Applications for Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? are now closed

Applications closed in October

Author: Alex RossPublished 25th Oct 2024
Last updated 28th Oct 2024

Following the success of the last series of popular gameshow Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? with host Jeremy Clarkson, bosses confirmed the show would return, opening up applications.

How to apply?

Applications closed on Friday 25th October 2024.

Bosses were urging people to apply online here.

The application website stated: 'Jeremy Clarkson is hosting another exciting series of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and we are looking for contestants who can make it all the way to £1Million!

'If you would like the chance to sit opposite Jeremy in the world-famous Hotseat then please APPLY. YOU could be just 15 questions away from becoming a Millionaire!'

Applications closed on Friday 25th October 2024.

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Following 30 series between 1998 and 2014 with Chris Tarrant, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? was axed in 2014 after Chris confirmed his departure following 15 years on the show.

Coinciding with the programme's 20th anniversary, ITV/STV bosses revived the show in 2018, with Jeremy Clarkson taking over as the new host.

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