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Ben Shephard has paid tribute to a Tipping Point contestant who passed away before their episode aired on Wednesday evening.
The TV presenter, 47, took to his Twitter to announce that one of the show's players had died after the recording.
He revealed that Cath, a retired school bus driver from Bolton, had passed away, and sent his condolences to her family.
Poignant: Ben Shephard has paid tribute to a Tipping Point contestant who passed away before their episode aired on Wednesday evening
Alongside a photo of the episode's contestants, Ben wrote: 'Today’s Tipping Point is a poignant one… since recording the show, lovely contestant Cath, pictured backstage here, has passed away.
'Our thoughts and love are with her family and friends x'
Fans rushed to share their own messages of sorrow to Cath's loved ones, with one writing: 'Very caring Ben. Sorry to hear the sad news and my thoughts go out to her family sad very sad'.
Tragic: The TV presenter, 47, took to his Twitter to announce that one of the
