A contestant on ITV's Who Wants to Be A Millionaire? Celebrity Special was accused of cheating during Sunday's (December 29) episode after they called a star of quiz show The Chase for an answer. Host Jeremy Clarkson was back at the helm for a star-studded edition of the popular game show, with celebs vying to win a cool £1 million for their chosen charities. Jools Holland kicked things off, playing for Prince's Trust and Caring Hands, before passing the baton to comedian Nina Wadia and ex-Rugby Union ace Ugo Monye.
But it was Nina's choice of phone-a-friend that raised eyebrows she opted to call none other than Paul Sinha, a familiar face from ITV's own quiz battleground, The Chase, reports the Express. Nina, previously seen on Strictly Come Dancing, found herself stumped by a question about the demolition of a prison in 1987 where Rudolf Hess had been the sole inmate.
Without hesitation, she reached out to Chaser and comic Paul Sinha for help. Even host Jeremy Clarkson couldn't hide his surprise, exclaiming: "From The Chase? Let me get this straight, you're actually contemplating, shall I ask the audience or should I ask someone from The Chase?".
Paul didn't disappoint, confidently identifying option B, Spandau, as the correct answer. Social media buzzed with reactions, with one viewer jesting on X: "You can't ring Paul Sinha, that's cheating." Another chimed in with disapproval: "Phoning a chaser on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire that shouldn't be allowed." Some fans were more forgiving, with one commenting: "No wonder she's laughing with a phone a friend called Paul Sinha.".
