Even experienced TV personalities aren’t immune to the tricky brain teasers on Celebrity Catchphrase. In a recent episode, Jeremy Vine, 60, found himself scratching his head as a puzzling graphic kept him guessing—eventually taking four attempts to get the answer right.
The Chocolate Cake Conundrum
The show’s premise seems simple: “say what you see” when presented with animated graphics.
But sometimes, the clues are anything but straightforward.
Jeremy was faced with an image of a chocolate cake featuring gates floating in the clouds.
His first guess? “Pearly gates.” Not even close.
Seconds later, he tried “Black Forest gateau,” still missing the mark.
Host Stephen Mulhern, 48, tried to give him subtle hints, saying things like, “She could be happier… oh, I’ve got my…” Jeremy then ventured “heavenly cake,” but that wasn’t correct either.
Hints Lead to the Right Answer
Stephen gave another nudge, hinting that “heaven is in the phrase” and adding, “she’s in her happy place.”
Finally, the lightbulb moment arrived: Jeremy confidently said, “a slice of Heaven.”
His fellow celebrities, including BBC Radio One DJ Charlie Hedges and comedian Luke Kempner, applauded his persistence.
Charity Wins Take the Spotlight
In the same episode, Luke Kempner progressed to the Super Catchphrase round, ultimately winning £16,200 for Little Lives UK.
While Jeremy’s struggle stole some laughs, the charity-focused competition kept the spirit of giving at the heart of the show.
Celebrity Confusion Isn’t New
Jeremy isn’t the only celebrity to be left baffled. Comedian Joe Lycett recently faced a puzzling clue showing cartoon characters with flags of Italy, America, and France running angrily across the screen.
Joe, 37, admitted he “never would have got that,” after guessing wildly—from “angry countries” to “friggy diggy.”
The correct answer? “Cross-country running.” Despite the tricky challenge, Joe still walked away with £32,000 for his charity, Tamworth Wellbeing & Cancer Support Centre, proving that perseverance pays off—even if the clues leave you stumped.
Can You Solve the Catchphrases?
Whether it’s cakes in the clouds or running cartoon characters, Celebrity Catchphrase reminds us that even the simplest puzzles can challenge the brightest minds.
The question is—could you figure them out within the time limit?
