Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Contestant Stumped by 'Easy' Ghost Flight Question
Viewers of the long-running ITV quiz show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? were left in shock on Sunday, March 15, as a contestant's journey ended abruptly over what many considered an 'easy' £1,000 question. Hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, the episode saw mechanical engineer William Ho from Leeds take the hot seat after a swift Fastest Finger First round, only to exit empty-handed due to a misstep early in the game.
The Fateful Question That Cost Everything
William had navigated his initial rounds with relative ease, but his progress came to a crashing halt when faced with a multiple-choice query aimed at reaching the £1,000 milestone. The question asked: 'What term is used for a scheduled flight regularly flown with a near-empty plane, in order to preserve a landing slot?' The options presented were:
- A) Red-eye flight
- B) Ghost flight
- C) Maiden flight
- D) Charter flight
Almost immediately, William surmised that red-eye flights typically occur at night and selected that as his answer. However, he soon regretted this choice, groaning and putting his hands on his face as he realised his mistake. Jeremy Clarkson then informed him that the correct answer was B) Ghost flight, a term referring to flights operated with minimal passengers to maintain airport slots.
Viewer Reactions and Social Media Buzz
The unfortunate outcome sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, with many expressing sympathy and surprise. One viewer wrote online: 'Genuinely never heard of ghost flight – I might have got that wrong myself.' Another commented: 'I bet that lad on who wants to be a millionaire wishes he was on a ghost flight out that studio right now.' A third noted: 'Oh no! William got the £1000 question wrong and leaves empty-handed. And he was doing so well until that point.' Further remarks included observations about the contestant's emotional response, with one saying: 'Bless him, looked like he was going to cry.' and another adding: 'This must be the worst run of contestants ever!' following additional player exits in the episode.
Jeremy Clarkson's Amusing Blunder Adds to the Drama
In a separate moment from the show, Jeremy Clarkson left viewers amused with a humorous pronunciation error. While reading a music question to contestant Daniel Keeble, he asked: 'A single by which of these music acts re-entered the UK Top 40 in 2024 after appearing on the soundtrack of the film Deadpool and Wolverine?' The options included Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Natasha Bedingfield, NSYNC, or Kate Bush. Clarkson incorrectly pronounced the 1990s boy band NSYNC by spelling out each letter, saying 'N-S-Y-N-C' instead of 'N-Sync'. Fans took to X, formerly Twitter, to react, with one writing: 'Love how Clarkson spells out all the letters of NSYNC.' and another joking: 'NSYNC feeling humbled by Jeremy Clarkson.' The band's song 'Bye Bye Bye' featured in the superhero film, adding to the comedic timing of the blunder.
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? continues to air on ITV1 and ITVX, captivating audiences with its mix of high-stakes questions and entertaining moments.
