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The Irish Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Desperate Millionaire player uses TWO lifelines on tough £8k Prince question – but could you get it on first try?
A DESPERATE Millionaire player used two lifelines on a tough £8k Prince question - but could you get the answer on the first try? Jeremy Clarkson welcomed Tarn Vaid, a pharmacist from Derby, to the famous black chair after he won fastest finger first. Advertisement 4 A desperate Millionaire player used two lifelines on a tough £8k Prince question - but could you get it on the first try? 4 Tarn admitted he didn't know and chose to call a friend Tarn raced through the first few rounds with ease but stumbled over a question about films and had to ask the audience. They helped him answer correctly that the 1990s film set on a bus was of course - correctly called Speed. But he had to use another two lifelines when he was faced with the £16k question. Advertisement Who wants to be a Millionaire His choice of answers were A. Menlo Park, B. Fenway Park, C. Gosford Park or D. Paisley Park. Tarn admitted that he had no idea so he decided to use another of his lifelines to phone a friend. However, his friend was unsure and explained that although he thought it was Gosford or Paisley he couldn't be certain. Jeremy then went on to explain to Tarn that if he got the question wrong he would lose £7k and if he got it right it would be on £16k. Advertisement Most read in News TV Tarn decided that since his friend wasn't decisive he'd use another life line and chose 50-50 to make sure. Left with Fenway or Paisley Park, Tarn then chose Paisley and after getting the answer right set his safety net at £32K. Who Wants to be a Millionaire player with no lifelines forced to take money after struggling with difficult history question - but did you know it? Unfortunately, however he was unable to answer the question but he walked away with a massive £16k win. It's not the first time contestants have been forced to walk away on the ITV show. Advertisement June Walker, from Galashiels, got through the first few rounds, but seemed stuck on a tricky history question. Who has won the jackpot on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Who Wants to Be a Millionaire has offered hundreds of hopeful contestants the chance to become millionaires, but there has only been a handful of lucky winners. There have only been The official winners are... Judith Keppel In 2000, garden designer Judith Keppel made quiz show history as she became the first ever winner of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. Judith is also the only woman ever to have won the million-pound prize. David Edwards Former physics teacher David became the second contestant to win the top prize in April 2001. Following his success, Edwards went on to compete in both series of Are You an Egghead? in 2008 and 2009. Robert Brydges Oxford-educated banker Robert became the third Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? champion when he won the quiz show several moths after David in 2001. Robert has stayed out of the limelight since his win. Pat Gibson World champion Ingram Wilcox Ingram came close to losing on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? in 2006 as he had used all his lifelines up at the £32,000 mark, but in a shocking twist he went on to scoop the jackpot. With a possible £125,000 up for grabs, there was a lot riding on answering correctly. The question asked: "Which of these was a plot to assassinate Elizabeth I?" A) Rye House Plot, B) Bye Plot, C) Babington Plot and D) Despard Plot." Advertisement Having used all her lifelines earlier in the show, she was therefore completely on her own. June had an inkling about one option but ultimately decided to play safe. She told Jeremy: "I don't know it well enough. No. Take the money, final answer." As a result, she walked away having won an incredible £64,000. Advertisement 4 Jeremy revealed the answer to be Paisley Park and Tarn made it to the next question 4 June opted to take the money she won on the show and to walk away Who Wants to be a Millionaire airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
The Independent
12-03-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
2025 Stayers' Hurdle Odds & Betting Guide
Wanted; a high-class hurdler with the perfect blend of speed and stamina. Those are the usual requirements for Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle winners, who more often than not display the ability to quicken allied with a committed will-to-win as the demanding Cheltenham hill awaits after three exacting miles of galloping. Last year's winner Teahupoo ticks both boxes. Arguably as comfortable over two-and-a-half miles as three, Gordon Elliott's classy gelding was favoured by a lack of pace in last season's renewal allowing him to showcase that latent speed on the long run from the second last hurdle to the final obstacle. The ante-post favourite on betting sites and reigning champion might find life a little tougher this year with the admirable Gowel Road likely to make the running, a scenario which could suit Lucky Place and The Wallpark both of which are upwardly mobile. Keep in touch with the top Cheltenham odds offered by the best Cheltenham betting sites by staying across the very latest prices offered by horse racing betting sites on this page. Stayers' Hurdle 2025 Odds Teahupoo – Can the Champion Defend His Title? Teahupoo became the first favourite to oblige in this event since Paisley Park (2019) when scoring at last year's Festival and his entire campaign has been geared around successfully executing a defence of his title. Trainer Gordon Elliott has followed the same formula with his star stayer, allowing him one run in the Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse in early December. It was a method which worked perfectly 12 months ago and Teahupoo fans will be heartened by the positive vibes which are emanating from Elliott's Co Meath base. Keep tabs on his position in the market by following all of the latest Stayers' Hurdle odds on this page and he could well be used by some of the leading betting sites in price boost promotions so look out on our favoured betting apps for special Cheltenham offers. Key Challengers – Who Can Upset the Favourite? It feels like Home By The Lee has run in the past 10 renewals such is his longevity, but it is just his fourth start in this staying feature. He is invariably on the scene and warmed up for this contest with a fine win at Leopardstown over Christmas, however the stats on horses of his age winning are not compelling. The likes of Lucky Place and The Wallpark look more of a threat here. The former landed the Relkeel Hurdle at this venue on New Year's Day and fits the criteria of previous winners who boast good form at trips short of three miles. The Wallpark represents a stable with a superb record of landing these staying events, both Graded and handicaps, and he was not seen to great effect at Ascot last time following a stop-start gallop. The presence of Gowel Road should insure rather more generous pace which should suit ideally. Monmiral could be one for the more speculative each-way punters as he is as big as 33/1 with Bet365 despite being a good winner of the Pertemps Final 12 months ago, especially when using available free bet offers during Cheltenham week. Stayers' Hurdle Betting Trends Using trends can be a smart way to pick the winner of the Stayers' Hurdle, below are a few of the more informative trends and statistics: Track form is a real positive with 17 of the past 28 winners boasting a win or placed effort at Cheltenham Previous winners have a superb record in the race and often defend their title No five-year-old has ever won the race so Rocky's Diamond could be vulnerable Stayers' Hurdle Past Winners (Last 10 Years) Year Horse Jockey Trainer 2024 Teahupoo Jack Kennedy Gordon Elliott 2023 Sire Du Berlais Mark Walsh Gordon Elliott 2022 Flooring Porter Danny Mullins Gavin Cromwell 2021 Flooring Porter Danny Mullins Gavin Cromwell 2020 Lisnagar Oscar Adam Wedge Rebecca Curtis 2019 Paisley Park Aidan Coleman Emma Lavelle 2018 Penhill Paul Townend Willie Mullins 2017 Nichols Canyon Ruby Walsh Willie Mullins 2016 Thistlecrack Tom Scudamore Colin Tizzard 2015 Cole Harden Gavin Sheehan Warren Greatrex Responsible Gambling Betting responsibly is essential, especially during the 2025 Cheltenham Festival. Be sure to use responsible gambling tools such as deposit limits, time-outs, and self-exclusion to stay in control. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling-related problems, contact the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 (available 24/7). Alternatively, seek help from these trusted organisations:
