FOOTIE legend Dion Dublin was left red-faced on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? after losing a huge five-figure sum.
The former Homes Under the Hammer presenter, 56, had the pressure on him on during his stint on the ITV quiz show after revealing he was playing for two charities close to his heart.
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While in the hot seat, Dion explained that he was hoping to raise serious cash for the Dianne Oxberry Trust — named after the beloved BBC weather presenter who died in 2019.
Dianne passed away shortly after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
Dion revealed he was also raising money for the Pet Blood Bank, a charity that he and his wife Cheryl are both devoted to.
With emotions running high, Dion looked to set his safety net at a cool £32k. However, hoping for more money, he decided to gamble.
The telly star had already used up two lifelines when host Jeremy Clarkson hit him with the question: “Which of these events did not occur in the 1990s?”
The possible answers were: A) John Major becomes PM, B) Dolly the sheep is born, C) Eden Project opens, or D) FA Premiere League is founded.
Dion was quick off the mark with the initial thought it might be John Major becoming Prime Minister.
He took a 50/50 to whittle the options down — and was left with John Major and The Eden Project opening.
Needing backup, he phoned a friend. But not just any pal — his accountant Marco.
Marco confidently declared it was John Major.
“I’ll go with Marco because he knows his stuff,” Dion said, trustingly.
But Marco definitely didn’t know his stuff.
Clarkson delivered the blow with his typical charm: “That’s the wrong answer. He followed Thatcher, didn’t he?
“It was 1990 exactly. The Eden Project opened in 2001.”
Dion’s face dropped as Jezza delivered his final quip: “You need a new accountant.”
Instead of a bumper prize pot, Dion walked away with just £1,000 — split between the two charities.
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