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Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire contestant forced to use TWO lifelines on pop star question after ignoring friend's advice - but would you have sailed through?
A contestant on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire was flummoxed by a pop star question and was forced to use two lifelines to survive. Sunday's instalment of the ITV show saw Jeremy Clarkson welcome Ian Harrison, from Rochdale, who attempted to win some cash. The primary school teacher managed to get through the first few questions with ease up to £8,000, but eventually found himself struggling with one. Jeremy read the question: 'Which singer, who was a trained gymnast as a child, is well known for using aerial dance and trapeze skills in her live shows?' The options were A: Paloma Faith, B: Shakira, C: Katy Perry and D: Pink. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The primary school teacher managed to get through the first few questions with ease up to £8,000, but eventually found himself struggling with one With three lifelines left, Ian admitted he was 'far from certain' and decided to use 50/50, which knocked out two of the wrong answers, leaving just Paloma Faith and Pink. 'From what I can remember, Paloma Faith is older than Pink. I've seen her singing before and I can't remember her jumping around on things,' he reasoned. However, Ian still didn't feel confident and phoned a friend, David, for help instead. But David wasn't much help either and admitted: 'I'm not sure, if I had to guess I'd probably say Paloma Faith.' He added: 'Not sure at all to be honest, not one of my special subjects.' After some deliberation Ian went against his friend and chose Pink which was the correct answer and bagged him £16,000. In the end, Ian managed to make it much further along in the competition and won £125,000. During the same episode Nicholas Bennett, from West Hampstead, attempted to bag some cash. With three lifelines left, Ian admitted he was 'far from certain' and decided to use 50/50 before also phoning a friend for help The University Challenge alum appeared to get through the first several questions with ease, and soon found himself playing for the £1 million jackpot. Jeremy read out the question: 'Which of these words, each coined by a famous writer, was derived from the tale of of a fairytale about three princes?' The options Nicholas had to choose from were A) Pandemonium, B) Serendipity, C) Utopia and D) Yahoo. Unsure of the answer, Nicholas opted to use his Ask Jeremy lifeline, but the host was also not sure on the right answer. He also decided to use the last lifeline - Phone A Friend - but his friend ended up not knowing the answer. Before giving his final answer, Jeremy reminded Nicholas that £375,000 was on the line. He went for D) Yahoo, his initial thought, but it turned out the correct answer was B) Serendipity. Despite the devastating loss, Nicholas optimistically said: 'Still get £125,000.' 'Oh my giddy aunt,' Jeremy said afterwards, before wondering: 'Is that the biggest loss in Millionaire history?'
The Sun
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire contestant forced to use two lifelines on tricky pop star question – would you know it?
A player on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire had to use two lifelines on a tricky pop star question - but would you know it? Hopeful contestants enter the iconic game show aiming to win the life-changing £1 million grand prize. 4 4 4 Primary school teacher Ian Harrison was opposite host Jeremy Clarkson in the famous hotseat. Ian found himself stumped on a question and had to use two lifelines. Jeremy asked him: "Which singer, who was a trained gymnast as a child, is well known for using aerial dance and trapeze skills in her live shows?" The four options presented were A) Paloma Faith, B) Shakira, C) Katy Perry and D) Pink. Feeling unsure, Ian first opted to use his 50/50 lifeline to remove two possible answers. This left Paloma Faith and Pink, but the player was still uncertain about which was correct. He then used a second lifeline - Phone A Friend - to ask friend David for assistance. Unfortunately, David wasn't too sure either, saying it wasn't his "specialist subject." Despite his dwindling options, Ian chose to take a gamble and gave Pink as his final answer. This proved correct - meaning the contestant had just won £16,000 and climbed up the ladder. Millionaire contestant forced to guess tricky £32k question - but would you get it- Meanwhile, Ian's good fortune continued as he ultimately walked away with £125,000. It comes as another contestant recently lost out on a large sum due to a tricky tree question. Jeremy welcomed player Amy, a tourism officer from Stroud, to the hotseat. After struggling with a motorsport question, Amy got through and set her safety net at £32,000. She then managed to get the £64,000 question right before taking on the £125,000 question. It was: "Which of these species of tree lives the longest?" As she debated about having a stab at it, Jeremy reminded her that if she got it wrong, she'd lose £32,000 but would go away with the £32,000 safety net. Amy said: "I think I might as well go for it, no point in not doing it, right?" She then decided to go for Oak and said "final answer" so it was locked in. Hardest Quiz Show Questions Would you know the answers to some of quizzing TV's hardest questions Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Earlier this year, fans were left outraged after what they described as the "worst" question in the show's history. Host Jeremy Clarkson asked: 'From the 2000 awards ceremony onwards, the Best Actress Oscar has never been won by a woman whose surname begins with which one of these letters?' The multiple choice answers were between G, K, M and W. In the end, and with the £32,000 safe, player Glen had to make a guess and went for G. It turned out to be correct as Nicole Kidman, Frances McDormand and Kate Winslet are among the stars who have won the Best Actress gong since 2000. The 1% Club - Viewers of Lee Mack's popular ITV show were left dumbfounded by a question that also left the players perplexed. The query went as follows: "Edna's birthday is on the 6th of April and Jen's birthday falls on the 15th of October, therefore Amir's birthday must be the 'X' of January." It turns out the conundrum links the numbers with its position in the sentence, so 6th is the sixth word and 15th is the fifteenth word. Therefore, Amir's birthday is January 24th, corresponding to the 24th word in the sentence. The Chase - The ITV daytime favourite left fans scratching their heads when it threw up one of the most bizarre questions to ever grace the programme. One of the questions asked the player: "Someone with a nightshade intolerance should avoid eating what?" The options were - sweetcorn, potatoes, carrots - with Steve selecting sweetcorn but the correct answer was potatoes. After a pause, Millionaire host Jeremy said: "You are unbelievably sadly wrong." The computer on screen then revealed that A) Yew was the correct answer. He added: "Oh I am sorry Amy, but I just love your attitude, and you are leaving here with £32,000 which is pretty good." Who Wants To Be A Millionaire airs on ITV1 and ITVX. 4
