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"It was a real surprise," Brandl says, "especially for those of us who had worked in this area multiple times."

But data for September, finally released last week, showed a surprising pick-up in hiring after a lacklustre summer.

The 21-year-old was favoured to win, with strong performances over the show's 11 weeks, including a tribute to his father and a surprise appearance from his sister Bindi.

The death of Paul Reubens in 2023 took people by surprise, including the director trying to make a documentary about the man better known as Pee-wee Herman.

"I am both disappointed and surprised by what he has to say", Shah replied, telling the committee that he had a "26 minute call" with Banerji on Sunday.