“Fabulously intense” Eric Monkman returns to University Challenge: “He’s back and he means business”

We're calling this craze Monkmania...

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Tuesday, 6th December 2016 at 7:52 am

Most contestants on University Challenge are a little intense, but Eric Monkman has taken things to a whole new level.

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— Dave (@davygravy22) December 5, 2016

The Cambridge University student’s steely determination and shout-y voice has made him an unlikely TV hero. He returned to the show for the quarter-finals on Monday, captaining team Wolfson to victory – and his fans just couldn’t handle it.

Just been rushed out the shower by a cry of “It’s Monkman!” from the living room. #UniversityChallenge

— Claire (@ClaireWithAn_I) December 5, 2016

Monkman is just so fabulously intense and intelligent I love him #UniversityChallenge

— Emily (@Emilysg2003) December 5, 2016

He's back and he means business….#Monkman #UniversityChallenge pic.twitter.com/vUvpCkAWkM

— Andrew Boyle (@boyla1985) December 5, 2016

Many were impressed by the passionate – and LOUD – way he delivered his answers.

Monkman returns!!! I was worried he seemed a bit placid then he went COPENHAGEN and all was right with the world #UniversityChallenge

— Jessie Thompson (@jessiecath) December 5, 2016

#UniversityChallenge my favourite #Monkman answer of the night pic.twitter.com/FnaqQIcwy8

— Stuart Birnie (@StuartBirnie1) December 5, 2016

I have been watching this on a loop for ages I cannot stop. #monkman pic.twitter.com/NVd7UqYXvX

— Zehra (@ZehraTG) December 5, 2016

Have we witnessed the birth of the superhero 2016 needs (but doesn’t deserve)?

The Joker had Batman. Lex Luthor – Superman. The Green Goblin… Spider-Man. There's only one man who can stop Trump: pic.twitter.com/dudJw9BaL3

— Mark McGinlay (@markmc1) December 5, 2016

Or is Monkman more ‘Roy Cropper as a serial killer’? Bit harsh…