Claudia Winkleman reveals Channel 4 quiz show bosses slapped her with huge rule after being ‘told off’ ahead of return
CHANNEL 4 bosses slapped Claudia Winkleman with a golden rule ahead of its return to screens.
The Strictly star’s quiz show, called One Question, is back for a second series – over two years since its first.
It sees Claudia 53, invite a pair of contestants to answer one single question, giving them 20 possible answers.
With £100,000 on the line, the game progress as they try to eliminate each incorrect answer, taking them closer to the jackpot prize.
But despite asking the important questions, Claudia has revealed show bosses don’t trust her – and they’ve had to give her a telling off, warning her not to drop hints to the contestants.
She explained: “I really want to help them [the contestants].
“But that’s why they don’t give me the questions, and certainly not the answers, before we’re in the studio.
“No one trusts me. When we did one of the run throughs and I knew the answer, the bosses were like ‘Stop winking and making
strange noises’.”
During one game, Claudia admitted she was left sobbing on set after a huge win.
The Head and Shoulders star said: “There is a big win and obviously I can’t give you any details, but I did cry.
“I don’t really cry because I’m over 50, wearing too much fake tan and too much eyeliner, but it was a proper moment.
“It was a proper moment for everyone in the studio and that’s when you know it’s good.”
One Question on Channel 4, stream or watch live from Friday 14th February at 8pm
Claudia Winkleman's career so far
Holiday (1992–1996): Claudia started her TV career as a travel show presenter, delivering segments from exotic locations.
Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two (2004–2010): Although she worked on a few shows between Holiday and Strictly, Claudia really came into her own as a presenter on this spin-off, where she could be seen offering behind-the-scenes gossip and interviewing contestants. She hosted It Takes Two from its inception until Zoe Ball took over from her in 2011.
Strictly Come Dancing (2014–present): After Sir Bruce Forsyth left the BBC show due to health concerns, Claudia joined Tess Daly as a co-host of the main show. This is one of the jobs Claudia is best known for.
Film 2010 (2010–2016): Claudia succeeded Jonathan Ross as the host of the BBC’s flagship film review show in 2010. She was praised by The Guardian for being a “passionate and engaging advocate of cinema” in this role.
The Great British Sewing Bee (2013–2016): Claudia brought her wit to the crafting competition for three years.
The Traitors (2022-present): Claudia’s dark hair and resting mysterious face have become synonymous with this hit reality show. Despite her attempts to leave after the first series in case future seasons flopped, BBC bosses were determined to keep her on, so it seems unlikely she’ll stop heading up the show anytime soon.