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Clarkson Responds to Millionaire Hot Seat Criticism After Early Episodes Shake Up Winnings

The host says he warns players to stop chatting before the show.

Overview

  • ITV’s 30‑minute spin‑off debuted this week on ITV1 and ITVX with six rotating contestants, 15‑second answer clocks, one pass per player, instant elimination for wrong answers and a shrinking top prize.
  • Viewers on X complained that contestants were “waffling” during the short timers and described the pace as rushed compared with the main Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?
  • Jeremy Clarkson replied on X, “I do. Before the show every time,” when asked to tell players to stop nattering and answer quickly.
  • A reported episode moment showed a wrong answer dropping the available jackpot from £1,000,000 to £250,000, underscoring the format’s volatile prize ladder.
  • Another episode saw contestant Daisy Kilbey win £10,000 with a correct guess, as coverage highlighted the show’s swingy outcomes and continued debate over the format.