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Stephen Fry Hits the Jackpot: £250,000 Glory on Millionaire! 🎉💰

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Stephen Fry dazzles on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, winning a whopping £250,000 with a little help from Jeremy Clarkson!

In a dazzling display of wit and charm, Sir Stephen Fry took to the stage of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and walked away with a staggering £250,000 during the latest celebrity edition of the beloved ITV gameshow. With his trademark humour and intellect, Fry entertained viewers as he navigated through a series of tricky questions, showcasing not only his knowledge but also the immense pressure that comes with competing for such a hefty prize. At 67, the former QI presenter certainly proved that age is just a number when it comes to quiz mastery!

The tension escalated when Fry found himself stumped by a particularly tricky music question, prompting him to reach out for help from fellow contestant Richard Osman for a lifeline on the £500,000 question. Alas, the famed author and actor’s musical knowledge just wouldn't cut it for that next leap toward the elusive million. Adding to the drama, host Jeremy Clarkson shared a few pivotal hints that undoubtedly helped guide Fry through the nerve-wracking showdown. In the end, Sir Stephen made history with the biggest celebrity win on the show to date, leaving both audiences and the host in a state of awe and admiration.

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for Fry, who expressed his heartfelt apprehensions before the episode aired. The actor admitted to feeling an enormous sense of pressure, diligently hoping to meet the expectations of fans who had rallied behind him. This emotional plea only added to the atmosphere of camaraderie and tension as Stephen faced a whirlwind of mental gymnastics and the ticking clock on the show.

As viewers tuned in to witness Fry's triumph, one could not help but cheer him on, knowing that every question could lead to a life-changing moment. The joy of seeing Stephen Fry secure such a commendable sum brought a comforting warmth to the usual competitive edge of the game, illustrating that in the world of quizzes, succeeding with style and flair can often be just as rewarding as the prize itself.

Interestingly, Fry's latest win underscores the increasing stakes and visibility of celebrity editions on quiz shows, where contestants often make headlines for their memorable performances. Additionally, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? continues to be a cultural phenomenon, having launched countless careers and delivering heartfelt moments since its inception in 1998. Wherever the journey takes him next, Fry remains a beloved figure celebrated not just for his intellect, but also for his genuine connection to the audience.

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Stephen Fry wins £250000 on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire ... (Yahoo News UK)

He asked Richard Osman for help on the £500000 question but it wasn't enough to get him to the £1 million question.

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Stephen Fry stumped by music question on Who Wants to Be a ... (Yahoo News)

The QI presenter took home £250000 in the gameshow's latest celebrity special.

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Stephen Fry wins big on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? (RTE.ie)

The writer and actor won £250,000 on the show after host Jeremy Clarkson helped him on one question during a celebrity version of the series. The ITV show, ...

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Stephen Fry issues heartfelt plea ahead of Who Wants To Be a ... (Daily Express)

Stephen Fry has made a heartfelt plea ahead of his appearance on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? as he admits feeling enormous pressure from fans.

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Stephen Fry wins £250000 on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire ... (Metro)

The former QI presenter, 67, appeared on the celebrity edition of the ITV gameshow, alongside comedian Richie Anderson and athlete Jeanette Kwakye. Unwilling to ...

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Stephen Fry makes Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? history with ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Sir Stephen Fry was the latest celebrity to appear on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?, and he walked away with an impressive £250000 after using host Jeremy ...

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Stephen Fry wins £250000 on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire ... (Evening Standard)

He asked Richard Osman for help on the £500000 question but it wasn't enough to get him to the £1 million question.

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Stephen Fry wins £250000 with help from Jeremy Clarkson (Your Local Guardian)

Sir Stephen Fry has won £250000 on the ITV show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? thanks to help from the host Jeremy Clarkson.

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Who Wants To Be A Millionaire sees biggest ever celebrity win as ... (Birmingham Live)

Jeremy Clarkson was amazed as the former QI host walked away with the most he has ever seen a celebrity walk away with during his time on the show.

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Stephen Fry wins £250000 with help from Jeremy Clarkson (Oxford Mail)

Sir Stephen Fry has won £250000 on the ITV show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? thanks to help from the host Jeremy Clarkson.

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Stephen Fry makes Who Wants To Be A Millionaire history with jaw ... (Daily Mail)

The 67-year-old took part in the first instalment of the celebrity version of the ITV show - and went home with an incredible amount of money for his chosen ...

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ITV Who Wants To Be A Millionaire's Sir Stephen Fry makes history ... (Edinburgh Live)

The QI star became the first celebrity to win £250000 on the ITV quiz show after beating host Jeremy Clarkson at his own game.

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Stephen Fry makes Who Wants to be a Millionaire history with ... (The Independent)

'QI' host broke record on the celebrity edition of the programme – with help from host Jeremy Clarkson.

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Stephen Fry couldn't answer this '80s music question on 'Who Wants ... (NME.com)

Presenter Stephen Fry made a record amount on the celebrity edition of 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?', but couldn't answer a music question.

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Stephen Fry wins £250000 with help from Jeremy Clarkson (Bromsgrove Advertiser)

Sir Stephen Fry has won £250000 on the ITV show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? thanks to help from the host Jeremy Clarkson.

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Stephen Fry makes Who Wants To Be A Millionaire history with ... (Evening Standard)

He asked Richard Osman for help on the £500000 question but it wasn't enough to get him to the £1 million question.

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