Jen Essery Lillikakis, a contestant on the TV game show “Millionaire,” wins £64,000 after failing to secure a top prize. Reporting from multiple accounts focuses on her father, Chris Essery (66), who says he cannot help her when it comes to a crucial lifeline during the program. He describes trying to communicate advice to her—referencing the phrase “take the money”—but says she is cut off as the moment passes. The coverage states that her last question is worth £500,000, and that she draws a blank at that stage. In total, the articles describe her overall loss from the earlier position associated with the £186,000 figure, while also highlighting that she still takes home £64,000. Chris Essery emphasizes that there are no hard feelings following the outcome, and he praises his daughter for still securing a substantial winnings amount despite not reaching the highest target question.
Millionaire contestant Jen Essery Lillikakis finishes with £64,000 after £500,000 attempt
Jen Essery Lillikakis, a contestant on the TV game show “Millionaire,” wins £64,000 after failing to secure a top prize. Reporting from multiple accounts focuses on her father, Chris Essery (66), who...
- Jen Essery Lillikakis is a contestant on the TV game show “Millionaire.”
- She ends up winning £64,000 after failing on a later, higher-value question.
- Her last attempted question is worth £500,000.
- Her father, Chris Essery, says he could not help in time and there are no bad feelings about the result.
- The coverage references figures including a total loss described as £186,000 and a remaining winnings amount of £64,000.
Chris Essery, 66, praised Jen Essery Lillikakis for still taking home £64,000 - and says there is no bad feelings after he drew a blank when she called for a question worth £500,000.
3 months agoChris Essery, 66, praised Jen Essery Lillikakis for still taking home £64,000 - and says there is no bad feelings after he drew a blank when she called for a question worth £500,000.
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