: He correctly identified that Richard Nixon was the U.S. President who appeared on the sketch comedy show Laugh-In . The Cheating Scandal: Charles Ingram (2001)
The most famous "stories" from Who Wants to Be a Millionaire range from historic victories to a notorious cheating scandal that captivated the world. The Legendary Win: John Carpenter (1999) Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
: Ingram's win was rescinded. He, his wife Diana, and Whittock were found guilty of deception in court and received suspended sentences. The Recent Jackpot: Roman Dubowski (April 2026) : He correctly identified that Richard Nixon was the U
: He famously told his dad: "I don't really need your help. I just wanted to let you know that I'm gonna win the million dollars". The Legendary Win: John Carpenter (1999) : Ingram's
Major Charles Ingram won the £1 million jackpot in the UK version, but the story took a dark turn when producers suspected foul play.