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UK News Sites Adopt ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’ Quiz Format for Readers

Several outlets have adopted the 15-question challenge with no lifelines to test quiz enthusiasts.

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Overview

  • Who Wants To Be A Millionaire has aired since 1998 and remains one of the UK’s most popular TV quizzes.
  • Only six contestants have walked away with the £1m jackpot, beginning with Judith Keppel in 2000.
  • The original show format offers four lifelines: 50:50, Ask the Audience, Phone-a-Friend and Ask the Host.
  • Derbyshire Live’s quiz excludes lifelines but lets users challenge friends in a simulated 15-question climb.
  • My London’s quiz encourages readers to post their scores and compare results online.