Zuzanna Janusz wins PLN 500,000 in Millionaires
Zuzanna Janusz, a graduate of aerospace engineering, secured a 500,000 PLN prize on the Polish game show Millionaires after declining to answer the final question for the million-zloty jackpot. As reported by Jastrząb Post, the participant faced a high-stakes decision in the program, opting to walk away with her accumulated winnings rather than risk a loss on a physics-based question. The episode, which aired on November 5, saw host Hubert Urbański prepare for a potential top-prize win by presenting a ceremonial check before the final question was even answered, according to Interia Sport.
The path to the final question
Janusz's path to the final round included answering a challenging question regarding sports history. As noted by Polsat.pl, she was asked which name the first-ever women’s award won by Ewa Pajor bore. Facing uncertainty, Janusz utilized a phone-a-friend lifeline, contacting her uncle Piotr in London. His suggestion of Ferenc Puskás conflicted with her initial instinct to choose Gerd Müller. Following this, she used a second lifeline to poll the audience, where 49 percent of respondents aligned with her choice of Gerd Müller. Despite her boyfriend urging her to trust her uncle’s advice and her grandfather doubting the choice, Janusz ultimately selected the correct answer, Gerd Müller, allowing her to proceed to the 500,000 PLN milestone.
The decision to walk away
Upon reaching the million-zloty question, which concerned the behavior of a physical object in wind, Janusz chose not to provide an answer. As reported by Onet, the four possible options were: A. it will shorten B. it will not change C. it depends on the wind force D. it will lengthen:
- A. shorten
- B. remain unchanged
- C. depend on wind strength
- D. lengthen
The correct answer was D, “lengthen.” By opting to withdraw, Janusz secured her 500,000 PLN prize, avoiding the risk associated with an incorrect guess.
Frequently asked questions about the game
Who is Zuzanna Janusz? She is a Warsaw-based graduate of aerospace engineering and an aspiring astronomer who has expressed an interest in conducting scientific research on celestial bodies.
How many people have won the top prize in the Polish version of Milionerzy? According to Onet, ten people have won the main prize since the show first aired. The most recent top-prize winner was Elżbieta Marszalec in March of this year.
What happens to the prize money if a contestant quits? Contestants who choose to stop playing before answering a question retain the total amount they won in the previous successful round. In this instance, Janusz walked away with 500,000 PLN after declining to answer the final question.
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