Heat Seven

The final heat of the Krypton Factor saw a diverse group of four hopefuls sparring for the last available place in the semi-finals. Former Investment Banker Sanjeev Rana thought he had the “raw intelligence” needed to win the show. Andrew Chipchase, a Special Needs Teacher, was nervous about stepping into the Krypton Factor Kube, saying "I think it’s going to get me!".

However, Andrew went on to cope well with the high-pressure ‘Grid Reference’ Mental Agility round, coming out as the early leader. He let his lead slip with a less impressive performance in Observation, and made the assault course look extremely difficult, finishing in last place.

GP Emily Lees, meanwhile, had been quietly amassing points, and went into the final round at the top of the leaderboard. Despite only gaining four points from the General Knowledge questions, Emily had done enough to hang onto the top spot. She said she was "so happy" to progress to the semi-final, one of only two women to do so in this series. Andrew ruefully admitted that the children he teaches may tell him to try the X Factor instead next time.

The Contestants

  1. Emily Lees

    Score 26
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    Emily, 24, is a General Practitioner from Sheffield. She is used to high-pressure situations in her job, and wants to prove that she is not only intelligent, but also physically fit.

    • Mental Agility. 3
    • Observation. 4
    • Physical Ability. 6
    • General Knowledge. 4
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  2. Dan Tye

    Score 20
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    31 year-old Dan, from Kettering, is the Editor of a flying magazine. He is a pilot, and thinks that the blend of physical and mental ability required to fly a plane will help him succeed in the show.

    • Mental Agility. 1
    • Observation. 2
    • Physical Ability. 10
    • General Knowledge. 2
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  3. Andrew Chipchase

    Score 16
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    Andrew, 27, from Newcastle, is a Special Needs Teacher. He has no tactics, but just plans to enjoy the show. However, he is worried about stepping into the fearsome Krypton Factor Kube!

    • Mental Agility. 3
    • Observation. 1
    • Physical Ability. 2
    • General Knowledge. 0
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  4. Sanjeev Rana

    Score 11
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    Sanjeev, 35, is a former Investment Banker from London. He is a little concerned about the formidable assault course, but thinks he has the ‘raw intelligence’ needed to win the show.

    • Mental Agility. 3
    • Observation. -2
    • Physical Ability. 4
    • General Knowledge. -1
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