Stephen Fry shares his nerves before debuting on the quiz show, revealing the pressure he felt to perform well for charity.
London: Stephen Fry is set to make his debut on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, and he’s feeling the jitters. He admitted he was “preposterously nervous” before the show aired. The music was cranked up to get his heart racing, which didn’t help his nerves at all.
He’s not just any contestant; there’s a lot of pressure on him. People see him as a “know-all,” so he felt he had to get everything right. But he reminded himself that it’s okay not to know everything. We all have gaps in our knowledge, right?
As the show went on, his heart was pounding, but he enjoyed the variety of questions. Some were a bit tricky, especially the sports ones. Luckily, he managed to answer a cycling question correctly, but he admitted he was lost on a pop music question about Pharrell Williams.
Despite the pressure, he felt the audience was supportive and warm, which helped ease his nerves. He was on the show to raise money for the mental health charity Mind, a cause he’s passionate about.
After his experience, he encouraged others to join in, saying it’s not about making anyone feel bad. It’s all for charity, and every little bit helps. He’s been open about his own mental health struggles, and he’s been a strong advocate for awareness.
Recently, he received a knighthood for his work in mental health and charity, which is pretty amazing. So, if you’re curious about the show, it’s back on ITV soon, and it’s going to feature some other big names too!
