News about Chris Tarrant

Who wants to be a millionaire? Not me! Sixth contestant to win £1m jackpot on ITV quiz show gives away his fortune and is spending his retirement playing table tennis, snooker... and taking part in local pub quizzes

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 26, 2024
One of the only winners of the full seven-figure jackpot prize in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire's 25 year history has quietly given away his fortune, we can reveal. Donald Fear (pictured), 61, from Shropshire became only the sixth contestant to win the big prize on the hugely popular ITV quiz show in 2020. But he only kept a fraction of his winnings - enough to fund a modest retirement - and gave away £700,000 of his million-pound windfall to family and friends. And Mr Fear even forgot to buy his wife anything at all from his winnings - except a £30 pair of walking boots.

The fashion designer who started her own clothes business, to the thousands of people who are homeless and looking for jobs: As the world commemorates Putin's takeover of Ukraine, the refugees who began a new life in the United Kingdom celebrate their two years

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 24, 2024
Today marks two years since Russia occupied Ukraine on February 24, 2022, causing more than 200,000 Ukrainians to leave the country in the face of the brutal war. Under the Homes for Ukraine scheme, the majority of people in with British families, including Chris Tarrant, Rachel Riley, and Tory MPs Grant Shapps, Matt Hancock, David Cameron, and Robert Jenrick. Yana Smaglo, a 31-year-old fashion designer who had to leave Ukraine within 15 minutes but now owns her own clothes store in Leeds, and Sandra Zhylinska, a single mother with two children who has a cake making company, are among the refugees who have triumphed in the face of adversity. However, life has been difficult for some, with 10,000 Ukrainian refugee households reporting as homeless in June 2022. Others have failed to find a suitable home, with one couple having to move into temporary housing with their disabled son.

What happened to Ukrainians who moved in with celebrities and politicians?From Chris Tarrant buying refugees their very own flat, to the Tory MP who put up three generations of the same family, the famous faces who offered help

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 24, 2024
Chris Tarrant (left, with his partner Jane Bird) and Rachel Riley (middle, with her Strictly Come Dancing partner Pasha Kovalev) and Tory MPs Matt Hancock, Grant Shapp, David Cameron, and Robert Jenrick were among those notable figures to welcome people fleeing the Russian invasion on February 24, 2022. Despite moving to a new apartment he purchased for them, Mr Tarrant, 77, told MailOnline that he still sees the Ukrainian family who stayed with him 'a lot.' Mr Shapps is seen right and inset at the top of the page, welcoming a family into his house.

I was once married to a man, but with my wife, I found true joy

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 28, 2024
Emma Heathcote-James, the UK business leader, became engaged to her long-term partner in her early 20s. However, she fell head over heels in love with another straight woman while preparing for her Masters in a bizarre way.

I was once married to a man. But I found true happiness with my wife

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 28, 2024
Emma Heathcote-James (right) writes that I got engaged in my early 20s with my long-term boyfriend. There had never been a doubt about me being gay, but I'd never felt attracted to women. However, while studying for my Masters, I completely unexpectedly fell head over heels in love with another straight woman (pictured later today on their wedding day, left). Both of us felt it out of nowhere. I still loved my fiance; he was my first proper relationship; but this new love was much different, and I was very curious about what these new intense emotions meant.

Fia Tarrant's daughter Fia is named as a former body builder when the couple go on Instagram for the fourth year after she divorced from her husband

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 26, 2024
According to MailOnline, Fia Tarrant is dating former body builder Izzy Lukec. Chris Tarrant's daughter declared this week that she had fallen in love with a woman four years after splitting from him. And Heart FM DJ, 37, is believed to be 'besotted' with new friend Izzy, whom she has enjoyed many holidays with over the past 12 months.

The water company that is best known for its salmon and trout fishing is causing turbulence as the wastewater drains into one of Britain's most popular rivers

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 25, 2024
Furious people who live on the banks of the Test chalk stream in Hampshire have claimed that planned pumping works from Southern Water could result in the river releasing 'an Olympic swimming pool' of sewage every day. Fishing on the sea has attracted the Royal Family, former US President George Bush Senior and Chris Tarrant (pictured).

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Fia Tarrant, daughter of broadcaster Chris Tarrant, announces she has found love with a woman four years after splitting from her husband

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 24, 2024
DEN CONFIDENTIAL: She's never feared going where others might not tread, whether in private or professional life, adopting Islam before marriage, or opting for a career in radio, despite the inevitable comparisons with her legendary father that was never meant to be. However, Fia Tarrant (right), the original host of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Chris Tarrant (left), has taken her first diverting move to date. She's announced that, four years after splitting up with her husband, Adam Ali Khan, 37, a property investor, has discovered love again - but this time with a woman. 'Time to open up that closet door!' Fia's on social media, as well as a snapshot (inset) showing the tip of her middle finger resting tenderly in her new love's palm. However, even Fia, a Heart Presenter, isn't quite ready to announce her love yet, but there's no way to predict that wedding bells will be sounding soon, even if only proverbially.

