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Scottish Sun
18 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Celebrity Catchphrase leaves Emmerdale legend stumped on difficult puzzles – could you solve them all in 60 seconds?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CELEBRITY Catchphrase stumped an Emmerdale legend on some tricky puzzles - but could you get them right? The ITV game show encourages players to "say what they see" - but the answer isn't always obvious. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Emmerdale's Mark Charnock was left stumped on some tricky Catchphrase puzzles Credit: ITV 4 Could you work them out in 60 seconds? Credit: ITV 4 The Marlon Dingle star had two tries on this riddle Credit: ITV One instalment saw Stephen Mulhern welcome Emmerdale's Mark Charnock, comedian Kerry Godliman and Loose Women's Janet Street-Porter. It was Mark, 56, who has played Marlon Dingle since 1996, who ultimately reached the final round. Playing on behalf of The Stroke Association, he accumulated £6,500 in the earlier rounds. The final catchphrase is split into five sections with each of them holding a certain amount of cash which increases upon each level. Hoping to bag the top prize for his charity, the actor struggled with a few riddles along the way. The first puzzle showed a couple sat in an aeroplane, with the flight attendants' heads replaced by wooden houses. Mark took a guess with "log cabin" before ultimately deciding to pass on this riddle. Later on, it was revealed the right answer was actually "cabin crew". Up next were a trio of figures made out of bread, who were stood side-by-side in a bakery. One, who had red hair and a matching moustache, had an arrow pointed at them. Watch as This Morning star struggles with tricky riddles on Celebrity Catchphrase "Gingerbread Man" was the solution that eluded the Emmerdale actor. Another riddle showed Mr. Chips crying as images of wells appeared in his eyes. This one was simply "he's welling up" - which Mark found out after the round ended. 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. - 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. - 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. However, Mark managed to answer the following one correctly - winning £5,000 in the final round. Speaking afterwards, the actor said: "Your brain goes flat!" Stephen agreed, saying: "It's bizarre, it's the most bizarre thing. People just go to pieces sometimes." Celebrity Catchphrase airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
BreakingNews.ie
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Jeremy Clarkson to host new Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? spin-off
TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson is to host a new spin-off of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? called Millionaire Hot Seat. The new show, which will air on ITV, will see contestants sit in a queue around the hot seat, which faces Clarkson and allows the players to answer questions to climb the money ladder, as soon as they get a question wrong contestants are out and the value of the top prize drops. Advertisement Contestants also have the opportunity to pass and stay in the game, but they will go to the back of the queue – meaning they may not return to the hot seat, where they have to be sitting to win the top prize. Clarkson will also return to the show's standard edition in 19 new episodes (Ian West/PA) Katie Rawcliffe, director of entertainment and daytime commissioning at ITV, said: 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? has reached 18 million viewers on ITV so far this year alone. 'Commissioning a new spin-off format to further capitalise on the brand's success and popularity was a no-brainer, especially with Millionaire Hot Seat already doing so well in other territories also.' The show, which will be produced by Stellify Media in the UK, is already popular in Australia – with more than 2,500 episodes airing. Advertisement Along with the new spin-off, ITV has also commissioned 19 further episodes of the traditional Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? including seven celebrity specials. A date for the show's release is yet to be announced, but it is expected to air across ITV, ITVX, STV and STV Player. Beginning in September 1998 and originally hosted by Chris Tarrant, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? has seen 40 series up to 2025. The show has made the headlines on a number of occasions, most notably when contestant Charles Ingram won the grand prize – but it was never paid out after he was accused of cheating in an infamous coughing scam, with the story being dramatised in ITV show Quiz. Advertisement
