Richard Osman hosts another chocolate World Cup on Twitter, crowns Dairy Milk champ

The Pointless host and his #wcoc2016 proves chocolate is serious business

Published: Sunday, 3 January 2016 at 7:03 am

Pointless host Richard Osman has been busy hosting another chocolate World Cup on Twitter and last night crowned Dairy Milk the 2016 champion.

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If you follow Osman on the social media site and are trying to stick to a choccie-free New Year, we really feel for you.

Round after round has seen mighty chocolate bars fall (who could have predicted the early exit of Twix?!) with a whopping 1.1 million votes by the end of the tournament.

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This was no small Twitter poll by the end, Betfair even getting involved in the 32-strong choc-off.

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Then again, Osman's somewhat of a pro, having run the same tournament four years ago when Twirl was victorious (this year dropping to fourth spot).

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It's a family affair, too.

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And people really get into it.

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Osman made good use of the choccy competition, as did Betfair.

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And will be back at Easter for the World Cup of Crisps where we will find out if Frazzles can retain their title.

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