Ryan Reynolds leaves Hugh Jackman stunned as he beats him in maths challenge despite revealing he was two years behind at school Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected] By Charlotte Dean For Mailonline Published: 07:44 EDT, 25 July 2024 | Updated: 07:50 EDT, 25 July 2024 e-mail View comments Ryan Reynolds left his co-star audibly shocked after beating him in a mathematical challenge while live on air with Capital FM on Thursday morning. The actor, 47, admitted he wasn't feeling too confident about the task because he sat his 10th grade maths when he was in 12th grade at high school.
However, Ryan stunned Hugh Jackman , 55, when he seemingly solved the puzzle without any difficulty within seconds. The Deadpool & Wolverine stars Ryan and Hugh were challenged to compete against each other in superhero powers; strength, mind, flexibility, persuasion and kindness. During the challenge of 'mind' Capital presenter Kemi Rodgers set the two actors a maths-based riddle to workout.
Ryan Reynolds left his co-star audibly shocked after beating him in a mathematical challenge while live on air with Capital FM on Thursday morning The actor, 47, admitted he wasn't feeling too confident about the task because he sat his 10th grade maths when he was in 12th grade at high school He said: 'How are you both with your mathematics?' and Ryan replied: 'I wouldn't characterise myself or Hugh as "beautiful mindful", I don't see it in the area; Kemi replied: Well let's see how it goes because I have a maths problem for you...
', while Ryan chimed in: 'I think Hugh is very good at maths.' Hugh said: 'Do you? It's been a long time.' Ryan added: 'When it comes to money, this guy can add.
[...
] This is actually a sore spot for me by the way, I was in 12th grade, and I was in 10th grade math. Humiliating. But I showed them.
' The problem read: 'There was some people on a double decker bus, 12 people get off the bus at the first stop.' Ryan joked: 'I'm already dead in the water.' Kemi added: 'And 10 people get on the bus at that first stop.
Now there are 67 people on the bus. How many people were on the bus to begin with?' Within moments, Ryan answered: '69!', to the shock of everyone in the room. He said: 'What happened.
..did I get that right? In your face Jackman! You will never live this down.
' However, Ryan stunned Hugh Jackman , 55, when he seemingly solved the puzzle without any difficulty within seconds The Deadpool & Wolverine stars Ryan and Hugh were challenged to compete against each other in superhero powers; strength, mind, flexibility, persuasion and kindness During the challenge of 'mind' Capital presenter Kemi Rodgers set the two actors a maths-based riddle to workout It comes after Ryan poked fun at Hugh 's recent divorce from his wife of 27 years, Deborra-Lee Furness, while guest hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday. He alluded to his co-star's marital status after a fan asked whether they had girlfriends. During the opening monologue of Jimmy Kimmel Live! the pair, wearing stylish suits with undone bow ties, took questions from the audience.
One girl, 11-year-old Maya, asked the two guest hosts if they were looking for girlfriends because they both seemed lonely. After thanking her for her question, Ryan replied that he was married to Blake Lively before pointing at Hugh and gibbering, causing the Les Misérables star to chuckle and shake his head, alluding to Hugh's now single status. Hugh and his wife of 27 years Deborra-Lee, 68, announced their shock split in September 2023, telling fans they separated 'to pursue our individual growth'.
Read More Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds host Jimmy Kimmel Live ahead of Deadpool & Wolverine release The Australian actor is very private and has rarely spoken about his divorce , but the split has been alluded to in his new blockbuster Deadpool vs Wolverine. Hugh and Deborra-Lee - who share two adopted children, a son Oscar, 24, and a daughter Ava, 18 - released a joint statement at the time. They wrote: 'We have been blessed to share almost three decades together in a wonderful, loving marriage,' the couple said in a statement to People at the time.
'Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth. 'Our family has been and always will be our highest priority. We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness.
'We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition.' Listen to Capital Breakfast with Jordan North, Chris and Sian weekdays from 6am – 10am across the UK and on Global Player It comes after Ryan poked fun at Hugh 's recent divorce from his wife of 27 years, Deborra-Lee Furness, while guest hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday Hugh and his wife of 27 years Deborra-Lee Furness, 68, announced their shock split in September 2023, telling fans they separated 'to pursue our individual growth' Hugh Jackman Ryan Reynolds Share or comment on this article: Ryan Reynolds leaves Hugh Jackman stunned as he beats him in maths challenge despite revealing he was two years behind at school e-mail Add comment.
