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The Irish Sun
14-05-2025
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- 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 Irish Sun
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Millionaire player forced to make a guess after using lifeline on ‘easy' £2k soap question – would you've got it right?
A WHO Wants To Be A Millionaire player was forced to make a guess after using her lifeline on an 'easy' £2k soap question - would you have got it right? Faridah Oyetunji a bio medical science student from Abbey Wood made it through to the famous black chair after winning fastest finger first. 4 Millionaire player forced to make a guess after using lifeline on 'easy' £2k soap question – would you have got it correct? Credit: ITV 4 Faridah had to use her first lifeline to help her answer the £300 question 4 Faridah had to use her third lifeline to help her answer a soap question Credit: ITV Faridah struggled from the start in tonight's episode and had to use her audience life line to answer the £300 question. Jeremy Clarkson asked: "Which of these are traditionally swapped by opposing players at the end of a football match? The choices were Shirts, Shorts, Boots or Socks and not being a big football fan, the audience helped her correctly choose shirts. She then had to use Jeremy as her second lifeline when she was asked to name the thoroughfare that connects Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyrood House. Who Wants to be a Millionaire But Faridah made it to her safety net of £1000 by confidently answering the next question that came along. However, the £2000 question confused her, when Jeremy asked: "Which recurring TV soap character has been played by The choices were A. Mandy Dingle, B. Kim Tate, C. Tracy Barlow or D. Sharon Mitchell. Faridah said: "I've got absolutely no clue, I'm not a soap fan." Most read in News TV She then decided to use her third lifeline and go 50-50 and was left with A and C - Faridah then took a guess at Mandy Dingle. But we will keep what happened next a surprise so that we don't spoil the show for you. 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? June Walker, from Galashiels, got through the first few rounds, but 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." 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. 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. But if you would like to know the answer you can 4 After going 50/50 Faridah made a guess at Mandy Dingle Credit: ITV Who Wants To Be A Millionaire airs on ITV and ITVX.
Scottish Sun
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Millionaire contestant uses TWO lifelines on tricky £16k question about Ireland – would you have got the right answer?
A CONTESTANT on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire is left having to use two lifelines in order to get to the correct answer on the show. Mike Hayes returns to the hot seat on the show this weekend after running out of time last week. 5 Mike is left struggling with a question on Millionaire Credit: ITV 5 Jezza probed him on the question Credit: ITV Amid a steady first few rounds, fans of the programme will see Jeremy Clarkson quiz him on a tough question about Ireland. In order to bank £16,000, Mike will have to answer the following question - but would you be able to get it right without using any lifelines? The Sun's exclusive clip shows Jezza asked him: "Which county in the Republic of Ireland is the largest by area, and the most southerly?" He is then presented with the following options: "Cork, Donegal, Wicklow and Mayo." It became clear that Mike was struggling to come to any sort of clear basis for an answer. He said: "I have no idea, so I think this will be one where I ask the audience." It was then up to the crowd to decide which of the four possible answers they believed to be the correct choice. However, the results were not clear cut with 51% plumping for Cork but still a rather large percentage of 30 going for Donegal. Only 6% opted for Wicklow with 13% picking Mayo. Unsure, Mike then said to Jeremy: "It is a clear majority, but it is not overwhelming. Who Wants to be a Millionaire contestant loses huge amount of money on tricky tree question "I have more lifelines, but do I really want to use anymore? "I'll use the 50/50 please!" Unhelpfully, Mike is then left with both of the top choices - Cork and Donegal. Trusting in the audience, Mike decided to play without using any more lifelines and picked Cork as his final answer. Thankfully, it paid off and is correct and lands him £16,000. But just how far will Mike get up the Millionaire ladder? Mike's episode airs Sunday at 8pm on ITV. 5 The first lifeline fails to help him Credit: ITV 5 Mark was left deciding to pick another lifeline Credit: ITV
The Irish Sun
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Millionaire contestant uses TWO lifelines on tricky £16k question about Ireland – would you have got the right answer?
A CONTESTANT on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire is left having to use two lifelines in order to get to the correct answer on the show. Mike Hayes returns to the hot seat on the show this weekend after running out of time last week. 5 Mike is left struggling with a question on Millionaire Credit: ITV 5 Jezza probed him on the question Credit: ITV Amid a steady first few rounds, fans of the programme will see Jeremy Clarkson quiz him on a tough question about Ireland. In order to bank £16,000, Mike will have to answer the following question - but would you be able to get it right without using any lifelines? The Sun's exclusive clip shows Jezza asked him: "Which county in the He is then presented with the following options: "Cork, Donegal, Wicklow and Mayo." Read More on Millionaire It became clear that Mike was struggling to come to any sort of clear basis for an answer. He said: "I have no idea, so I think this will be one where I ask the audience." It was then up to the crowd to decide which of the four possible answers they believed to be the correct choice. However, the results were not clear cut with 51% plumping for Cork but still a rather large percentage of 30 going for Donegal. Most read in News TV Only 6% opted for Wicklow with 13% picking Mayo. Unsure, Mike then said to Jeremy: "It is a clear majority, but it is not overwhelming. Who Wants to be a Millionaire contestant loses huge amount of money on tricky tree question "I have more lifelines, but do I really want to use anymore? "I'll use the 50/50 please!" Unhelpfully, Mike is then left with both of the top choices - Cork and Donegal. Trusting in the audience, Mike decided to play without using any more lifelines and picked Cork as his final answer. Thankfully, it paid off and is correct and lands him £16,000. But just how far will Mike get up the Millionaire ladder? Mike's episode airs Sunday at 8pm on ITV . 5 The first lifeline fails to help him Credit: ITV 5 Mark was left deciding to pick another lifeline Credit: ITV 5 But his 50/50 options also proved unhelpful Credit: ITV
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.
