is flat. Keep an eye on those
06:54counters on the top edge. Whoa. No. One drop. No, you might get something here. You're getting
06:59a head on. There you go. Yeah. Francis, two counters drop into the wind zone. It's $100.
07:05Let's take that from the machine. Add that to your bank. You have two counters left, as do
07:09you, Rory. Oli, you still have all three. Here comes your next question. Which Welsh
07:14football club does Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds... Rory. Wrexham. It is Wrexham AFC. Where
07:22would you like to go? A one, please. It's worked for you. Light up drop zone one, please. Thought
07:26you might return the charity. Oli was hoping for a return favour, but no. Rory's here to win.
07:36Let's keep an eye on these counters. Will it just squeeze into that gap? A couple drop
07:40onto the bottom shelf. Will we get any into the wind zone? Oh, Rory. Lucky I didn't give
07:47it to you. Well, I might not have gone one. Nothing there for you, unfortunately. Rory,
07:53you have one last counter to play. Oli, you still have all three. Francis, you have two counters
07:57to play. Here comes your next question. As of 2026, in the FIFA World Cup, how many
08:02seconds is a goalkeeper allowed to hold the ball? Oli? Eight seconds. It is eight seconds,
08:09Oli. Well done. I was a bit worried. I should know that. Of all three players, Oli, I was
08:14like, you better come and worry with this. Now, do you want to play or pass? I'll play
08:19this one. You will play? Where would you like to go? Drop zone one, two, three or four?
08:21I'll go for three, please. Light up drop zone three, please, for Oli.
08:32Counter spits out. Timing is great. Can we get any counters over the top? Yeah, go on.
08:36Oh, just the one. Just the one. I think you might get a bunch here. Keep an eye on this.
08:40Little push. Little push. There we go. Nicely done, Oli. I'm in the game.
08:43Two counters. Drop for you, Oli, in the win zone. That's $100. Let's take that from the
08:47machine, add that to your bank. Welcome to the game. You're on the board.
08:51All right. Francis and Oli, you have two counters left. Rory, you have one last counter.
08:55Here comes your next question. What is the name of the TV series that American actor Jason
09:01Sudeikis created about a British football team? Oli. Yeah. It is. Oh, American one.
09:10I need an answer. I need an answer. Oli. Oh, no. Oli. Oh, no. I can picture it in my
09:18head.
09:18It's sitting right there. Ted Lasso. Yeah, it is Ted Lasso. Oli. I'm afraid I'm going to
09:23take the counter from you. Unfortunately, leaves you with one counter to play. Same as Rory.
09:28Francis, you still have two counters. Brush it off, lads. Here comes your next question.
09:32What was the official song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup by Colombian singer Shakira?
09:38Francis. Waving flag. No, Greg. Francis, it was Waka Waka.
09:44Waka Waka, yeah. I actually knew that, but it was quick. It was quick. It was too quick for me.
09:50It was Waka Waka, this time for Africa. Released in May 2010, it became the best-selling World Cup song
09:55ever, with 10 million-plus downloads.
09:59Francis, I have to take the counter from you. That leaves you with one counter.
10:03In fact, it leaves you all with one last counter. Here comes your next question.
10:07What is an adult male sheep called?
10:12Oli, a ewe.
10:14Oli, male sheep. There's a ram.
10:19Oh, there's a ewe for the female.
10:22Absolutely. Sadly, Oli, I'm going to have to take that last counter from you, which means you have no more
10:28counters to play in this round.
10:29You will sit the rest of it out. Francis and Rory still have one counter. Here comes your next question.
10:35How many days long is elite here?
10:39Francis.
10:41Three hundred and sixty-four.
10:45Francis.
10:46I know this one as well. I know it.
10:48Three hundred and sixty-six.
10:50Oh, I went the wrong way, didn't I?
10:52Again, I'm going to take that last counter of yours.
10:56You two will sit out the rest of the round. Francis, Rory comes down to you with one last counter.
11:01Now, you don't have to buzz in. I just need the correct answer.
11:04Okay, cool.
11:05Who was the first person to walk on the moon?
11:09Neil Armstrong.
11:10It was Neil Armstrong.
11:12Who would you like to go? Drop zone one, two, three, or four?
11:15Four, please.
11:16Light up drop zone four, please.
11:19Rory tested the waters in drop zone one.
11:23And now he's going to the other end, drop zone four.
11:27I feel that's a good one.
11:28Can we get some off the top shelf?
11:31Oh, no.
11:32Or has it just filled a gap?
11:35No.
11:35We're in the gap.
11:36So, lads, at the end of this round, Francis and Ollie on one hundred dollars.
11:41Out in the lead for now, Rory, six hundred and fifty dollars.
11:45They've got the goals on the score sheet.
11:48And after the break, we're turning up the temperature with Quickfire.
11:51Don't go away.
12:02Welcome back to our Tipping Point World Cup special with Auckland FC.
12:05Francis DeFreeze, teammate Ollie Sale and former all-white Rory Fallon have swapped their boots for brains as they compete
12:13to win $10,000, potentially $20,000 for their charity.
12:17Guys, it's time to play Quickfire.
