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Retired IT Consultant Wins £1 Million on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'
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Retired IT Consultant Wins £1 Million on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'

From Večernji List · (6m ago) Croatian Positive tone

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Retired IT analyst Roman Dubowski became the seventh winner of the quiz show 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' in the UK.
  • Dubowski won £1 million after correctly answering all 15 questions, though he used two lifelines early on.
  • He initially aimed for a smaller prize and plans to use his winnings for home improvements, including a new kitchen.

In a thrilling turn of events that captivated viewers, retired IT consultant Roman Dubowski has etched his name in television history by becoming the seventh contestant to win the coveted £1 million prize on ITV's 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'. The episode, which aired as the first of the new season, saw Dubowski navigate a challenging series of questions, demonstrating remarkable knowledge across various domains.

My goal was to win £32,000 or £64,000, that would already be a fantastic result.

— Roman DubowskiExpressing his initial, more modest ambitions before the quiz show began.

While the ultimate prize was a life-changing sum, Dubowski's initial ambition was far more modest, aiming for £32,000 or £64,000. His journey to the million-pound question was not without its nerve-wracking moments, requiring the use of two lifelines – 'Ask the Audience' and 'Phone a Friend' – in the early stages. However, after securing the £4,000 mark, his confidence and accuracy grew, allowing him to power through questions on topics ranging from mythology to Harry Potter, and his personal favorites, history and geography.

Winning a million never crossed my mind. It's life-changing, but I don't want it to change my personality.

— Roman DubowskiReflecting on the magnitude of his win and his desire to remain grounded.

The final, million-pound question centered on a trademark featured in James Joyce's 'Ulysses' and depicted in works by Manet and Picasso. Despite having an idea, Dubowski opted for the '50:50' lifeline, which narrowed the choices to Bass Ale and Coca-Cola. With a final, confident decision, he chose Bass Ale, securing the jackpot. His humble plans for the winnings, focusing on home improvements like a new kitchen, suggest that this windfall will enhance his life without fundamentally altering his personality.

I'm excited, we have a real encyclopedia in a shirt in front of us!

— Jeremy ClarksonCommenting on Roman's confidence and knowledge during the quiz.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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