For the first time in the history of ITV's Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, two contestants have reached the million-pound final question, producers have confirmed. One contestant has won the jackpot, but their identity is being kept secret until the episode airs, according to reports. Producers are taking strict measures to prevent any leaks ahead of the broadcast.
The new series of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire will produce the seventh millionaire winner in the show's 28-year history, multiple reports indicate. In the first episode, contestant Roman will face the million-pound question posed by host Jeremy Clarkson, according to reports. Roman still has two lifelines remaining, including a 50:50, when he is asked the question, sources say.
Producers confirm that someone wins the £1 million jackpot, but the winner's identity is being kept secret until the episode airs, according to reports. The contestant has been sworn to secrecy about the outcome, reports state, having signed a non-disclosure agreement that prohibits revealing any details. Because the show was filmed some time ago, winners cannot receive their money until after their episode airs due to strict compliance rules, it is understood.
These rules are in place to maintain the integrity of the competition and ensure the surprise is not spoiled for viewers. Clarkson described the series as possibly his favourite yet, with nail-biting moments, incredible studio tension, and seeing two contestants reach the £1 million question was extraordinary, and he can't wait for people to watch it. The programme has had six previous millionaire winners since it first aired in 1998, multiple reports state, with the most recent jackpot win occurring several series ago.
One contestant loses £186,000 in a single moment, according to reports, after stumbling on a high-stakes question. Last year, Nicholas Bennett lost £375,000 by answering the million-pound question wrong, it was reported, with host Jeremy Clarkson reportedly describing the moment as devastating. War hero Joe, a tree surgeon and former royal marine who was shot in Afghanistan and has a robotic leg, will appear on the show, according to reports.
His performance remains undisclosed, but his inspiring story has already generated significant anticipation among fans of the programme.