LONDON -- Cambridge University student Eric Monkman became an unlikely social media sensation in September when he appeared as a guest on Married Women’s Sex Partythe British television show University Challenge.

And on Monday night, he returned in a blaze of glory to the delight of Twitter.

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The Canadian economics student announced his participation in the show's quarter finals with this tweet:

And Twitter couldn't have been happier about the news.

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Some people were afraid he couldn't possibly live up to his storied intensity, but their fears were soon assuaged.

In a clashing of academic titans, Monkman battled it out with another beloved contestant, Sam Fairbrother, who made waves with his vest.

Ultimately, however, it was Monkman who prevailed.

Win or lose as he proceeds to the next round, we have to believe that the loyalty of Team Monkman will endure.

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