January 26th 2025.
Sir Stephen Fry recently appeared on the popular game show, Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?, where he competed alongside comedian Richie Anderson and athlete Jeanette Kwakye. The former QI presenter managed to secure an impressive £250,000 in the hot seat, with some help from host Jeremy Clarkson.
Deciding not to risk it all on a guess, Sir Stephen walked away with a cool quarter of a million pounds, making him the highest-scoring celebrity since Richard Madeley in 2022. But he didn't do it alone, as Jeremy stepped in to assist with a geography question, using the new lifeline option of 'meet the host'. This came in handy when Sir Stephen's knowledge of European geography was put to the test.
With Jeremy's knowledge as an experienced traveller, he and Sir Stephen were able to work together and reach the correct answer of Luxembourg City. In a statement, Sir Stephen praised Jeremy for his assistance, saying, "Jeremy is very encouraging and he was great with the question that took me to a quarter of a million. It was a geographical question, and you had to work it out. Jeremy has traveled so much, particularly in the area that the question was about."
Using the lifeline option proved to be a wise decision for Sir Stephen, as he later stumbled on a music question and decided to call it a day. Representing the mental health charity Mind, Sir Stephen was happy to have secured a big win for a good cause. He also expressed his gratitude for the new lifeline, saying, "This lifeline is a tremendous addition to the show. If Jeremy doesn't know, he will say so, but he will take you through the thinking, and it slows things down. Once you start getting to the high numbers, you don't want to let the charity down."
However, Sir Stephen's luck ran out on the very next question, where he used the 'Phone a Friend' option but was unable to get the correct answer. He decided to walk away with the £250,000 he had already won, beating his previous record of £125,000 in 2005 when he appeared on the show with Nigella Lawson.
Following Sir Stephen's impressive performance, it was Jeanette's turn to face Jeremy. Unfortunately, the Olympic sprinter was eliminated after failing to correctly answer a Vitamin A-related question, but she still managed to walk away with £16,000. Comedian Richie also joined the game but was eliminated after reaching a respectable £8,000.
Future episodes will feature other celebrities such as Steph McGovern, Anton Du Beke, and Julie Hesmondhalgh as they try their luck at winning a million pounds. Who Wants to Be A Millionaire? airs on Sundays on ITV1 and ITVX. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency by emailing us, calling, or visiting our Submit Stuff page. We'd love to hear from you!
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