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"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" Contestant Passes on €300,000 Despite Knowing the Answer

Published March 16, 2026, 10:13
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" Contestant Passes on €300,000 Despite Knowing the Answer

A contestant on the game show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" missed the opportunity to win €300,000, despite knowing the answer to the final question. The contestant chose to leave with the €90,000 he had already won, fearing losing the amount with a wrong answer. The €300,000 question concerned the real name of actor Michael Keaton, with the options being Michael Caine, Michael J. Fox, Michael Fassbender and Michael Keaton. The contestant, although knowing that the correct answer was Michael Keaton, was not sure and decided not to risk it. After the contestant's departure, the presenter revealed that the answer was indeed Michael Keaton, causing surprise and comments.