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Closing the show, Tarrant gave a simple farewell after being presented with a bunch of flowers by the production team, telling him: “Oh darling, you shouldn’t have.”
He told viewers:
Bless you, it’s been a fantastic 15 years. I’ve loved every minute. There have been lots of magical moments. All that remains is for me to thank all of our splendid guests who have braved the hotseat tonight – and over 15 years. And all the millions of you at home for watching.From all of us on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire – good night and goodbye.
The studio was then filled with glittering ticker tape.
Since launching in September 1998, the form has launched around the globe, becoming one of the most successful programmes in the world, launching spin-off games and becoming the inspiration for Danny Boyle’s hit movie Slumdog Millionaire.