After more than ten years as he reveals the true reason he has been off air, Chris Tarrant returns to radio with a new show

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 17, 2023
Chris Tarrant is expected to return to the radio more than a decade after being off the airwaves for so long, with actor Terry Jones revealing the real reason for his long absence. In April 2004, the legendary broadcaster, 77, hosted a special on BBC Radio 2 in 2013. He is expected to make a brief return to Boom Radio at 4 p.m. on Boxing Day, performing some of his favorite songs, and greeting special guests.

Chris Tarrant, 77, to make his return to radio for the first time in more than ten years with special Boxing Day show

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 17, 2023
For the first time in more than ten years, Chris Tarrant is back to radio for the first time in more than ten years. On Boxing Day, the legendary broadcaster, 77, will host a show on Boom Radio, performing some of his favorite music and greeting special guests. It's the first time Tarrant has performed a Christmas radio show since leaving Capital Radio in 2004 and his first program since a special on BBC Radio 2 in 2013.

Chris Tarrant's ex-wife Ingrid says she is 'happily single' but would '100 per cent' trust her daughter to be her matchmaker as new ITV show My Mum, Your Dad sees children pairing up their single parents

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 12, 2023
Ingrid Tarrant, a presenter who resigned from host Chris Carter in 2007, said she would be 'open' to her daughter Fia as her matchmaker to help her find love on Good Morning Britain today. In contrast, the mother-of-four and TV presenter Ingrid continued to say she is 'happily' single and not particularly looking for love.

No one likes a cheat… or do they?Rory Bremner on why his play about Britain's big quiz scandal will challenge how you feel about the culprits

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 1, 2023
Rory Bremner, from Edinburgh, will play Chris Tarrant in a nine-week production of Quiz - the play about 'Coughing Major' Charles Ingram and his appearance on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? (main and inset) Ingram won the £1 million jackpot, but he was being helped by an accomplice in the audience who coughed when the correct answer was read out.

This is what it looked like if I was a finalist on Takeshi's Castle who skipped school to appear on the brutal challenge show

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 31, 2023
As the spectacular game show makes a dramatic return to UK screens, a former contestant of the legendary 90s hit Takeshi's Castle has shared insight from his time on the brutal game show. Scott admitted that he skipped school to participate in the series when he was 17, and was surprised to discover that he didn't have to pass every single round to make it to the final. Since its humble inception in 1986, the Japanese-built Takeshi's Castle, which became famous for its contestants' mega-fails, has been a huge hit in the United Kingdom and in scores of other nations.

We look back minute by minute as a tragic day unfolded, and Britain and the world came to terms with their loss. Princess Diana's death was on the anniversary of her Prince Diana's

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 31, 2023
It shocked not only the United Kingdom but also the world. And so what's the nation's memory is firmly held on today, 26 years old. We republish Jonathan Mayo's powerful reconstruction of 31 August 1997 as seen through the eyes of royals, politicians, Diana's family and friends, and the mourning public. It was a day that started in the small hours with a high-speed car crash in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel under the Seine in Paris. It was not long before the horrific news reached those closest to her.

After being 'riled up' by row allegations, Chris Tarrant, 76, threatens HIT Tyson Fury, 35,' with a lead pipe.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 23, 2023
On Wednesday, Chris Tarrant spectacularly challenged boxing champion Tyson Fury to a match on Radio X Breakfast. In a jovial interview in which Chris Moyles asked Tyson about their 'big row' at Gleneagles hotel in Scotland, the presenter threatened him over the head with a lead pipe. Tyson, 35, a 76-year-old man, claims the reason for his arrival was because he was in a lift with Tyson, but he denied ever speaking to him.' I still haven't met him.' He just wants cheap publicity.'

EXCLUSIVE: Chris Tarrant says they had a "real row" at Gleneagles, Scotland, which was 'complete nonsense," and claim they have "never even met."

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 22, 2023
While at Gleneagles, Scotland, Tyson Fury revealed on his latest reality show that he once had a 'big fight' with Chris Tarrant. But TV host Chris Tarrant, 76, has dismissed the tale as "nonsense" and said the pair never even met.' Talking to MailOnline, Chris said: 'It is complete nonsense! I've never met him. With Tyson in it, my wife and I were able to get into a packed lift. We didn't even talk, and I stepped out at the next floor.

