ITV Who Wants To Be A Millionaire fans fume at Jeremy Clarkson for ‘giving away’ answer

Following a tense moment during the ITV Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Celebrity Special starring Fred Sirieix, former Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson has set the record straight. At one nail-biting juncture, Fred, aged 53, was almost left with nothing after fumbling on the initial question.

Which of these can be used to stay afloat in a swimming pool, according to the question? Treading water, drinking water, boiling water or passing water”? Clarkson queried, to which the celebrated maitre d ‘ appeared visibly baffled as he echoed “treading water” and “passing water” In a state of perplexity, Sirieix resorted to invoking his 50/50 lifeline, which regrettably didn’t clarify things as much as hoped. A concerned Clarkson commented: “Ah. Do you know what, I’m going to put you out of MY misery”.

In an attempt at resolution yet also diverting the film crew’s attention, Jeremy interjected: “Treading water is that, as you rightly say”, while mimicking the motion.

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Fred did the right thing by pressing his buttons, which ultimately resulted in a commendable $64, 000 for The Right Course, his charity that aims to assist prisoners in recovering from social isolation through hospitality work.

One user wrote: “Is that allowed @JeremyClarkson is giving away the answer on #Millionaire? ” on the ITV gameshow, and viewers were quick to criticize Jeremy for helping Fred. Jeremy responded: “Not really. However, it was low on the scale and was for charity. Responding to his comment, fans rushed to Clarkson’s defence with one saying:”

Fans quickly came to Clarkson’s defence, with one commenting: “I agree hats off to you Jeremy was a lovely thing to do as Fred was struggling with English terminology. Many were surprised that Fred didn’t know the answer to the £100 question, with one viewer saying:” Can’t believe you didn’t know £100 question, how much time do you spend at swimming pools. “

Another added:” Fred your daughter spends half her life in the swimming pool…!!! “Fred himself thanked the show on Twitter, saying:” Thanks so much for having me. In one of our training restaurants, the money will be very helpful in our efforts to train, educate, and advance the skills of offenders.

Due to a “sudden deterioration” in Jeremy’s health, doctors warned that it might have left him with “just days to live,” he had an emergency heart operation last year. The former Top Gear star described having trouble gliding down stairs or swimming during a vacation.

Jeremy Clarkson has revealed that he had heart surgery as a result of a health issue on his Cotswolds farm. The “scratching” on his Cotswolds farm caused a quick artery unclog. He has started a new hobby to keep his heart healthy in tip-top shape since his health scare. The Clarkson’s Farm star confessed he’s “star shared his fears of dying, admitting he is” desperate not to die “because he wants to spend more time with his granddaughters, following his heart issues.

Clarkson stated in a letter to The Sunday Times that “what can be said about it has already been said, so I’m not going to dwell on the joys of being a grandparent.” However, I’ve come to the decision that it should continue for as long as humanly possible because it’s so wonderful. Which means I must exert every effort to avoid passing away. (But) I dislike discomfort, loathe bicycles and find gyms and everyone in them weird. I decided I’d give Pilates a bash. “

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Source: Mirror