Yeah I figured that would be the case, but it still bugged me, because she always does it.People who have been to tapings could probably confirm this but I believe a lot of stuff is trimmed for the broadcast, so it's possible that 3 or 4 people struggled and gave unfunny answers that were later edited out, before she "spared them". And she may have ruined the TV magic by saying that at the start of her answer.
At least I'm hoping so, otherwise she's just got no idea how the show works.
At least Ed tries to disguise his desire to be the smartest guy in the room by adding a joke on the end of his correct answer.
Also, I didn't mind Ivan on previous episodes, but he's a horrible stand in for Sam. #bringbackdilruk