Pointless viewers moved by Tom Parker and Max George's appearance on celebrity special

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Pointless fans were left feeling inspired and moved by the late Tom Parker's appearance on a celebrity special episode which aired on Saturday (April 2).

The Wanted singer sadly passed away this week at the age of 33, following a battle with brain cancer. Playing in a team with fellow band member and friend Max George, his episode was filmed in late 2021, but with the consent of Tom's family, the BBC confirmed that their appearance would be moved forward in the schedules. © BBC Tom Parker and Max George, Pointless celebrity special Related: The Wanted band members pay tribute to Tom ParkerTo their joy, Tom and Max won the episode, leaving the gameshow with a £2,500 jackpot for their chosen charities, The Brain Tumour Charity and Brain Research UK.

A closing title card also paid tribute to Parker at the end of the episode. Earlier on in the day, Pointless co-host Richard Osman shared via Twitter: "There is a very special edition of 'Pointless Celebrities' this evening.

Recorded a few months ago it features the extraordinary @tomparker. "I hope it shows his strength and kindness. He and @MaxGeorge play for @BrainTumourOrg if you would like to donate in his memory.