Monday, August 25, 2008

Get ready for The All New "Millionaire"




If you like Millionaire of the old, then get ready because the show is getting a HUGE Makeover for Season 7. Here are the changes that are coming for Millionaire.

The big change will be a Time Limit. A time limit will be given to each level on the Millionaire tree. For the first 5 questions, contestants will have 15 seconds to give Meredith a Final Answer. For the 2nd tier of questions, contestants will have 30 seconds to give their FA. For question 11-14, contestants will be given 45 seconds to give a FA. And for the Million Dollar Question, the contestants will get the 45 seconds plus anytime not used in the first 14 questions.

Now to the lifelines. The 50:50 and Switch the Question have been disposed of. Michael Davies said "We quickly got rid of 50/50 as it was always the most unpopular lifeline on ‘Millionaire. Then we noted the ‘Switch the Question’ was not helping the contestants much. By replacing it with ‘Ask the Expert,’ we were able to create a truly effective lifeline that also looks very modern and different and cool.” They have been replaced with two new lifelines.

-Ask The Expert: This lifeline is a revival of the old "Three Wise Men" from the days of Super Millionaire. In this lifeline, contestants can ask for help from an expert. During the first week of shows, the expert will be Bill Nye "The Science Guy". During the second week the expert will be former Millionaire Contestant and $500,000 winner Ogi Ogas.

-Double Dip: This is another lifeline being brought over from Super Millionaire. In this lifeline, contestants will have 2 chances at answering the question. But if they decide to use it, they must answer the question. There is no walking away.

The graphics will also get a makeover. Included in this season is the "Millionaire Menu". This will show the contestants and home audience the subjects of each question. There are rumors that the music will also change, but nothing has been proved to be final.

So that will be the new Millionaire. Should be a very interesting season.

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