12:22In this round, you'll each have 30 seconds to answer as many questions as possible.
12:25Every correct answer wins you a counter to play into the machine and that is crucial because the player with
12:31the lowest amount of money at the end of this round will be going home.
12:35Rory, you're in the lead with $650.
12:37You have a choice.
12:38You can play your 30 seconds or pass it to Ollie or Francis.
12:41I'll go first.
12:42All right, can we get 30 seconds on the clock for Rory?
12:45Your 30 seconds starts now.
12:48How old do you have to be to vote in the New Zealand general election?
12:5118.
12:52Correct.
12:52What is the mythical creature that the Wellington Football Club is named after?
12:56Phoenix.
12:56Correct.
12:57Kakariki is the Māori word for which colour?
13:01Kakariki, pass.
13:03Green.
13:03What is in the middle of a chocolate fish?
13:06Marshmallow.
13:07Correct.
13:07Which comic strip character created by Elige has a dog called Snowy?
13:12Tintin.
13:13Correct.
13:14The penny farthing is an early example of what form of transport?
13:16Bike.
13:17Correct.
13:18Whoosh.
13:19Well done, Rory.
13:20Do you want to know how many you got right?
13:22How many?
13:23Five correct answers.
13:25I'll take that.
13:25That's five counters to play.
13:27Yeah, cool.
13:28Where should we go, Rory?
13:29Let's go four, please.
13:31Light up drop zone four, please.
13:37Bounces around, lands on the left.
13:39Bit of a gap there.
13:41Or will it just nudge some counters off the top?
13:43Oh, here we go.
13:45Brilliant.
13:45Pushing him out.
13:46Let's just see if we can get a cluster here.
13:49Oh, yeah.
13:50Nailed it.
13:51Should be none left for us by the time we get to our turn, yeah.
13:55Big drop.
13:56Twelve counters drop out.
13:57That gives you a total of $600.
13:59Let's leave that in the machine because you have four more counters to play.
14:02Where would you like?
14:02Where would you like to go?
14:03Four, please, again.
14:04Light up drop zone four, please.
14:07Rory persevering.
14:08He wants that cluster from the bottom shelf.
14:14Yeah, that's a good drop.
14:15Can we get some more over onto the bottom shelf?
14:18Yes, we can.
14:19Yeah, that's a good drop.
14:20Oh, there it is.
14:21Brilliant.
14:22There we go.
14:23Nice.
14:24Nice.
14:25Oh, yeah.
14:25They just keep falling.
14:27Rory, another five drop out.
14:30$850 thus far.
14:31Three counters to play, my friend.
14:32Yeah.
14:33Where would you like to go?
14:34Let's try, uh, three.
14:36Light up drop zone three, please.
14:39Bit of a shift here.
14:41I'm just going to wait for it to...
14:42Yes, you're waiting for that shelf just to come out again.
14:45Shot clock violation.
14:46Yeah, yeah.
14:47Shot clock violation.
14:51Oh, that slander.
14:54Okay.
14:54I wanted it to kind of go to the left a bit.
14:56If we can get a couple of counters over.
14:59Oh, wow.
15:00Here we go.
15:01Let's just watch this.
15:03Oh, yes.
15:04Rory Fallon on a roll here.
15:08Sorry.
15:09Another ten counters drop out.
15:11That's $500.
15:12Adding that to your total.
15:13$1,350 and still two counters to play.
15:17Where would you like to go?
15:17Number two, please.
15:19We're shuffling along.
15:20Light up drop zone two, please.
15:28You sure know where to place them, Rory.
15:31Great drop.
15:31Let's see if we can get some more counters to drop.
15:34Can we?
15:35Oh.
15:35Okay, now go ahead.
15:36Here it comes.
15:37Come on.
15:37Here we go.
15:38Make it rain.
15:39Oh.
15:41It is raining counters.
15:43Is there going to be any left?
15:45No.
15:45Do you guys restock it or not?
15:47Yeah.
15:47Possible to get some more counters somewhere?
15:49Oh.
15:50Rory, another 16 counters, which gives you $800.
15:53Look at that total.
15:55$2,150.
15:57And you still have one last counter to play.
15:59Are you going to shuffle over to drop zone one?
16:01No.
16:01No.
16:01I'm going to stick with two, please.
16:03You're going to stick with drop zone two?
16:05Light up drop zone two, please.
16:12It's flat, which is great.
16:14The question is, will you leave anything for Ollie and Francis?
16:18Will you?
16:19Oh, there.
16:20Set it up nice.
16:20Yeah.
16:21Whoever's getting that's in.
16:23Yeah.
16:23Whoever's getting this next one, eh?
16:24A little parting gift there for Rory.
16:27There's a bit more space for gifts down here if you want a sneaky bank transfer.
16:31That's my assist.
16:32Nothing there, Rory, but look at that total in the machine.
16:35$2,150.
16:36Let's transfer that to your bank.
16:39$2,800 is your total at the moment.
16:42Rory may be starting to take control of the game, but I sense Francis and Ollie might
16:47be manifesting a momentum shift for when we return.