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Restoration plans revealed for 'iconic' windmill
An "iconic" windmill dating back to the early 19th Century is set to be restored to full working order after a charity stepped in to fund its repairs. The windmill, on Cambridge Road, Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, was built in 1808 and became derelict after it ceased being used to grind grain in 1937. Ian Harrison, its owner since 2006, has rebuilt its sails, but said the discovery of "fairly significant structural weaknesses" made the full restoration unaffordable. Village charity, the Wright's Clock Land Fund, agreed to pay for the work, provided it could manage the mill. Mr Harrison and his wife were "very happy and very pleased" to lease the mill to the charity for 99 years, the Local Democracy Reporting Service wrote. "We also have to recognise that it sits in our garden and we won't be living in the house for the next 99 years, so we have got to think about looking after the interests of future generations as well," he said. Fulbourn Windmill was "just left to go derelict" after it fell out of use until a local group began the restoration of its exterior from the 1970s onwards. After taking ownership, the Harrisons had hoped to restore it to full working order, but discovered its frame had distorted over time. This meant the fantail - the mechanism at the top of the mill which allows the cap to turn and grain to be milled - was unable to move. Mr Harrison said: "We realised it was going to take a lot of money [to restore], which my wife and I didn't have the resources to cover." The Wright's Clock Fund, which paid for a condition report on the windmill, agreed to award a "substantial" grant to completely restore it. An application has been submitted to South Cambridgeshire District Council to begin the restoration. If granted, Mr Harrison believes the necessary work will take about two years. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Watermill revives traditional flour production X marks the spot as five medieval windmills found Repaired 500-year-old windmill reopens to public The Wright's Clock Land Fund Local Democracy Reporting Service
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Restoration plans revealed for 'iconic' windmill
An "iconic" windmill dating back to the early 19th Century is set to be restored to full working order after a charity stepped in to fund its repairs. The windmill, on Cambridge Road, Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, was built in 1808 and became derelict after it ceased being used to grind grain in 1937. Ian Harrison, its owner since 2006, has rebuilt its sails, but said the discovery of "fairly significant structural weaknesses" made the full restoration unaffordable. Village charity, the Wright's Clock Land Fund, agreed to pay for the work, provided it could manage the mill. Mr Harrison and his wife were "very happy and very pleased" to lease the mill to the charity for 99 years, the Local Democracy Reporting Service wrote. "We also have to recognise that it sits in our garden and we won't be living in the house for the next 99 years, so we have got to think about looking after the interests of future generations as well," he said. Fulbourn Windmill was "just left to go derelict" after it fell out of use until a local group began the restoration of its exterior from the 1970s onwards. After taking ownership, the Harrisons had hoped to restore it to full working order, but discovered its frame had distorted over time. This meant the fantail - the mechanism at the top of the mill which allows the cap to turn and grain to be milled - was unable to move. Mr Harrison said: "We realised it was going to take a lot of money [to restore], which my wife and I didn't have the resources to cover." The Wright's Clock Fund, which paid for a condition report on the windmill, agreed to award a "substantial" grant to completely restore it. An application has been submitted to South Cambridgeshire District Council to begin the restoration. If granted, Mr Harrison believes the necessary work will take about two years. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Watermill revives traditional flour production X marks the spot as five medieval windmills found Repaired 500-year-old windmill reopens to public The Wright's Clock Land Fund Local Democracy Reporting Service
BBC News
24-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Plans made for restoration of Fulbourn's 'iconic' windmill
An "iconic" windmill dating back to the early 19th Century is set to be restored to full working order after a charity stepped in to fund its repairs. The windmill, on Cambridge Road, Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, was built in 1808 and became derelict after it ceased being used to grind grain in 1937. Ian Harrison, its owner since 2006, has rebuilt its sails, but said the discovery of "fairly significant structural weaknesses" made the full restoration charity, the Wright's Clock Land Fund, agreed to pay for the work, provided it could manage the mill. Mr Harrison and his wife were "very happy and very pleased" to lease the mill to the charity for 99 years, the Local Democracy Reporting Service wrote. "We also have to recognise that it sits in our garden and we won't be living in the house for the next 99 years, so we have got to think about looking after the interests of future generations as well," he said. Fulbourn Windmill was "just left to go derelict" after it fell out of use until a local group began the restoration of its exterior from the 1970s onwards. After taking ownership, the Harrisons had hoped to restore it to full working order, but discovered its frame had distorted over meant the fantail - the mechanism at the top of the mill which allows the cap to turn and grain to be milled - was unable to move. Mr Harrison said: "We realised it was going to take a lot of money [to restore], which my wife and I didn't have the resources to cover."The Wright's Clock Fund, which paid for a condition report on the windmill, agreed to award a "substantial" grant to completely restore application has been submitted to South Cambridgeshire District Council to begin the restoration. If granted, Mr Harrison believes the necessary work will take about two years. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
