Jesse Virtanen, from Helsinki, appeared as a contestant on the Autumn 2000 series of Haluatko miljonääriksi?, the Finnish version of the show, on 19 and 24 November 2000. He walked away with 50,000 mk.
WWTBAM Run[]
Jesse's Run to the Million (partial)[]
| 5 000 mk (4 of 15) - Not timed | |
| How many moons does Earth have? | |
| ⬥ A: One | ⬥ B: Three |
| ⬥ C: Five | ⬥ D: Seven |
| 10 000 mk (5 of 15) - Not timed | |
| The name 'Ultra Bra' refers to which feminine accessory? 'Ask the Audience' lifeline used | |
| ⬥ A: Sukkahousuihin | ⬥ B: Minihameeseen |
| ⬥ C: Rintaliiveihin | ⬥ D: Sukkanauhavyöhön |
| Ask the Audience Results: A: 11% ⬥ B: 7% ⬥ C: 67% ⬥ D: 15% | |
| 15 000 mk (6 of 15) - Not timed | |
| In which film series are the adventures of the policeman Axel Foley? | |
| ⬥ A: Beverley Hills Cops | ⬥ B: The Naked Gun |
| ⬥ C: Lethal Weapon | ⬥ D: Star Wars |
| 30 000 mk (7 of 15) - Not timed | |
| Which animal can be found across the Nordic circle? 'Phone-a-Friend' lifeline used | |
| ⬥ A: Lynx | ⬥ B: Grey seal |
| ⬥ C: Swan | ⬥ D: Fish eagle |
| 50 000 mk (8 of 15) - Not timed | |
| What is the name of the current king of Norway? | |
| ⬥ A: Håkan | ⬥ B: Olavi |
| ⬥ C: Erik | ⬥ D: Harald |
| 75 000 mk (9 of 15) - Not timed | |
| What is the capital city of the state of Texas? '50:50' lifeline used | |
| ⬥ A: Austin | ⬥ B: Houston |
| ⬥ C: Dallas | ⬥ D: San Antonio |
| Unsure, Jesse walked away after using his 50:50. He would have said B, but the right answer is A. Voittosumma: 50 000 mk |
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| Preceded by Kimmo Tenhovirta |
Finnish contestant (2000 autumn season) Jesse Virtanen |
Succeeded by Janne Oljakka |