Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Celebrity Special 2025 – New Celebs, Thrilling Moments & Jeremy Clarkson’s Return

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Celebrity Special is back with an exciting new season, featuring a fresh batch of celebrity contestants. Jeremy Clarkson will once again take the reins as host, guiding the stars through a series of challenging questions while they compete for charity. Expect plenty of thrilling moments and unexpected twists.

Though Clarkson has been hosting since 2018, he admits that his general knowledge hasn't improved much over the years, making the "Ask Jeremy" lifeline just as unpredictable as ever. The pressure and adrenaline of the game keep things exciting for both contestants and viewers alike.

With a star-studded lineup and high-stakes competition, this season is shaping up to be one of the most entertaining yet. Keep checking back for updates as more information comes in!

Release date & Where to Watch

Who Wants To Be a Millionaire: Celebrity Special premieres on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at 8 pm, on ITV1 and ITVX.

What is the plot of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: Celebrity Special 2025?

Each celebrity in the new series of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: Celebrity Special 2025 is playing for their chosen charity, aiming for a life-changing £1,000,000 prize. Host Jeremy Clarkson will welcome a fresh group of contestants to the hot seat, where they will answer 15 challenging questions with the help of four lifelines: 50:50, Phone a Friend, Ask the Audience, and Ask the Host. Expect massive wins, devastating losses, and even Jeremy getting a question right!

The season features Stephen Fry, Jeanette Kwakye, and Richie Anderson taking on the hot seat. The season will also showcase other stars.

Teasing Stephen Fry’s performance, Clarkson said, "Stephen has a powerful intellect, but there is a world of difference between intellect and knowledge. You have to have knowledge to develop intellect. You either know it (the question) or you don’t know it." (via Radio Times)

Will any of these celebrities surpass Richard Madeley's £125,000 from the last series?

Which Celebrities are Taking part in Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: Celebrity Special 2025?

The celebrities participating in the series include Sir Stephen Fry, athlete Jeanette Kwakye, and radio personality Richie Anderson. Other stars joining this season are Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke, First Dates host Fred Sirieix, actress Roxy Shahidi, actress Julie Hesmondhalgh, former boxer Tony Bellew, and cyclist Dame Laura Kenny. Joining these celebs are also Dion Dublin and Steph McGovern. 

Behind the Scenes

The director of the show is Richard Valentine, with Kerri Reid, Matthew Worthy, and Kieran Doherty serving as executive producers.