16:50See you back here after the break.
17:02Welcome back to our Tipping Point World Cup special where Francis De Vries, Ollie Salens,
17:06Rory Fallon are playing for bragging rights and more importantly charity.
17:10We're in the middle of quick fire.
17:12Rory out with the commanding lead.
17:14$2,800.
17:15Ollie and Francis, mountain to climb here.
17:18You're equal on $100.
17:19Ollie, because you answered in the first round first and it was right, you get to play this round.
17:25Do you want to play your 30 seconds first or do you want to hand it over to Francis?
17:28I will pass it along to Francis.
17:30Francis?
17:31What do you make of that?
17:32Tactics.
17:33Smart.
17:33Would have done the same thing.
17:35Alright.
17:36Can we put 30 seconds on the clock for Francis?
17:39Your 30 seconds starts now.
17:42Star Wars was created by which filmmaker?
17:45George Lucas.
17:46Correct.
17:46A lack of which vitamin is a principal cause of rickets?
17:49D.
17:49Correct.
17:50In a standard competitive football match how many players are on the field?
17:5322.
17:54Correct.
17:55Stud, draw and Texas Hold'em are all variations of which card game?
17:58Poker.
17:58Correct.
17:58In the animated series Family Guy what type of animal is Brian?
18:02Dog.
18:02Correct.
18:03Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain in which...
18:05Correct.
18:05A game of badminton involves setting what over a net of the record?
18:08Correct.
18:09In the Harry Potter film series actress Emma Watson play which character?
18:12Hermione Granger.
18:13Wow.
18:14I think you just got in there Francis.
18:17Yes you did.
18:18Ready.
18:20How many do you think you got right?
18:22With the Hermione Granger question?
18:23Yes.
18:24Eight.
18:24You're absolutely right.
18:26A record breaking eight counters to play into the machine.
18:29This is correct yeah.
18:29He's done exceptionally right.
18:30He's hit the nail on the head yeah.
18:32No regrets?
18:33Not at this stage we'll see how it plays out.
18:35Alright.
18:35Francis where shall we go?
18:37Number two please.
18:38Light up drop zone two please.
18:42Francis knows the double counter is big here.
18:47We need it.
18:47Wrong side.
18:48That's alright.
18:50Here we go.
18:51Can we get any?
18:52No.
18:53That's okay you're setting it up beautifully.
18:56Still have seven counters to go.
18:58Stick with drop zone two?
18:59Yes please.
19:00Light up drop zone two please.
19:03More to the right Francis is where we want it.
19:10Keep an eye on that cluster just on the top shelf there.
19:13Can we get any over or will it fill that gap again?
19:17Oh.
19:17Oh.
19:18There we go.
19:18There we go.
19:19Nice.
19:19Finally.
19:20Keep an eye on this.
19:22Oh.
19:23Oh.
19:24One drops off the top shelf but it is a rider.
19:27One counter drops into the wind zone.
19:29It's $50.
19:30We're adding that to the machine.
19:31You still have six counters to play.
19:33Stick with drop zone two?
19:34Yes please.
19:35Light up drop zone two please.
19:42Is it third time lucky?
19:46Oh.
19:46There we go.
19:47There she is.
19:48There we go.
19:49Nice.
19:49Double counters dropped onto the bottom shelf.
19:52Whoo.
19:53Another counter drops out.
19:55That's $50.
19:55Add that to your total.
19:56$100.
19:57And five counters to play.
19:59Oh let's try drop zone four.
20:01Oh.
20:01Yeah.
20:02Light up drop zone four please.
20:03Nice.
20:05Interesting move from Francis.
20:12Bounces around.
20:13Not a bad drop Francis.
20:14Keep an eye on this.
20:15We could get that cluster off.
20:19The bottom shelf.
20:20Get flat.
20:20Just spread a bit more.
20:22Keep an eye on that.
20:23Bottom shelf.
20:24That cluster just there.
20:25Oh.
20:26Nice frame.
20:27Come on.
20:28Another seven counters drop into the wind zone.
20:30It's $350.
20:31Adding that to your total in the machine.
20:34$450.
20:35And still four counters to play.
20:37Drop zone number three please.
20:38Alright.
20:39Light up drop zone three please.
20:41Cool as a cucumber Francis.
20:44I love it.
20:46Here it is.
20:49Bouncing around.
20:49We need it to be flat.
20:51Oh no.
20:52Oh what's going on here?
20:53It is flat.
20:55Do you think we can get some lateral push on that cluster just on the left there.
21:00Three counters to play.
21:02Do you want to stick with drop zone three?
21:03Are you looking somewhere else?
21:04Light up drop zone three please.
21:14Oh no.
21:15It has settled Francis which is great.
21:18Keep an eye on those counters just on the edge there.
21:20Can we get any over?
21:20Yes we can.
21:23Here we get the view on here.
21:23Here we get the view on here.
21:23Big cluster there Francis.
21:25Could be a view.
21:25Keep an eye on that.
21:30Nicely done.
21:32Gravity.
21:34Please.
21:34Exist.
21:35Gravity.
21:37Another five counters drop into the win zone.
