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The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Jeremy Clarkson lands high-pressure Who Wants To Be A Millionaire spin-off plus new series of ITV hit AND celeb specials
JEREMY Clarkson has landed a new high pressure Who Wants To Be a Millionaire spin-off. Millionaire Hot Seat contestants have to think tactically and answer under pressure while playing against the clock - and each other. 4 4 4 Filming for the spin-off is set to launch in November this year, for a 2026 launch. A TV insider said: "This is a massive show of support for Jeremy from ITV who want to keep him with the channel because they recognise the fact he's still one of telly's biggest stars. "Execs see him as having made Millionaire very much his own show, moving it on from its early years under Chris Tarrant. "Commissioning a new spin-off for him is very much an indication of that too. "The fact that they will have three different variations of the format airing, indicates that ITV want to carry it on way into the future, and they want Jeremy at the helm of the flagship show." Viewers are also set for new episodes of Who Wants To Be a Millionaire - as well as seven celebrity specials. It follows Millionaire Hot Seat's success in Australia, with over 2,500 episodes aired to date. The format sees contestants sit in a queue around the show's eponymous Hot Seat. However, only one can face Jeremy and therefore answer questions on the Million Pound Money Ladder. Players who answer correctly climb the ladder - but if they are incorrect, they are out and the prize drops. Musician wiped out on Who Wants To Be a Millionaire after using two lifelines on tough Spice Girls question - but would you know it? Although "passing" on a question means contestants stay in the game, they return to the back of the line. But it's a tricky situation as they may not get another shot - with the passed question going to the next person. Ultimately, only the top prize remaining on the ladder is able to be won - and the contestant tackling that question must answer correctly. Katie Rawcliffe, Director of Entertainment & Daytime Commissioning ITV said: 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire has reached 18 million viewers on ITV so far this year alone. 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. "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.' Matthew Worthy, Co-CEO 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. Who Wants to be a Millionaire airs on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player. 4
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
A1 dualling ignored, council leader warns
Northumberland has been forgotten, its council leader has warned, with government funding of £1.85bn for transport schemes in the North East unlikely to revive the dualling of the A1. About half the money will be used to build a Metro line linking Washington with Sunderland and Newcastle, while other schemes include introducing integrated contactless payments across bus and rail services. The dualling of 13 miles (21km) of the A1 between Morpeth and Ellingham was scrapped when Labour came to power last year amid suggestions it would cost £500m. In all, the government is to award £15.6bn to areas across the UK in a move it claims will "make all parts of the country better off". As well as silence on plans for the A1 following Chancellor Rachel Reeves' speech on Wednesday, Councillor Glen Sanderson, the Conservative leader of Northumberland County Council, said he was concerned by the failure to mention other schemes in the area such as the Blyth Relief Road. "It is woefully disappointing that our A1 – now so busy it grinds to a halt regularly – is ignored. "This announcement will not help Northumberland grow its economy. "It also ignores the vital improvements needed for Moor Farm roundabout, which is an essential job that has to be done if the government want to keep up with the county council's ambition and incredible growth that the council has attracted. "The Blyth Relief Road is also ignored." The outline business case for the relief road was submitted to the Department for Transport for approval in January. Current forecasts estimate completion in 2027 with the scheme expected to cost just under £60m. It would provide a direct dual carriageway connection between the A192 Three Horseshoes roundabout and the A193 South Beach in Blyth in a bid to reduce congestion, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. Responding to Sanderson's comments, North East Mayor Kim McGuinness, of Labour, said there would be a "huge amount" of money for "local projects in Northumberland" with the newly announced funding "just the start" for the region. She added: "This is money for local projects which the county council supports and which mean we can push ahead with our ambitious plans to build a fully-integrated transport network the North East can be proud of connecting people to real jobs and new opportunities." Speaking on BBC Radio Newcastle's Hot Seat, McGuinness said she lives on the single lane section of the A1 and knows "exactly how bad it can be". She said she did "not like" her party's decision not to go ahead with dualling the road and would "keep plugging away at getting national infrastructure money from the Treasury to do that section". In the meantime, work would continue in improving both safety and the flow of traffic on that stretch, she said. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. New Metro line to be built as part of £1.85bn deal 'Our homes were taken for a road that was never built' A1 dualling cancelled over £500m cost Northumberland County Council HM Treasury
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
'Swift action' needed to stop child exploitation