You taking that back, Chris? When Tarrant makes his appearance on Good Morning Britain, he removes the security tag from his suit

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 18, 2023
On Tuesday, Chris Tarrant made a television appearance on Good Morning Britain but made one spectacular gaffe. The former Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? The actor, 76, said he had bought the suit himself, but was disappointed that the shop assistant had failed to remove the anti-theft lock. Since Chris was unable to extract the unit himself, he pointed his back to the cameras to see that the plastic tag was still attached so they could see that the tag was still attached.

Westminster councillor Chris Tarrant has asked Westminster council to prevent a 'oppressive' extension based on privacy concerns

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 21, 2023
Chris Tarrant is leading a movement on behalf of his neighbors in order to prevent a'mini-Dubai' development that he fears would prevent him from basking in the sun in his bathing suit. The former Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? According to The Telegraph, the host is going to fight with Westminster Council over proposals to extend mews houses in Marylebone. The central London council's proposals include digs for a new basement floor, a new internal layout, and a mansard roof extension, which would make room for an additional floor. Window and door replacements are also in the works.

Chris Tarrant slammed plans to install a massive waste repository close to where he enjoys fishing

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 19, 2023
Former Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Host Chris Tarrant (left) expressed horror at the 'appalling' plans to build the biogas plant (bottom right) in Hampshire's Test Valley. The stench of animal waste wafting through the Hampshire countryside and plaming their village is feared by Angry locals. The region is known for its stunning countryside views, chocolate box villages, and the River Test (top right) - a chalk stream renowned around the world for its salmon and trout fishing.

In 2022, the celebrity memoirs were published

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 22, 2022
ROGER LEWIS: A large portion of Perry's life has been spent in clinics and rehabilitation centers. "I've spent over $7 million trying to get sober," he says, much more than I've spent getting alcoholic. He's been going to therapy twice a week for the past 30 years and has attended 6,000 AA meetings. Little of it was helpful. Perry didn't listen to his doctors and called detoxification "hell." He wanted vodka to'soothe my nerves and help me have fun.' Although he was sober for 18 months at the time of writing, his prescriptions have resulted in insomnia, respiratory difficulties, pancreatitis, and a perforated bowel.

Ingrid, Chris Tarrant's ex-wife, fights proposals to build 1700 houses in Surrey, where she lives

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 21, 2022
Ingrid Tarrant (left), a TV actress, is fighting CGI mockups top and bottom right) to build more than 1,700 homes on the edge of the historic village where she lives. Taylor Wimpey's ex wife and some activists are desperate to stop him from building these homes near Ockham, Surrey. The new massive estate is expected to be located next to Ockham Common, which is designated as a special protection zone due to the birds' vulnerable ground nesting habitats.

Jeremy Clarkson will STAY as host of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?'at the moment'

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 21, 2022
Jeremy Clarkson will remain host of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Kevin Lygo, ITV's boss, said last night, 'at the moment.' Following the controversy over her incendiary Netflix docuseries, the ex-Top Gear star sparked backlash after writing that he feels 'hate' for Meghan Markle and hoped to see her publicly humiliating. "I would write what he writes in a newspaper column, not that we have no control over what he says," Mr Lygo, the managing director of ITV Studios, said at a Broadcasting Press Guild function in London yesterday.' When asked if ITV will keep Clarkson as the host of the quiz show, he inherited from Chris Tarrant in 2018.'

At British Curry Awards, Pimlico Plumbers manager Charlie Mullins made a 'racist' corner shop joking at a British Curry Awards joke

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 30, 2022
Charlie Mullins, the British Curry Awards' chief, is accused of delivering a 'racist' joke. Dr Ranj Singh described him as saying: 'Why has India never won the World Cup? They get a corner every time, so they build a store on it.' Mullins said this afternoon: "I was really honored to be a guest at the British Curry Awards, and I had a wonderful evening with a group of like-minded hardworking entrepreneurs doing excellent work for charity.' I didn't mean to offend someone with anything I said, and if I did, I regret it.'

Chris Tarrant admits housing a family of Ukrainian refugees has 'enhanced his life'

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 25, 2022
Since being taken in a family of three at the start of the war, Chris Tarrant has revealed that housing Ukrainian refugees has 'enhanced his life.' Speaking on Tuesday's Good Morning Britain, the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? The host, who is 76, confirmed that he is in the process of finding a flat for the family to live in that he is paying for. Chris, who revealed earlier this year that he and his partner Jane Bird were assisting with the housework, also lauded them for being able to help with the household's cleanup and tidied his fishing shed, which had never been organized.'