Metro
4 days ago
- Metro
Should the Sycamore Gap duo be given a planting punishment? Readers discuss
Do you agree with our readers? Have your say on these MetroTalk topics and more in the comments. It seems obvious to me but wouldn't it have been fitting if Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers – the pair who felled the Sycamore Gap tree (Metro, Wed) – were given the additional punishment of each planting 1,000 new trees, on top of each being jailed for four years and three months? Up first thing in the morning and work them all day until their backs ache and they are sick of the sight of trees, grass and soil. I read that Glastonbury organisers intend to plant new trees next year, with the festival being rested. So where better a place to send them? Dec, Essex Sculptor Charlie Whinney, who has created an installation from a 6ft section of the Sycamore Gap tree, suggests people hug it as an act of remembrance (Metro, Fri). Rather than that, could we not have an annual wringing of the necks of the perpetrators? Howard, Devizes The Sycamore Gap tree chaps got hefty custodial sentences. What if they'd sawn an animal in pieces? They'd have got a slap on the wrists. The mild sentences animal abusers are given shows the contempt judges have for animals. Why is a tree more precious than an animal? Alan Meadowcroft, Oldham Constance Marten – found guilty with partner Mark Gordon of killing their new-born baby while on the run – has a trust fund of £2.4million but gets £600,000 of legal aid (Metro, Tue). Can someone please explain how this is possible. Mr A Bowman, Derby I agree with Alfie Mullin (MetroTalk, Tue) when he says e-bikes are a menace in London parks. He suggests that riders should have a licence to ride them. The thing is, any amount of legislation is worthless if it is not policed. Maybe the Met Police could concentrate on actual physical, harmful crime, rather than tweets and perceived 'emoti-crimes' for the hurt feelings of the feeble. Tony Cooper, Bognor Regis Migel (MetroTalk, Wed) suggests a plutocracy of 'philanthropist-capitalists' would be better running the planet than a democracy on the basis that majority decisions do not always prove correct. But what if I don't agree with what the plutocrats propose? Why should the plan of a small group of people be automatically deemed the best for the whole population? What if they decide to use their power to enslave everybody? Or to get rid of the elderly? Democracy isn't without its drawbacks but at the moment it is the best we have. As well as Brexit, Migel points to the fact the audience often got it wrong when asked on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Managing a society is much more nuanced than picking the right answer out of four options. Michal Piwowarek, Dewsbury Regarding Donald Trump's threat of 100 per cent tariffs on countries buying Russian exports, including oil and gas. Japan has been buying gas from Russia's Sakhalin-2 field since 2009. The Sakhalin-2 field is two oil and gas platforms operating off Sakhalin Island, offshored 50m deep in the Sea of Okhtosk. So, will Trump place 100 per cent tariffs on Japanese goods entering the US? Malco, Chislehurst How can £650million of government money for grants of up to £3,750 to assist buying electric cars worth up to £37,000 be fair to the average taxpayer? More Trending It's going to cause further division between the haves and the have-nots. Molly Neville, Sheffield Thames Water blames poor finances on an increase in sewage spills caused by higher-than-usual rainfall, yet has just announced a hosepipe ban due to lower-than-average rainfall (Metro, Wed). The company should be used as a sample case to teach students at business universities how not to run a business. Pedro, Hammersmith Did you hear about the farmer who won a Nobel prize? He was outstanding in his field. Colin Monks, Romford MORE: The Metro daily cartoon by Guy Venables MORE: Which four Labour MPs have been suspended and why? MORE: 'We tried No7's new Pro Artist Weightless Silk Foundation and it really is silky soft'
South Wales Argus
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Jeremy Clarkson to front new ITV show Millionaire Hot Seat