21:40That's $250.
21:41Adding that to your total.
21:42Look at that.
21:42$700.
21:43And still two counters to play Francis.
21:46Let's go back to drop zone number two.
21:48Alright.
21:49Light up drop zone two please.
21:55It's flat.
21:57We nudge the double counter into the win zone.
22:01Keep an eye on the counter there.
22:03Yes.
22:04Just.
22:05Just indeed.
22:07Can we get some more cash for your charity.
22:12Tucks under those counters there.
22:14Move sideways.
22:15Yeah.
22:16Still have one counter to play.
22:18Number two.
22:19Light up drop zone two please.
22:26Just need it to go to the right.
22:29That's okay.
22:30It's on the left.
22:32There is that cluster there.
22:33Just on the left.
22:34Keep an eye on that.
22:34Can we get some lateral push on that.
22:36And.
22:40Unfortunately nothing there for you Francis.
22:43Not to worry.
22:44Build up a good amount of cash there.
22:46$700.
22:47Let's take that from the machine.
22:48Add that to your total.
22:49Thanks guys.
22:50Here's your total of $800.
22:53Ollie patiently waiting.
22:54It is your turn now for your 30 seconds.
22:56Cool.
22:57Can we put 30 seconds on the clock for Ollie.
23:00Good luck.
23:00Your 30 seconds starts now.
23:04How many goals in a match does a player have to get to get a hat trick and a football
23:07gun?
23:08Correct.
23:09Marie Antoinette was the queen of which country?
23:11France.
23:12Correct.
23:13In the game Angry Birds players use a slingshot to launch birds and attacks on which animals?
23:17Pigs.
23:18Correct.
23:19The retina is the light sensitive portion of which organ in the body?
23:22The eye.
23:23Correct.
23:23The actress Gwyneth Paltrow named her first child after which fruit?
23:27Pass.
23:28Apple.
23:28Which sport is American Babe Ruth known for playing?
23:31Baseball.
23:31Correct.
23:31What is the hometown of Super Rugby team the Highlanders?
23:35Do you know?
23:36Dunedin.
23:37It is Dunedin but we're just out of time.
23:40Not to worry Ollie.
23:42Five correct answers.
23:44Gives you five counters to play into the machine.
23:47Where shall we go?
23:48I'll go in drop zone two please then.
23:50Light up drop zone two please.
23:52Get that double counter out Ollie.
23:57And they just closed the gap in the game.
24:00Bit of a cluster there on the left.
24:02Can we get that over?
24:03There's a big cluster there.
24:04Yes we can.
24:05Oh there we go.
24:06Nice nice nice.
24:07There we go.
24:08Spread it out a bit.
24:10Yes.
24:12Whoa.
24:12There we go.
24:14Ollie seven counters drop into the win zone that gives you a total of $350 in the machine
24:18and still four counters to play.
24:21I'll load up drop zone two again please then.
24:24Stick with drop zone two.
24:24Light up drop zone two for Ollie please.
24:33Oh nice.
24:35It rides slow that counter that just dropped on the bottom shelf.
24:37Keep an eye on the one on the top shelf.
24:39Can we get any to drop?
24:41Yes.
24:42There we go.
24:43Let's just see whether this just fills a gap.
24:45Will it nudge any over?
24:47Oh.
24:48You're setting things up beautifully though Ollie.
24:51You have three counters to play.
24:52Stick with drop zone two.
24:54Yeah we'll keep banging that drum please.
24:55We're going to persevere.
24:57Light up drop zone two please.
25:03Oh Ollie.
25:05That came quick.
25:06It's quick.
25:06It's stacked though.
25:08Have a look at this.
25:10Nothing.
25:11It just rides on top.
25:12Oh.
25:13Maybe I spoke too soon.
25:15Oh watch this.
25:16Can we get some over into the winning zone?
25:18Yes.
25:18Yes we can.
25:20Jackpot.
25:20Another four counters drop into the win zone.
25:23That gives you a total of $200.
25:24Look at that.
25:24Score is $550.
25:27Ollie.
25:28You have two more counters to play.
25:29Also you just need three more counters to drop out to equal with Francis.
25:34We're going to change it up for number three please.
25:36Light up drop zone three please.
25:39I see what you're seeing.
25:41That cluster there.
25:42Now I've got to do the Rory wait.
25:46Just wait.
25:48The Rory wait.
25:49Here we go.
25:54Ollie learned his lesson just to be patient and it's paid off.
25:58The counter is flat.
26:00Can we knock some over onto that bottom shell?
26:03Nothing there unfortunately.
26:05One more counter to play.
26:07I'll stick with drop zone three Daniel.
26:08Light up drop zone three please.
26:13This is the moment.
26:14Come on you've got this.
26:15This is it Ollie.
26:16Come on.
26:16Come on.
26:17That way.
26:18That's critical.
26:19Oh it's gone on the wrong side.
26:20It's gone on the wrong side.
26:20Three counters we need to get over to equal with Francis Ollie.
26:24Can we do it?
26:25Can we?
26:27No.
26:28Oh how on earth is it hanging there still?
26:31Nothing there for you.
