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‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?’ Contestant Shares Insider Look at Jeremy Clarkson and the Show

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The iconic ITV game show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? has been entertaining viewers since its debut in 1998. Now, Amy Helliwell, a tourism officer from Stroud, offers a firsthand glimpse into what it’s really like to sit in the famous hot seat—and what host Jeremy Clarkson is like behind the scenes. Amy stepped into the spotlight in May 2025, about a year after applying and six months post-filming her episode.