ITV has announced that the UK version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? has crowned its sixth winner during filming in a closed studio during the coronavirus pandemic.
The British broadcaster was tight-lipped about the details, but said the contestant’s victorious appearance will be shown next month. Host Jeremy Clarkson said they may be the best winner in the quiz show’s 22-year history.
Produced by Sony’s Stellify Media, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? was recorded without a studio audience for the first time, meaning contestants had two opportunities to phone a friend as part of their lifelines.
Clarkson said: “I can’t wait for the viewers to see it and I want to watch it back too. I was just in awe of this contestant and think they are probably the best the show has ever had in its 22-year history. It was a joy...
The British broadcaster was tight-lipped about the details, but said the contestant’s victorious appearance will be shown next month. Host Jeremy Clarkson said they may be the best winner in the quiz show’s 22-year history.
Produced by Sony’s Stellify Media, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? was recorded without a studio audience for the first time, meaning contestants had two opportunities to phone a friend as part of their lifelines.
Clarkson said: “I can’t wait for the viewers to see it and I want to watch it back too. I was just in awe of this contestant and think they are probably the best the show has ever had in its 22-year history. It was a joy...
- 8/20/2020
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
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