Sir Stephen Fry left Jeremy Clarkson speechless after securing a staggering £250,000 on the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Celebrity Special. Fry, a long-time supporter of mental health charity Mind, pledged to donate his entire winnings to the organization, highlighting their crucial work in supporting mental well-being, especially among young people.
The Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Celebrity Special delivered a shocking moment on Sunday's episode, leaving host Jeremy Clarkson completely stunned. 64-year-old Clarkson welcomed 67-year-old Sir Stephen Fry to the program, who revealed his intention to donate any winnings to Mind, a mental health charity he has supported since 2011.
Sir Stephen, a renowned actor, comedian, and former QI mastermind, successfully accumulated a remarkable £250,000 on the ITV game show, previously hosted by Chris Tarrant. Jeremy Clarkson expressed his amazement, stating that it was the 'biggest celebrity win since I started this show', calling it a 'whopping win'. Sir Stephen opted to keep the £250,000 rather than risk it all on the final question.When faced with a question about the longest gap between an original song and its cover version, Sir Stephen's 'phone a friend' option, Richard Osman, was unable to provide the correct answer. Despite this setback, Sir Stephen remained elated, saying, 'I am delighted and I am not complaining at all'. He also commented on how 'it was extremely good fun. The time goes so quickly.' He reflected on his previous appearance on the show in 2005, where he won £125,000 for charity alongside culinary icon Nigella Lawson, praising Jeremy Clarkson's encouragement throughout the game.Sir Stephen has pledged to donate his entire winnings to Mind, the mental health charity he has championed since 2011. Deeply moved by the organization's impact, Sir Stephen stated, 'They have captured the attention of a whole new generation – either as something to support or indeed, to use its facilities and use its guidance on what it has to offer people who are in distress of mind. 'It is deeply worrying so many young people want to hurt themselves, this inner pain they are feeling. Mind is a wonderful resource.' Known for his comedic brilliance alongside Hugh Laurie in shows like A Bit of Fry & Laurie and Jeeves And Wooster, Sir Stephen Fry was recently knighted in the New Year Honours list for his contributions to mental health awareness, environmental causes, and charity. Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Celebrity Special continues every Sunday at 8pm on ITV and ITV X
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