Nick Lachey, a singer known for being one of the members of 98 Degrees from Nashville, Tennessee, was a contestant on the U.S. version of the show on the Top of the Charts Edition of the show on July 22, 2001. Nick won $125,000 for the Make-A-Wish foundation.
WWTBAM Run[]
Fastest Finger Question[]
Fastest Finger Question
Put these months in order, starting in December and going backwards.
⬥ A: May
⬥ B: March
⬥ C: August
⬥ D: November
The correct answer was D-C-A-B. Out of 9 contestants, 4 got it right. Nick got it right in the fastest time at 3.70 seconds.
Nick’s Run to the Million[]
$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
What dessert often comes in soft-serve or hand-packed varieties?
⬥ A: Ice cream
⬥ B: Pie
⬥ C: Cookie
⬥ D: Liver
$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
A person who has used his influence to help someone is said to have “pulled some” what?
⬥ A: Muscles
⬥ B: Strings
⬥ C: Toys
⬥ D: Bad teeth
$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
A concertgoer who is allowed to meet the band after the show often has what kind of “pass”?
⬥ A: Parking
⬥ B: Backstage
⬥ C: Hall
⬥ D: Two tickets to paradise
$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these is often used as a condiment?
⬥ A: Steak
⬥ B: Mashed potatoes
⬥ C: Mayonnaise
⬥ D: Tossed salad
$1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these styles of music would you most likely hear at the Ozzfest music festival?
⬥ A: R&B
⬥ B: Heavy metal
⬥ C: Country
⬥ D: Folk
$2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
Kelly is a type of what color?
⬥ A: Green
⬥ B: Blue
⬥ C: Red
⬥ D: Brown
$4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
What type of animal is an Arctic tern?
⬥ A: Bear
⬥ B: Dog
⬥ C: Fish
⬥ D: Bird
*whistling happens in the background*
$8,000 (8 of 15) - Not Timed
Guests at wedding receptions often tap glasses with utensils to get the newlyweds to do what?
⬥ A: Kiss
⬥ B: Eat cake
⬥ C: Dance
⬥ D: Open a present
$16,000 (9 of 15) - Not Timed
In January 2001, what band performed with 'N Sync and Britney Spears in the Super Bowl halftime show?
⬥ A: The Rolling Stones
⬥ B: Red Hot Chili Peppers
⬥ C: Aerosmith
⬥ D: Bon Jovi
$32,000 (10 of 15) - Not Timed
In May 2001, what senator’s departure from the Republican Party gave the Democrats control of the U.S. Senate?
⬥ A: Susan Collins
⬥ B: Ted Stevens
⬥ C: Chuck Hagel
⬥ D: James Jeffords
$64,000 (11 of 15) - Not Timed
What singer’s daughter is a regular cast member on the TV sitcom “Girlfriends”? “Ask the Audience” and “50:50” lifelines used
Nick asked the audience, a plurality of whom voted for C. He then used his 50:50 lifeline, eliminating A and D. He made C his final answer, winning $64,000.
$125,000 (12 of 15) - Not Timed
What is the collective name of the three bones found in the middle ear? “Phone-a-Friend” lifeline used
⬥ A: Ossicles
⬥ B: Vesicles
⬥ C: Disaccharides
⬥ D: Venules
Nick wasn't sure, so he called his father John, who was 75% sure it was A. Nick went with him and won $125,000.
$250,000 (13 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of the following songs won an Academy Award?
⬥ A: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
⬥ B: Talk to the Animals
⬥ C: The Rainbow Connection
⬥ D: The Bare Necessities
Nick didn't know, so he walked away with $125,000 for his charity. The correct answer was B. Total Prize Money: $125,000
