A player on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” called his wife for help during a question, only to be surprised by another man’s voice.
A recent episode of the popular game show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” featured an unforgettable moment.
A contestant faced an unexpected twist during his phone-a-friend lifeline.
The contestant, JP Morgan, called his wife for help, hoping to win a substantial prize.
Instead, he was shocked to hear a man’s voice on the other end of the line.
“Who Wants to be a Millionaire” player struggled with a question and seek help from wife
JP, a science teacher from Lincoln, was trying to answer a tricky question about the weekend days in Germany.
The four options were Donnerstag, Mittwoch, Sonntag, and Dienstag.
Knowing that his wife, Elizabeth, had family ties to Germany, he decided to call her for assistance.
He believed her knowledge would help him secure the $21,000 prize.
JP said: ‘My wife’s auntie has lived in Germany for over 50 years, my wife’s been there a few times.
‘My wife, who at different times would probably have been in the audience, is at home as one of my Phone a Friends’.
The contestant baffled as hearing another man’s voice on the other end of the line.
When JP dialed his wife’s number, he was startled to hear a male voice before Elizabeth picked up.
The voice seemed to be part of an automated system, adding to JP’s confusion.
The host, Jeremy Clarkson, quickly noted the unusual situation, saying, “That was a man who just answered your phone.”
His comment only added to the tension in the studio.
JP’s face showed clear concern as he processed the unexpected response.
Clarkson, trying to ease the situation, reassured him that it could be “completely innocent.”
However, the awkwardness was palpable, and viewers at home could sense the tension.
Once Elizabeth finally answered, Clarkson asked her to confirm if anyone was with her.
Jeremy asked: ‘Can I just confirm that you’ve got someone there with you?’
Elizabeth confirmed that she was indeed alone, which brought some relief to both JP and the audience.
Social media reactions
As the episode continued, it became clear that the initial male voice was likely just a glitch in the phone system.
Viewers took to social media to share their reactions.
Many found humor in the situation, with some joking about the possibility of Elizabeth being unfaithful.
The clip of this awkward moment quickly went viral, amassing hundreds of thousands of views on platforms like YouTube.
One user quipped: Cheers to all of us who gathered here just to find out if his wife is cheating.
The second user remarked: That was the most awkward Phone A Friend ever.
The third user explained: It was voicemail saying no service. When I call my husband sometimes a woman says ‘it’s not been possible to connect your call’ does that mean he’s having an affair?
Another user wrote: If you listen carefully to the audio when she’s speaking there’s a slap, slapping noise in the background, like someone running fast in flipflops.
Someone emphasized: Are people really this stupid? It’s a ‘Unavailable Service’ announcement that was heard, as someone at the show dialed the incorrect number.