Claudia Winkleman 'told off' by bosses on Channel 4 show
Claudia Winkleman revealed she has been told off by Channel 4 bosses for trying to help contestants on 'One Question'. On the challenge show, a pair of contestants are tasked with answering a single question to win a life-changing £100,000 prize.
The 53-year-old TV presenter has returned to host the game show's second season, but the 'Traitors' star admitted she landed herself in trouble with producers for attempting to nudge contestants in the right direction.
She told OK! Magazine: "I really want to help them. But that’s why they don’t give me the questions, and certainly not the answers, before we’re in the studio.
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"No one trusts me. When we did one of the run-throughs and I knew the answer, the bosses said, 'Stop winking and making strange noises.' "
The second series of 'One Question' will introduce a live audience, but Claudia says viewers in the studio don't try to give hints to contestants at all, adding: "they’re very good. There are no coughs." Contestant pairs must answer just one question correctly from a selection of 16 possible answers to win the prize money.
While Claudia likes the idea of appearing on 'One Question' as a contestant, she would only consider doing so with "someone smarter" alongside her, such as her husband Kris Thykier. Claudia says the show "holds a special place in [her] heart because of its simplicity".
Teasing the upcoming series, Claudia revealed she let her emotions get the better of her when a pair of contestants hit the jackpot. She said: "There is a big win and obviously I can’t give you any details, but I did cry. I don’t really cry because I’m over 50, wearing too much fake tan and too much eyeliner, but it was a proper moment."
Phil Harris, Head of Entertainment at Channel 4 said: “We are thrilled to be bringing this brilliant show back to our screens. What started as a hilarious pilot in a dark Manchester studio is now on the brink of becoming a global success for the talented team at Chalkboard.” One Question returns Friday 14th February at 8pm on Channel 4.