Millionaire Hot Seat will see 18 episodes in a fast-paced version of the classic quiz show. It will be presented by former Top Gear star Clarkson, who has fronted the show since 2018 after replacing former host Chris Tarrant. Millionaire Hot Seat has aired in Australia since 2009 and had 15 high-rating series. What are the rules of Millionaire Hot Seat? The format of the show sees six players compete against the clock and one another as they answer questions in a bid to win big money. Contestants queue for the hot seat, where one person at a time will face Clarkson. They then have to answer questions on the Million Pound Money Ladder. What does he do to hit the MEGA jackpot?#9MillionaireHotSeat | TODAY 5.00pm — Millionaire Hot Seat (@9HotSeat_) January 31, 2017 Only correct answers allow the players to climb up the ladder and a wrong answer will kick them out of the game and decrease the top prize. However, if a participant passes, they remain in the game and go to the back of the line for the hot seat, but they aren't promised another turn. The passed question is then given to the next player who must answer it correctly to stay. Who is Jeremy Clarkson? In another twist, only the top prize left on the ladder can be won and the player taking on the question has to get it right to take it home. Katie Rawcliffe, director of entertainment & daytime commissioning at ITV, said: 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire has reached 18 million viewers on ITV so far this year alone. 'Commissioning a new spin off format to further capitalise on the brand's success and popularity was a no brainer, especially with Millionaire Hot Seat already doing so well in other territories also.' Recommended reading: Matthew Worthy, co-CEO of Stellify Media, said: 'It is an honour to produce Millionaire for ITV. 'Millionaire Hot Seat is the main show's cheeky younger sibling, and gives us more Jeremy, enjoying more money-ladder moments, but with a whole new tone, pace, and feel.' Millionaire Hot Seat is set to hit UK screens in 2026, with filming to get underway this November.
Metro
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Jeremy Clarkson launching 'ruthless' Who Wants To Be A Millionaire ITV spin-off
ITV has announced that Jeremy Clarkson will be presenting a 'brutal' new Who Wants To Be A Millionaire spin-off series. The 65-year-old has been keeping busy on Diddly Squat Farm after the fourth season of his hit Amazon Prime Video series dropped in May. However, it appears the former Top Gear star will have his hands full presenting 18 episodes of a new game show. Based on the classic quiz, Millionaire Hot Seat will see six players compete against the clock and one another as they answer questions in a bid to win a big cash prize. The format – which has been described as a fast-paced version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire – will see contestants queue for the Hot Seat where one person at a time will face Jeremy. They then have to answer questions on the Million Pound Money Ladder. If they answer a question correctly they are allowed to move up the ladder, but a wrong answer will see them kicked out. The passed question is then given to the next player who has to answer it correctly to stay in the game. In a ruthless twist, only the top prize left on the ladder can be won and the player answering the question has to get it right to take it home. Filming for the show is set to begin this November, with it hitting UK screens in 2026. The format has already proved to be popular in Australia, where more than 2,500 episodes have been filmed. But it appears the classic format of the show is still also a hit with ITV bosses, who have ordered 19 more episodes, including seven celebrity specials. ITV boss Katie Rawcliffe said in a statement: 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire has reached 18 million viewers on ITV so far this year alone. 'Commissioning a new spin off format to further capitalise on the brand's success and popularity was a no brainer, especially with Millionaire Hot Seat already doing so well in other territories also.' Meanwhile, Matthew Worthy, co-CEO of Stellify Media who produce the series, added: 'It is an honour to produce Millionaire for ITV. 'Millionaire Hot Seat is the main show's cheeky younger sibling, and gives us more Jeremy, enjoying more money-ladder moments – but with a whole new tone, pace, and feel.' More Trending This comes after Jeremy brazenly revealed his new beer advert that was 'banned' on TV and radio. The Clarkson's Farm star hired a 34-strong choir of farmers to sing a classic opera tune about his Diddly Squat Farm's Hawkstone lager, who swear throughout throughout. After learning that the advert is 'not compliant' with broadcasting regulations, the former Top Gear presenter hit out at the advertising authorities for being the 'fun police'. View More » Millionaire Hot Seat will air on ITV in 2026. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: 'Sensational' sci-fi thriller now free to stream for the first time on ITVX MORE: I'm a TV critic – I was so wrong about Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters MORE: ITV's new series where celebrities dive with sharks leaves viewers 'questioning their sanity'
