Ben Hayhurst

Ben Hayhurst, a youth minister from El Cajon, California, was a contestant who appeared on the U.S. version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? on July 19 to August 7, 2001. He won $16,000 after walking away on his $32,000 question.

WWTBAM Run[]

Fastest Finger Question[]

Fastest Finger Question
Put these child stars in order by their year of birth, starting with the earliest.
⬥ A: Macaulay Culkin	⬥ B: Haley Joel Osment
⬥ C: Shirley Temple	⬥ D: Tatum O'Neal

C-D-A-B was the correct order. Of the seven contestants, all but two got it right. Ben was the fastest with a time of 4.62 seconds.

Ben's Run to the Million[]

$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
At a video game arcade, coin-operated machines usually require what to begin play?
⬥ A: Nickels	⬥ B: Dimes
⬥ C: Quarters	⬥ D: Dateless nights

$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
What is the common term for "a house that can be bought cheaply because it needs extensive repairs"?
⬥ A: Willy-nilly	⬥ B: Fixer-upper
⬥ C: Teeter-totter	⬥ D: Stay-awayer

$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
What fashion accessory commonly has UVA and UVB protection?
⬥ A: Diamond ring	⬥ B: Wrist watch
⬥ C: Sunglasses	⬥ D: Gym shorts

$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
Aftershocks often follow what natural occurrence?
⬥ A: Earthquake	⬥ B: Thunderstorm
⬥ C: Tornado	⬥ D: Wildfire

$1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these words has become a popular expression of sarcasm or indifference?
⬥ A: However	⬥ B: Whatever
⬥ C: Whenever	⬥ D: Wherever

The klaxon called time, so Ben will return on August 7 to face his $2,000 question.

$2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
In the 1985 movie "Back to the Future," Marty McFly travels back to what decade?
⬥ A: 1970s	⬥ B: 1950s
⬥ C: 1930s	⬥ D: 1920s

$4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these living organisms has compound eyes? 'Ask the Audience' lifeline used
⬥ A: Cat	⬥ B: Shark
⬥ C: Housefly	⬥ D: Clam
Ask the Audience Results: A: 3% ⬥ B: 10% ⬥ C: 81% ⬥ D: 6%

$8,000 (8 of 15) - Not Timed
In 1517, Martin Luther wrote and distributed his 95 Theses in what modern day country?
⬥ A: Italy	⬥ B: France
⬥ C: Germany	⬥ D: Spain

$16,000 (9 of 15) - Not Timed
The Strait of Magellan connects the Pacific Ocean to what body of water? 'Phone-a-Friend' lifeline used
⬥ A: Atlantic Ocean	⬥ B: Caribbean Sea
⬥ C: Gulf of Mexico	⬥ D: Indian Ocean

A semi-long pause. Ben rules out B and C. He knows there isn't a big gap between D and the Pacific, but also recalls Magellan's journeys. He won't give an answer just yet, but will call upon his father, David. 25 seconds needed to read out and relate the question and the answers. After the PAF fizzled, he'll go with his gut instinct, A, and wins $16,000.

$32,000 (10 of 15) - Not Timed
What musician currently plays himself in a comedic TV series loosely based on his life? '50:50' lifeline used
⬥ A: Steve Van Zandt	⬥ B: Harry Connick Jr.
⬥ C: Lyle Lovett	⬥ D: Chris Isaak

Ben decided to walk away. The correct answer is D.
Total Prize Money: $16,000

Sources[]

Preceded by Carmen Dattilo	*U.S. Contestant (Season 1)* Ben Hayhurst	Succeeded by Adam Staple