Maria was on the hit ITV quiz show as she battled to take home a big cash prize from the money machine

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Tipping Point host Ben Shephard was gobsmacked as a contestant pulled off an unbelievable first on the show.

Maria was on the hit ITV quiz show as she battled to take home a big cash prize from the money machine.

But viewers were amazed when she managed to send two double counters soaring over the edge in one single drop - the first in the nearly 10-year history of the show.

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As the two counters, which double a contestant's money for that round, dropped onto the ledge, Ben said: "Ooh two doubles in one go?".

They then both tipped over the edge as Ben added: "Wow! So Maria, goodness me. This has never happened before! We've never had two doubles go in one drop.

"You've created a bit of Tipping Point history."

The history-making drop saw Maria go on to compete in the final.

She left the show with £10,000 and Ben shared what she would spend the money on his Instagram page.

Ben posted the double double drop video on his Twitter and captioned it: "and here it is again - the moment Maria made #TippingPoint history with the first ever DOUBLE DOUBLE drop on her way to securing that spot in the end game!!!!

"What a way to come back after Christmas!"

He then added: "So thrilled for Maria! After climbing an absolute mountain to beat Martin - via the first ever #TippingPoint DOUBLE DOUBLE drop!!!! - she headed home to North Lincolnshire with £10,000 towards the deposit for a house, and a honeymoon."

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