26:33So $550 is your total in the machine.
26:37Let's transfer that to your bank.
26:39At the end of the round looking at the scores.
26:41Ollie on 650.
26:43Francis on 800.
26:44Rory well out in the lead.
26:46$2,800.
26:47Ollie I'm afraid you've got the lowest amount in your bank balance.
26:51We have to say goodbye to you.
26:52Unfortunately we've found your tipping point.
26:55Remind us again who you're playing for.
26:57Kids Can.
26:57Kids Can.
26:58We're not letting you go empty handed Ollie.
27:00We're going to donate $500 to Kids Can.
27:03It has been a pleasure having you on the show.
27:05Hope you've enjoyed it.
27:06Absolutely.
27:07Thank you for having me.
27:08Three become two and after the break we'll move even closer to finding out who is the
27:12finest thinker in football and whether they can grab that $10,000 potentially $20,000 for
27:17their charity.
27:18Don't go away.
27:41Potentially $20,000 because the double counter is still in there.
27:45Rory, commandingly, $2,800.
27:48Francis, $800 is your total at the moment.
27:52Bit of a mountain to climb.
27:54Two deserving charities, two great players.
27:57It's time to go Head to Head.
28:00All right, in this round, you're each going to be asked two questions.
28:03On your question, you can choose to play or pass it to your opponent.
28:06If you give me the correct answer, you win a counter to play into the machine.
28:10If you give me the wrong answer, your opponent steals the counter and plays it into the machine.
28:15This round is important because the person with the most money at the end of this round
28:19will go through to play for our $10,000 jackpot, potentially $20,000.
28:24Rory, here comes your first question.
28:27Which New Zealand women's sports team shared a group hug with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace?
28:35I would have no idea.
28:36Do you think Francis might have an idea?
28:39I reckon he would.
28:40I pressed his buzzer.
28:42He has to answer it now.
28:43Francis is saying he's buzzing you.
28:45I've got a clue.
28:46So I'm going to pass over to Franny.
28:49I'm battling a little bit here as well.
28:51Yeah.
28:51I think I have a couple of ideas.
28:53Okay.
28:54Shall we just go with my first instinct?
28:56Yes.
28:56Yep.
28:57Black Ferns, New Zealand women's rugby team.
29:00Why the Black Ferns?
29:01Because they are pretty renowned around the world.
29:04They achieve a lot and they would be the kind of team that would be invited to Buckingham Palace.
29:08And give King Charles a big hug.
29:10He seems like a decent fella.
29:12Why not?
29:14So we're locking in the Black Ferns?
29:16Yes.
29:17Lock it in.
29:18Shall we ask the machine?
29:19Let's have a look.
29:20Was it the Black Ferns who shared a group hug with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace?
29:29Hello, Francis.
29:30Thank you very much.
29:31You steal a worry's counter.
29:33Where would you like to go?
29:34Drop zone two, please.
29:36All right.
29:36Light up drop zone two, please.
29:43Drops down on the left.
29:45Don't forget the double counter is underneath those counters on the bottom shelf.
29:49But can we get any from the top shelf?
29:51Yes, we can.
29:53Lucky, lucky.
29:54Let's just hope the luck continues.
29:56Can we get any out?
29:58Oh, it just squeezes into that gap.
30:01Francis.
30:02It's a teaser, isn't it?
30:03Yeah, it is.
30:03It's a teaser.
30:04It's an Italia.
30:04Francis, here comes your first question.
30:07Which country does professional footballer Cristiano Ronaldo come from?
30:13I think if I didn't choose to answer this question, I would be laughed out of the changing room.
30:18So I'm going to have to take it.
30:20Do you think Rory will know this?
30:23Yeah, I'm not going to offend you by saying that you don't know.
30:28He comes from Portugal.
30:29You want to lock that in?
30:30Yes, please.
30:31Is Cristiano Ronaldo the professional footballer from Portugal?
30:37On a roll, Francis.
30:41Drop zone two, please.
30:42Sticking with drop zone two.
30:44Let's persevere.
30:45Right up, mate.
30:45Drop zone two, please.
30:50Go to the right.
30:51Yes.
30:52Good, you.
30:53Oh, that's a good one, honey.
30:54That's where we need it.
30:55That is exactly where we need it, Francis.
30:58Can we get that cluster over?
31:00Spoke too soon.
31:01Spoke too soon.
31:02Unlucky, Francis.
31:05Unlucky, Francis.
31:05Rory, your second and last question.
31:08Who is New Zealand's first Olympic BMX medalist?
31:16No, I don't know.
31:17Do you think Francis knows the answer?
31:20I think Franny is a very smart boy.
31:21I wouldn't put it past him to know it.
31:23I mean, is that a poker face he's got on right now?
31:25Yeah.
31:26Hey, you're looking at me thinking.
31:28Bit of a grin.
31:29I think he knows.
31:29I think he actually knows.
31:30You think he knows.
31:31All right, so you want to pass it on to Francis?
31:32I'm going to have to because I don't know.
31:34All right.
31:35Francis, do you know?
31:36I honestly don't know any BMX bikers, so.
