"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" contestant plays it safe and loses out on 125,000 euros - Teacher wins €64,000 on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire with smart lifeline strategy
An elementary school teacher has walked away with €64,000 on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire after a tense round of questions. Stephanie Schumacher relied on careful strategy, using her lifelines to secure her winnings before stepping back from a high-stakes €125,000 question.
Schumacher began cautiously, selecting three lifelines early in the game. This move locked in €16,000 after she answered the €8,000 question—though not without hesitation. She initially picked the wrong answer due to a misinterpretation but corrected herself in time.
At the €125,000 mark, the question focused on a sport where telephone tips about rule violations had been discontinued. A member of the audience knew the right response, highlighting the value of the ‘audience ask’ lifeline. Yet Schumacher chose not to use her fourth and final lifeline, opting instead to leave with €64,000. Her decision underscored how lifeline choices can determine success, especially when facing difficult questions. By using two of them on the €64,000 question, she ensured a solid payout before facing the riskier €125,000 challenge.
Schumacher’s run ended with a guaranteed €64,000 prize. The episode demonstrated how lifeline choices can determine success, especially when facing difficult questions. Her strategic approach secured a significant win without gambling on an uncertain final answer.