Police, politicians and those who work with young people are asking what can be learnt from a case in Jersey where children were used to deliver drugs. Five adults involved in hiding drugs inside toys and posting them were sentenced on Wednesday and during the court case it was revealed more than 40 children in the island were involved. Constable Richard Vibert, Jersey's Minister for Children and Families, said the case should encourage people to speak out, while the Chief of Police Robin Smith said "if it's a shock to people, that's a good thing". Children's charities said everyone has a role to play in spotting the signs of exploitation and "taking swift action". The Royal Court heard children as young as 12 were threatened and manipulated to help distribute drugs across Jersey. The court was told the children were part of a network that sent £1.8m worth of drugs hidden inside teddies and other toys in the post. Vibert said the case highlighted "the degree to which we have exploitation of young people in our island. "I would hope that it would encourage children to have the confidence if they've been exploited or are still being exploited, to speak to someone that they can trust." Appearing on the Hot Seat on BBC Radio Jersey, Mr Smith praised the action of the community. He said: "It is about prevention, and informing parents like you and me about the signs to look out for. "You should feel worried, but you should be reassured. "What I find that gives me real reassurance is that when things happen, people come together, people mobilise." Young people's charity The Children's Society described such exploitation as "hugely traumatic" and capable of having "a devastating impact on the child's life". The charity's national programme manager, James Simmonds-Read, said: "Everyone has a role to play in spotting the signs of exploitation and taking swift action to get help, even if they're unsure. "From shop workers to taxi drivers, hotel receptionists and daily commuters, taking action could protect children and young people from abuse and lifelong trauma." Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Drugs hidden inside teddies sent to child mules Government of Jersey The Children's Society
Daily Mail
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Channel Nine DENIES claims that Tipping Point is rigged - after game show was accused of using magnets to move the counters
Channel Nine has hit back after viewers posted to social media to claim the Channel Nine game show Tipping Point is 'rigged' wheb they noticed a counter mysteriously move across the board. The footage was taken from a recent episode in which a counter was dropped down the shelf and landed on the board, directly in line to move several discs off the shelf - setting the contestant up for a large payout. However, the disc then appeared to move several inches by itself to the right of the floor, where it was not in a position to knock over any discs, increasing the chances of the contestant losing. The contestant in question, Graham, did not win any money during the episode and was the second player eliminated on the night. 'Tipping Point is not rigged, they say. Watch this... Using magnets, what the hell,' the viewer sniped over the footage. However, in a statement to Daily Mail Australia, a Channel Nine spokesperson denied any suggestions the show was rigged. 'Nine refutes the claim that the game is rigged and that magnets were used to manipulate the counter,' the network told Daily Mail Australia. 'There are absolutely no magnets involved.' Fans were divided over the clip and took to the comment section to share their thoughts. However, some said the footage did not prove the show was rigged and said there might be a more simple solution. 'It's the push force on the disc,' one person suggested. 'They're actually wooden discs. Not metal like they sound like,' another wrote. They added there was a logical explanation for the counter appearing to move by itself in the clip. 'The machine's counters, wall, and shelves are all constructed from perspex' they said. The contestant in question, Graham, did not win any money during the episode. 'Nine refutes the claim that the game is rigged and that magnets were used to manipulate the counter,' Nine told Daily Mail Australia. 'There are absolutely no magnets involved' 'The movement observed in the clip is a result of natural suction that can occur between two flat, clean perspex surfaces when they are in close contact. This suction can create friction, affecting the smoothness of the counter's movement.' Tipping Point sees three players battle against a machine with prizes and a jackpot up for grabs. In August 2023, Channel Nine announced Aussie tennis star Todd Woodbridge would appear on a game show to replace the long-running show Millionaire Hot Seat. According to TV Blackbox, a local version of hit British game show Tipping Point would take over Hot Seat's time slot after the final episode aired. Series host Todd is one of the most successful doubles players in history and has won at Wimbledon various times. While Tipping Point has been well-received by viewers since its premiere, there is one high-profile person who is not a fan of the series - acid tongued critic Margaret Pomeranz. In June, Pomeranz launched a scathing attack on the show. The veteran presenter, 80, appeared on the ABC comedy show The Weekly with Charlie Pickering and slammed the series. 'One show dares to elevate the genre, tempting fate and fortune amid the spectacle of a bigger than normal arcade game,' she sniped.
BBC News
05-02-2025
- BBC News
Surrey Police chief to speak on crime on BBC radio breakfast show
BBC Radio Surrey listeners will be given the chance to ask Chief Constable Tim De Meyer about issues in their community when he appears on the station's Hot Seat Police Chief Constable De Meyer will be talking to Radio Surrey's James Cannon on the Breakfast programme on Wednesday to reflect on the state of policing in the De Meyer said he was "very pleased to have the opportunity" to talk about the force's progress in fighting Berry, audio executive editor for BBC Radio Surrey, said the station was delighted to have him on the show. Mr De Meyer, who began his policing career with the Metropolitan Police in 1997, said when he joined Surrey Police in 2023 that he hoped to improve rates of detection for crimes such as violence against women and burglary.
