Key Highlights
- The new Jeremy Clarkson spin-off “Millionaire Hot Seat” baffles contestants with tricky politics questions.
- Contestants Matt Whiteman and Tanya Biggs face a challenging question about Ursula von der Leyen’s role in 2019.
- Jeremy Clarkson, the show’s host, uses the question to mock the contestants’ lack of political knowledge.
Jeremy Clarkson Revamps “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?” with “Millionaire Hot Seat”
The iconic quiz show “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?” has been given a new twist by its host, Jeremy Clarkson, in the form of “Millionaire Hot Seat.” Launched earlier this month, the revamped show promises to be faster-paced and more challenging than ever before.
Tackling Tricky Questions
The premiere episode saw contestants facing some difficult politics questions. Matt Whiteman, a biotechnologist from Nottingham, was one of the first players to face a tricky question about the European Union’s leadership in 2019. The question, posed by Clarkson, asked: “In 2019 the politician Ursula von der Leyen became president of which body?”
Matt, clearly uncomfortable with the political nature of the question, admitted, “I’m not a wizz at politics, definitely not a subject I was hoping to hear.” He then used his one pass wisely and moved on. Another contestant, Tanya Biggs from Liskeard, a pharmacy dispenser, also struggled with the same question, choosing an incorrect answer despite considering the right option.
Host Jeremy Clarkson Jokes About the Questions
Judging by the reactions of the contestants, it seems that “Millionaire Hot Seat” is not just about money. The show’s host, Jeremy Clarkson, has taken to using these questions as a way to mock his competitors’ lack of political knowledge.
Clarkson told Tanya, who chose an incorrect answer: “Politics is not your strong suit,” and then jokingly branded the show ‘heartless,’ suggesting that contestants should be more prepared for such questions.
The New Format
“Millionaire Hot Seat” operates in a faster-paced format compared to its predecessor. Contestants are seated opposite Jeremy Clarkson, answering multiple-choice questions one by one against the clock with no lifelines available. The show’s new format adds an element of tension and speed that makes it distinct from the original.
Clarkson launched this revamp at the start of the year, and fans have been quick to praise the show on social media for its engaging format and challenging questions.
However, the introduction of political questions has led some viewers to question whether the show is moving away from its core principles.
The show continues tonight at 7:30pm on ITV1, with contestants facing even more difficult questions in future episodes. Will they be able to keep up with Jeremy’s quizzes or will more contestants fall victim to his tricky politics questions?
Stay tuned for the next episode and see if you can answer the same questions as the contestants!
