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The Sun
05-05-2025
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Who Wants to be a Millionaire player with no lifelines forced to take money after history question – did you know it?
A WHO Wants to be a Millionaire player with no lifelines walked away after a difficult history question - but do you know it? Jeremy Clarkson welcomed June Walker, from Galashiels, to the hot seat in Sunday night's episode. 4 4 4 After getting through the first few rounds, she seemed stuck on a tricky history question. 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." 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. It's not the first time contestants have been forced to walk away on the ITV show. A past episode saw Matthew Trantor, a GP from Birmingham, hope to win big. Matthew made his way up the ladder to £64,000, set his safety net and then looked at the £125,000 question. Watch as Who Wants to be a Millionaire contestant walks away from tough £125k question He was asked: "Which of these words coined by famous children's authors appeared first in print?" Former Top Gear host Jeremy then offered up "Snozzcumber, Heffalump, Chortled and Quaffle," as options. However, it was clear that Matthew wasn't feeling too confident. He said: "Literature isn't my strong point and children's literature is even lower. 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 five real winners so far on the show as Charles Ingram, who was the third winner of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? in 2001, had his claim to the prize thrown out because of cheating allegations. 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 Irish quiz player Pat won the show in 2004. Amazingly Pat had TWO of his lifelines still available for his final question, something no other winner has managed. 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. "And I have nothing I can even go off. "If I answered this, it'll be a one in four chance and I don't think the audience's hearts can take that. "So with no regrets, I'm gonna walk." Who Wants to be a Millionaire airs on ITV1 and ITVX. 4
Scottish Sun
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Who Wants to be a Millionaire player with no lifelines forced to take money after history question – did you know it?
A WHO Wants to be a Millionaire player with no lifelines walked away after a difficult history question - but do you know it? Jeremy Clarkson welcomed June Walker, from Galashiels, to the hot seat in Sunday night's episode. 4 Jeremy Clarkson hosts Who Wants to be a Millionaire Credit: ITV 4 Jeremy asked this difficult history question - would you know it? Credit: ITV 4 June had no lifelines left at this point in the game Credit: ITV After getting through the first few rounds, she seemed stuck on a tricky history question. 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." 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. It's not the first time contestants have been forced to walk away on the ITV show. A past episode saw Matthew Trantor, a GP from Birmingham, hope to win big. Matthew made his way up the ladder to £64,000, set his safety net and then looked at the £125,000 question. Watch as Who Wants to be a Millionaire contestant walks away from tough £125k question He was asked: "Which of these words coined by famous children's authors appeared first in print?" Former Top Gear host Jeremy then offered up "Snozzcumber, Heffalump, Chortled and Quaffle," as options. However, it was clear that Matthew wasn't feeling too confident. He said: "Literature isn't my strong point and children's literature is even lower. 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 five real winners so far on the show as Charles Ingram, who was the third winner of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? in 2001, had his claim to the prize thrown out because of cheating allegations. 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 Irish quiz player Pat won the show in 2004. Amazingly Pat had TWO of his lifelines still available for his final question, something no other winner has managed. 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. "And I have nothing I can even go off. "If I answered this, it'll be a one in four chance and I don't think the audience's hearts can take that. "So with no regrets, I'm gonna walk." Who Wants to be a Millionaire airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
The Irish Sun
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Who Wants to be a Millionaire player with no lifelines forced to take money after history question – did you know it?
A WHO Wants to be a Millionaire player with no lifelines walked away after a difficult history question - but do you know it? Jeremy Clarkson welcomed June Walker, from Galashiels, to the hot seat in Sunday night's episode. 4 Jeremy Clarkson hosts Who Wants to be a Millionaire Credit: ITV 4 Jeremy asked this difficult history question - would you know it? Credit: ITV 4 June had no lifelines left at this point in the game Credit: ITV After getting through the first few rounds, she seemed stuck on a tricky history question. 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." Having used all her lifelines earlier in the show, she was therefore completely on her own. Read more on Millionaire 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. It's not the first time contestants have been forced to walk away on the ITV show. Most read in News TV A past episode saw Matthew Trantor, a GP from Birmingham, hope to win big. Matthew made his way up the ladder to £64,000, set his safety net and then looked at the £125,000 question. Watch as Who Wants to be a Millionaire contestant walks away from tough £125k question He was asked: "Which of these words coined by famous children's authors appeared first in print?" Former Top Gear host Jeremy then offered up "Snozzcumber, Heffalump, Chortled and Quaffle," as options. However, it was clear that Matthew wasn't feeling too confident. He said: "Literature isn't my strong point and children's literature is even lower. 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. "And I have nothing I can even go off. "If I answered this, it'll be a one in four chance and I don't think the audience's hearts can take that . "So with no regrets, I'm gonna walk." Who Wants to be a Millionaire airs on ITV1 and ITVX. 4 June opted to safely take the money she'd earned Credit: ITV
The Irish Sun
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Who Wants to be a Millionaire contestant loses huge amount of money on tricky tree question – but would you have got it?
A WHO Wants to be a Millionaire contestant lost a huge amount of money on a tricky tree question - but would you have got it right? The ITV show returned on Sunday after a break, with Jeremy Clarkson back on hosting duties. 4 A Who Wants to be a Millionaire contestant lost a huge amount of money on a tricky tree question 4 Jeremy praised her bravery for going for the £125k with no lifelines 4 Amy was on £64,000 but decided to take a punt on £125,000 He was first joined by Amy, a tourism officer from Stroud, who battled her way up the board. After 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?" Read More on Millionaire She was given the options: "A) Yew, B) Oak, C) Sweet chestnut and D) Beech." She immediately said with a grimace: "I kill a lot of my plants , so trees are not my strong suit. "I know an Oak tree is very old, but I don't know if that's just old tales and hearing that. "I don't know a Sweet chestnut, and I've seen a Yew tree and a Beech tree but I don't know how old they are." Most read in News TV 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?" Who Wants to be a Millionaire contestant struggles with motorsport question She then decided to go for Oak and said "final answer" so it was locked in. After a pause, 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." 4 She guessed the wrong answer and lost £32,000 but had set her safety net at £32,000 so still left with a good amount of money Who Wants to be a Millionaire airs Sundays on ITV1 and is available on ITVX .
The Sun
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Who Wants to be a Millionaire contestant loses huge amount of money on tricky tree question – but would you have got it?
A WHO Wants to be a Millionaire contestant lost a huge amount of money on a tricky tree question - but would you have got it right? The ITV show returned on Sunday after a break, with Jeremy Clarkson back on hosting duties. 4 4 He was first joined by Amy, a tourism officer from Stroud, who battled her way up the board. 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?" She was given the options: "A) Yew, B) Oak, C) Sweet chestnut and D) Beech." She immediately said with a grimace: "I kill a lot of my plants, so trees are not my strong suit. "I know an Oak tree is very old, but I don't know if that's just old tales and hearing that. "I don't know a Sweet chestnut, and I've seen a Yew tree and a Beech tree but I don't know how old they are." 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?" Who Wants to be a Millionaire contestant struggles with motorsport question She then decided to go for Oak and said "final answer" so it was locked in. After a pause, 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." 4
