Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? “Celebrity Special” (ITV1, Sunday, January 26, 2025)

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“Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” is dusting off the hot seat for a celebrity special, and this time, Stephen Fry and Jeanette Kwakye are bravely facing Jeremy Clarkson’s withering gaze (and, occasionally, a question or two). Playing for their chosen charities, the two celebrities are hoping to bank some serious cash for good causes, but the million-pound question looms large.

Jeremy Clarkson, never one to shy away from a bit of playful mockery, takes the helm as quizmaster, ensuring that even the most straightforward questions are delivered with his signature blend of sarcasm and dry wit. Fry and Kwakye will have access to the classic lifelines – Ask the Audience, Phone a Friend, and 50/50 – should they find themselves stumped, but ultimately, the pressure rests squarely on their shoulders.

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This celebrity edition adds a layer of entertainment to the familiar format. The stakes are high, but the atmosphere is likely to be less cutthroat than the regular series, with a focus on fun and fundraising. Will Fry’s encyclopedic knowledge prove sufficient, or will Kwakye’s athletic determination carry her to victory? One thing’s for sure: with Clarkson in charge, the path to a million pounds will be anything but dull.

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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? airs Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 8:00 PM on ITV1.

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