31:39Was this a great pass, Rory?
31:41Yes, it looks like it is.
31:43I do need an answer from you, Francis.
31:46Can I just say a random name?
31:48A nice classic Kiwi name.
31:50Michael.
31:51Michael.
31:53You're going to give me a surname as well?
31:55Why don't we go with Jones?
31:57Michael Jones.
31:58Michael Jones.
31:59Michael Jones.
32:00We're going to lock in Michael Jones.
32:02The famous all black.
32:03That is Michael Jones.
32:05New Zealand's first Olympic BMX medalist.
32:10She's going to go down here for this much.
32:15No, it was Sarah Walker.
32:16Oh, yeah.
32:18Oh, dear.
32:20Rory, you win the count are you yet to play?
32:22Where would you like to go?
32:24I'm going to go four.
32:25Light up drop zone four, please.
32:28When you're ready.
32:33Bounces around.
32:34It settles, which is great.
32:36Will it just fill that gap, though, Rory?
32:40I didn't even touch the sides.
32:42Francis, here comes your last question.
32:45What sport do the wheelblacks play?
32:49We're in the Paralympics here, and I'm going to say wheelchair basketball.
32:54That's your final answer?
32:55That is my final answer.
32:57Do the wheelblacks play wheelchair basketball?
33:04No.
33:06Wheelchair rugby.
33:08Unfortunately, you lose that counter to Rory.
33:11Rory, you get to play this last counter into the machine.
33:14Where are you looking?
33:15Can I go number four, please?
33:16Light up drop zone four, please.
33:22Bounces around, drops to the right.
33:25This could be a good one, yeah.
33:26Let's just keep an eye on this.
33:27Can we get any more counters over?
33:29No, you've got one more.
33:30One counter drops.
33:31Can we get this cluster into the wind zone?
33:33Use the wall, use the wall.
33:34Gas.
33:36Rory, three counters drop into the wind zone.
33:38It's $150.
33:39Let's take that from the machine.
33:40Add that to your bank.
33:43$2,950 is your total now.
33:46Francis, $800 for you.
33:49Unfortunately, that means we've found your tipping point.
33:54Still record-breaking.
33:55Eight correct answers in the quickfire round.
33:57That was truly impressive.
33:59Remind us again who you were playing for.
34:01Playing for at Centre Circle in Christchurch.
34:04Helping young kids enjoy the beautiful game of football
34:07that aren't otherwise able to play it.
34:09And we want to help them as well,
34:10so we're not letting you go empty-handed.
34:12We're going to donate your earnings of $800 to your charity.
34:15Thank you so much for coming on the show.
34:16It's been a pleasure having you.
34:17Hope you've enjoyed it.
34:18It's been great.
34:19Thank you, and good luck in the final round.
34:21Thank you for having me.
34:22Brilliant.
34:22Well, time for a break.
34:23But when we return,
34:24our champion, Rory Fallon,
34:26is going to play for a potential $10,000, even $20.
34:31I've got a good feeling about this.
34:32Don't go anywhere.
34:43Well, welcome back to the final round
34:45of our Tipping Point World Cup special,
34:46where former All-White Rory Fallon
34:48has outplayed and outsmarted Auckland FC players
34:51Francis de Vries and Ollie Sale
34:53to make it through to the final
34:54to play for this $10,000 jackpot counter.
34:58Rory, well done.
34:59You've got this far.
35:00How do you feel?
35:00Super excited and, like, ready to go.
35:03Tell us who you're playing for and why.
35:05A charity called I Am Hope,
35:06and they specialise in mental health.
35:08Gee, Scumboot Friday rings a bell.
35:10Yeah.
35:11Well, let's try and get them some money.
35:12It is time to play jackpot round.
35:17Rory, in a few moments,
35:18I'm going to ask you to put the jackpot counter
35:19into the machine.
35:20If you want to go home with $10,000,
35:21possibly $20,000 for your charity,
35:24you just need to get it out again.
35:25Here's how you're going to do it.
35:27I'm going to show you five question categories
35:29for each category.
35:30You get to choose to play one, two, or three counters.
35:32The more counters you play into the machine,
35:34the harder the question's going to be.
35:36However, the more you win,
35:38the easier it should be to push that jackpot counter out.
35:41So, you've had a look at the machine.
35:43Where would you like to drop the jackpot counter?
35:45I'm feeling good about one,
35:46because one was where it all began,
35:48so I'm going to go one, please.
35:50Light up drop zone one, please.
35:56Look at that.
36:01It's settled.
36:02It's flat, which is a great start.
36:04And nicely placed in the middle.
36:07Now, can we get some more passion for I Am Hope?
36:12A great start.
36:13Three counters out.
36:14That's $150.
36:15Adding that to your total, $3,100.
36:18Shall we take a look at your five question categories?
36:21They are TV shows, food and drink, film, science, and football.
36:27You can choose in any order,
36:28and also just how many counters you want to play for.
36:31Are there any there that you think you're stronger at?
36:33Definitely football and film.
36:35Okay, so which one do you want to start with first?
36:37Let's go football first.
36:38Football for how many counters?
36:40Let's go three.
