University Challenge Contestant Luke Dale Causes Stir With Incredible Outfit Choice

But is it more jockey or Flash Gordon?

There have been some legendary outfits on University Challenge over the years.

From psychedelic shirts to Sam Fairbrother’s famous black muscle tee, some incredible fashion choices have graced our screens on Monday evenings.

But Edinburgh University’s Luke Dale took it to the next level last night when he donned a rather... interesting white and red sweater for the occasion.

University Challenge viewers were obsessed with contestant Luke Dale's unusual fashion choice
University Challenge viewers were obsessed with contestant Luke Dale's unusual fashion choice
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As you might expect, University Challenge fans were quick to make comparisons:

Yaay the first ever jockey on #UniversityChallenge with Mr Dale, bravo sir 👏🏼👏🏼

— Olly_Plimsolls (@Ohhhhh_Zippeeee) February 6, 2017

Thought I'd seen Dale somewhere before..#UniversityChallenge pic.twitter.com/SN2x817LVC

— Nicholas Divall (@NDivall) February 6, 2017

Dale knew the answer to that question because, as the Flash he can run into the future and back again #universitychallenge

— Dudley Cruse (@dudleycruse) February 6, 2017

Dale is on Earth on a fact-finding mission. #UniversityChallenge pic.twitter.com/5zb8VDLPyt

— Alex Dale (@typofoto) February 6, 2017

Dale looks as though he's just come from appearing in a remake of Flash Gordon #UniversityChallenge

— Richard Pearmain (@Ooh_Matron) February 6, 2017

Dale: "I thought we were dressing as superheroes?" Team: "It was a joke!" Dale: "Wankers!" #UniversityChallenge pic.twitter.com/bIV6DSDNZD

— Who's asking? (@HaroldShand1979) February 6, 2017

Dale channelling Blake's 7 #lovinit #UniversityChallenge

— Vix (@3forlunch) February 6, 2017

But one fan believes he’s cracked where the shirt has actually come from:

#UniversityChallenge 10 seconds in and I identified Dale's 1975 retro 'Y' York City shirt. A Classic of its time.

— Graham Neaves (@neavesieboy) February 6, 2017

It’s not the first time Dale has caused a stir with his University Challenge wardrobe - when he appeared on the show back in November, viewers were worried he had wandered off the set of a 70’s sci-fi programme.

Thankfully, Dale and his Edinburgh team stormed to victory against their competitors from Birmingham with a 220-125 win, meaning they are still in with a shot at the title.

Can you imagine the amazing outfit Dale would wear if they made it through to the final?

We can only dream.

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