Jeremy Clarkson on why his brother-in-law is 'furious' over Millionaire rule
23.01.2024 - 16:13
/ ok.co.uk
Jeremy Clarkson has revealed that his presenting role on ITV's Who Wants To Be A Millionaire has ruffled some feathers in his family - particularly with his super-fan brother-in-law. The former Top Gear presenter, 63, is back on our screens for the show's latest series, becoming the host following ITV's reboot in 2018. Speaking ahead of the new episodes, Jeremy admitted that as he is now the show's host, his brother-in-law will never get a chance to play the game despite the fact that he's a big fan.
"He would be absolutely brilliant and when Chris Tarrant was hosting, he tried to get on constantly," Jeremy said. “But now I’m hosting, he won’t be allowed. He’s absolutely furious.
If my brother-in-law won £1 million, somebody might start asking questions.” Who Wants To Be A Millionaire first aired in 1998 on ITV, with Chris Tarrant presenting the show until it came to an end in 2014. The show was eventually revived by ITV four years later - and Jeremy Clarkson was picked as its new host. The Grand Tour presenter has teased that the new series of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire sees a few "big gamblers" take to the question ladder, adding: "You can't judge a book by its cover.
"There are people you think will be dull and you turn out to be wrong,” he laughed. “I look at very young contestants and think you can’t possibly know as much as an older person because you haven’t travelled or you haven’t read as much - and then they blow your socks off.
They’re 24 but they’ve got the internet.” As for the advice he gives to contestants, Jeremy warned that fans shouldn’t be afraid to use the lifelines. “I was reluctant to use the 50:50 and it’s a very useful tool actually when used in conjunction with another lifeline,” he said.
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