36:41Three counters.
36:42Yeah.
36:42All right, football for three counters.
36:44Here comes your question.
36:46As of 2025, which country has won the most FIFA World Cup titles?
36:51Brazil, Argentina, or France?
36:54Brazil.
36:56Okay.
36:56So we're going to lock in Brazil.
36:58Brazil, please.
36:59All right.
36:59Let's ask the machine.
37:01Which country has won the most FIFA World Cup titles?
37:05Is it Brazil?
37:06Brazil, you're absolutely right, Rory.
37:12Five times won the World Cup title.
37:14Well done.
37:15Three counters to play.
37:16Drop zone one.
37:17Please.
37:18Light up drop zone one, please.
37:20In the middle.
37:21That's where we want it.
37:27Bounces around to the left.
37:29It's flat, which is great.
37:31Might nudge those counters off the top shelf.
37:34Yes, it does.
37:34Keep an eye on the bottom shelf.
37:36Some extra cash for I Am Hope.
37:39Yes, indeed.
37:40Another three counters drop out, Rory.
37:43That adds to your total.
37:443,252 more counters to play.
37:47Drop zone one.
37:47Yes, please.
37:48Light up drop zone one, please.
37:55Oh, not bad.
37:56Yeah, I'm happy with that.
37:58Not bad.
38:00Oh, it's just hit the side, though.
38:02Yes.
38:02One counter drops.
38:04Need it to go bang in the middle, eh?
38:06I think so.
38:08Whee!
38:09Oh, that's going to just...
38:10Let's just keep an eye on this.
38:11Everything counts now.
38:12So this drop may get us more.
38:15Not to worry.
38:16It's just riding.
38:17Another two counters.
38:19A drop out.
38:19Look at that total.
38:213,350.
38:22One last counter.
38:23Okay.
38:24One, please.
38:25Light up drop zone one, please.
38:28Here we go.
38:31Big push.
38:32Bye, Rory.
38:34Will that nudge our jackpot counter?
38:39Oh, again.
38:40It just kisses the side of it.
38:42It's nudged it a little bit closer to the edge of that top shelf.
38:45Four more categories to go.
38:48TV shows, food and drink, film and science.
38:50And for how many counters?
38:51Let's go film, please.
38:53Yeah.
38:53The three.
38:54The three.
38:55In Back to the Future, what type of car is used as the time machine?
39:01DeLorean, Mustang or an Aston Martin?
39:04DeLorean.
39:05I've seen it a few times, actually.
39:07Michael J. Fox.
39:08Yeah, it's a great film.
39:08And a great car, too.
39:10Yeah, yeah, great car, yeah.
39:11Absolute classic.
39:11Actually, I brought my little girl one of the Lego ones, so DeLorean, yeah.
39:15Going to lock in DeLorean.
39:16All right.
39:17Is the type of car in Back to the Future a DeLorean?
39:22On a roll.
39:24300.
39:24I'm feeling it, yeah.
39:25Sticking with drop zone one?
39:26Yes, please.
39:27Light up drop zone one, please.
39:31Rory doesn't muck around.
39:34Bangs that buzzer hard, and it seems to have worked.
39:37Watch that jackpot counter.
39:38That looks good.
39:39That looks good.
39:39That looks good.
39:41No, that's close.
39:42So good.
39:42It's close.
39:43It's very close.
39:45Yeah.
39:46Some more money for I Am Hope.
39:48Another six counters.
39:50Rory, that's $300.
39:51We've added that to the total.
39:52Look at that.
39:533,650.
39:55Two more counters to play.
39:56Stick in with drop zone one?
39:57Yes, please.
39:58Light up drop zone one, please.
39:59Yes.
40:03Double counters.
40:06That's where we want it.
40:07Look at that.
40:09Rory.
40:09No, no, no, no.
40:11She's down, Rory.
40:12That's great.
40:15And it's riding, but not to worry.
40:18We've got it onto the bottom shelf.
40:19Okay.
40:20But is it not a problem when it goes on top of another...
40:24Ooh.
40:25A little bit of a challenge, Rory.
40:26Yeah, a little bit of a challenge.
40:27We're up for challenges.
40:28Yeah, I like a challenge.
40:29Look at it.
40:30Right on the edge.
40:31$10,000.
40:32Yeah.
40:33I Am Hope.
40:33I'm feeling good about this.
40:35Another three drop out, Rory.
40:37Adding that to your total.
40:38$3,800.
40:40You've got one last counter to play.
40:42Yeah.
40:42Stick with drop zone one?
40:43Yes, please.
40:43Light up drop zone one, please.
40:45Yes.
40:45Yes.
40:46Yes.
40:47Yes.
40:48Yes.
40:49Yes.
40:50Bounces all over the place, lands towards the right.
40:54Will it just fill this gap?
40:57Yep.
40:58Yeah, just getting it closer.
41:00Setting up.
41:01Setting it up.
41:03Oh.
41:04It's the ghost.
41:06It is the ghost.
41:08Can we get some more for I Am Hope?
41:12Yes, we can.
41:13Yes.
41:14We'll carry those over.
