Viewers noticed contestants covering up during a studio episode of University Challenge as the Southampton team captain wore gloves and a teammate wore a woolly beanie. The match paired Queen's Belfast against Southampton, which some viewers jokingly called the 'Titanic derby.' One post singled out a contestant named Cassidy and suggested offering him a blanket to match his hat and gloves, while another praised a contestant called Carter for wearing a hand-knit jumper. Several viewers speculated the studio felt unusually cold, with one comment calling the show 'definitely not shot during one of the heatwaves' and another dating the filming to a particularly cold winter of 2025. Other remarks on the episode noted high-quality play, musical question success, and the teams' strong performance despite the chilly attire.
