Jeremy Clarkson was left utterly astonished during the latest episode of ITV's new quiz format, Millionaire Hot Seat, as a contestant walked away with a staggering £10,000 prize despite claiming to "know nothing".
The Lucky Final Contestant
The episode, which aired on Friday, 9 January 2026, featured contestant Daisy Kilbey as the final player in the hot seat. The new series, fronted by Clarkson, features a rotating panel of six contestants who each get a chance to answer questions against a 15-second clock, with just one 'pass' to use instead of traditional lifelines.
Daisy's journey was unconventional from the start. She used her single pass almost immediately on her first turn, prompting a bemused Clarkson to remark, "Brief time in the chair, barely warmed it up!" After cycling through the other players, Daisy returned for the final question with a chance to win £10,000 or leave with £1,000.
A 'Stab in the Dark' Pays Off
Faced with the crucial question, Daisy openly admitted to host Clarkson that she "didn't have a clue" and that her answer would be a complete guess. Against the odds, her wild guess was correct, securing her the five-figure sum.
A flabbergasted Jeremy Clarkson told her, "You are the luckiest human being alive. You've known nothing, and you are leaving here with £10,000." Daisy herself laughed and agreed, stating she felt she "really not earned it!"
Mixed Reaction from Viewers
The new Millionaire Hot Seat format has received a mixed response from ITV audiences since its launch earlier in the week. While some celebrated Daisy's lucky win, others expressed confusion and criticism about the show's structure on social media.
One viewer questioned, "Does anyone actually understand what the game is, it seems an over engineered attempt at reinvention." Another commented on the difficulty, writing, "It's almost impossible to win anything significant." However, others simply celebrated the result, with one noting, "£10k richer! Wild guesses do pay off!"
The show, which marks a departure from the classic Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? format, is available to stream on ITVX.