41:15Let's take a look at your last three remaining categories.
41:18TV shows, food and drink, and science.
41:20Where would you like to go?
41:21TV shows, please.
41:22For how many?
41:23Three.
41:23All right.
41:24TV shows for three counters.
41:26Young Sheldon is a prequel spin-off of which American TV show?
41:31Doogie Howser, MD, The Big Bang Theory, or Eight Simple Rules?
41:37I'm going to go Big Bang Theory, please.
41:39How do you know?
41:40To be fair, I wasn't a big, avid fan of watching it, but I know of it.
41:44Yeah.
41:45And I know the character.
41:46Yes.
41:46So, Big Bang Theory.
41:48Okay.
41:49Let's ask the machine.
41:51Is Young Sheldon a prequel spin-off of the show The Big Bang Theory?
41:58Yes!
41:59I'm loving this.
42:00I know.
42:01Three counters.
42:02Drop zone one?
42:03Yes, please.
42:04Light up drop zone one, please.
42:07In the middle.
42:08Rory, I reckon.
42:13Oh, brilliant.
42:15Placed it nicely.
42:16Keep an eye on this, Rory, because this...
42:19Oh, have I spoken too soon?
42:21It just moved.
42:22I think one more middle one, though.
42:24It could push.
42:24Yes.
42:26All right.
42:26Nothing there, Rory.
42:28Do you want to stick with drop zone one?
42:29Yes, please.
42:29Light up drop zone one, please.
42:31Yes.
42:36Not bad.
42:38We like this.
42:39Settle.
42:40Settle.
42:41There we go, Rory.
42:43Can we knock it over?
42:44Cup will go into that bottom shelf.
42:47Spread out.
42:48Probably not enough.
42:50Six more drop out.
42:51That includes that earlier drop.
42:53It gives you a total of 4,100.
42:56Stick with drop zone one?
42:56Yes, please.
42:57Light up drop zone one, please.
43:04Can we add to it?
43:06Or better yet, can we get the $10,000 jackpot counter out?
43:11Can we?
43:12Go, go, go, go, go, go, go.
43:13Rory, could this be it?
43:14Watch that jackpot counter.
43:16Oh, my God.
43:21That was so close.
43:22I probably would have done it like a victory lap if I nailed that.
43:25If the dance drop out, will you do a victory lap?
43:26Yeah, 100%.
43:27Okay.
43:28I'm going to hold you to that.
43:30Just don't fall over.
43:32That's it.
43:34Two more categories to go.
43:35Yeah.
43:36Possibly six more counters.
43:38Look at where the jackpot counter is.
43:39Yeah.
43:40All right, food and drink.
43:41Science.
43:42Let's go food and drink.
43:43Food and drink.
43:43I like my food.
43:44Okay, me too.
43:45Yeah.
43:45Yeah, cool.
43:46Let's not be shy.
43:46Let's go for it.
43:47Three counters?
43:48Yes, please.
43:48Let's take a look at your question.
43:49What is Paddington Bear's favourite sandwich filling?
43:54Big smile on your face, Rory.
43:57Marmalade.
43:58Coronation chicken, egg and creas.
44:01Marmalade, please.
44:02Just like that.
44:04Paddington Bear's so famous, especially in the UK when I was there for a long time playing football.
44:08So when I go over to the UK to see my little girl, I stop off at Paddington Station and
44:13there's a little Paddington Bear.
44:15He's got his marmalade with him and I've watched the movie as well.
44:18All right, let's lock in marmalade.
44:21Is marmalade Paddington Bear's favourite sandwich filling?
44:26Oh my gosh, Rory.
44:29Do you know this could be it?
44:30I know.
44:30I think it's going to go down these next three.
44:33Three counters to play.
44:35Jackpot counter right on the edge.
44:37Could this be $10,000 for your charity?
44:40I am hope.
44:41Light up drop zone one.
44:42Yes, please.
44:43Light up drop zone one, please.
44:54Not bad, Rory, because take a look at those counters in the middle.
44:57We just need one of those to drop over.
45:00Oh, come on.
45:01Keep an eye on this.
45:02Is this $10,000 for I am hope charity?
45:06Yes!
45:10Yes!
45:12Yes!
45:13Yes!
45:14Well done!
45:14Nailed it!
45:15I know, I'm buzzing.
45:16Congratulations.
45:17$10,000.
45:19That's so cool.
45:20But I am hope.
45:21I'm sure they'll do amazing things with $10,000.
45:24That's a lot of money, isn't it?
45:26You've tamed our machine.
45:28You are our Tipping Point champion, Rory Fallon.
45:32Congratulations.
45:33Well done.
45:34It's been a pleasure having you on the show.
45:35Thank you so much for having me.
45:37I've had a blast.
45:37I'm sure both of us and the entire team here at Tipping Point wish the All-Whites the best
45:42for the World Cup.
45:43Let's go.
45:44Let's go.
45:45Please join us next time when three more stars have a go on Celebrity Tipping Point.
45:49Ka kite.
45:50Good night.
45:51Let's go, Rory.
45:52Yes!
45:54Brilliant!
45:55Brilliant!
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