ITV have released one of the most tense seasons of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? The new season features one contestant who manages to win the £1 million prize. The series, which is hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, delivers plenty of high-stakes moments. ITV have confirmed that two contestants made it to the question in the latest release, which, when you consider that only six people in the show’s history have taken the top prize home, is quite the achievement.
The Resurgence of the Popular UK Television Show
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? has undergone quite the resurgence lately, with the show creators launching a companion podcast that runs alongside the game show. Final Answer: The Official Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Podcast dives into the history of the show, as well as dishing out some behind-the-scenes secrets for fans.
There’s also a mobile app, which offers the chance to answer interactive questions. The show has become so popular over the years that there are also live casino games modelled after it. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Poker features the same elements as regular poker but instead offers “Millionaire” cards that trigger bonus rounds.
As the show has experienced such a successful run, it’s not surprising to see so many spinoffs, and according to Jeremy Clarkson, the new series is going to be the best one yet. Clarkson has personally said that the show is going to feature one of the biggest losses in its history, with a contestant losing £186,000.
The same lifelines are used, including Ask the Audience, 50:50, and even Phone a Friend. A new lifeline, called Ask the Host, is also going to be an option. Even though the details about the people who have taken part in the show have not been announced yet, this has been purposely done to hide who wins the jackpot and who experiences the biggest loss.
The New Season on ITV
If you want to watch the latest season, you can stream the latest episodes for free on ITV, or you can watch them on the STV Player. If you are outside the UK, then you may find that your viewing options are a bit more limited. In the US, you can watch the US Celebrity version, which is hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, if you have the appropriate Amazon Prime subscription. You can also watch some highlights on YouTube. New episodes for the UK version of the show air on Sunday nights at 9 pm on ITV. You can then stream them on ITVX roughly an hour later.
The US version with Jimmy Kimmel aired on the 22nd of July, 2026, with UK viewers able to access the show by using the appropriate subscription or by using a VPN. Next year, applications are set to open for season 37, and based on the success of this year, there’s going to be a lot of competition, as residents of the UK scramble to see who can claim their chance to win one million pounds.