Ross Wahlborg

Ross Wahlborg, from Lynnwood, Washington, was a contestant who appeared on the 5th season of the U.S. syndication version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? on December 14, 2006. He won $25,000 after incorrectly answering his $50,000 question.

Ross Wahlborg's Run to the Million:[]

$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these animal-inspired adjectives means "immense" or "massive"?
⬥ A: Canine	⬥ B: Elephantine
⬥ C: Feline	⬥ D: Shaq-ish

$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
A popular children's party at which the guests sleep over is named after what article of clothing?
⬥ A: Overalls	⬥ B: Mittens
⬥ C: Bikinis	⬥ D: Pajamas

$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
"Geezer rock" is a term often applied to bands such as The Who and the Rolling Stones due to their members' what?
⬥ A: Weight	⬥ B: Sex
⬥ C: Age	⬥ D: Race

$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
What consumer good's price is commonly expressed to the nine-tenths of a cent?
⬥ A: Beef	⬥ B: Wine
⬥ C: Milk	⬥ D: Gasoline

$1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
The "thump test" is commonly used to determine whether which of these fruits is ripe?
⬥ A: Watermelon	⬥ B: Strawberry
⬥ C: Pear	⬥ D: Banana

$2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
What gymnastics event features equipment that often hangs from the ceiling?
⬥ A: Parallel bars	⬥ B: Pommel horse
⬥ C: Rings	⬥ D: Horizontal bar

$4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
David Letterman's talk show is taped in a famous theater named in honor of what TV legend?
⬥ A: Lucille Ball	⬥ B: Ed Sullivan
⬥ C: Jackie Gleason	⬥ D: Milton Berle

$8,000 (8 of 15) - Not Timed
Named the world's unhappiest country in a 2006 poll, Burundi is a small landlocked nation of what continent? "Ask the Audience" lifeline used
⬥ A: Africa	⬥ B: Europe
⬥ C: Asia	⬥ D: South America
Ask the Audience Results: A: 68% ⬥ B: 6% ⬥ C: 19% ⬥ D: 7%

$16,000 (9 of 15) - Not Timed
In 2002, the Dutch company Bugaboo introduced the Frog, a popular but pricey model of what baby accessory? "Phone-a-Friend" lifeline used
⬥ A: Crib	⬥ B: Highchair
⬥ C: Playpen	⬥ D: Stroller

Ross isn't quite sure on this question, but calls his friend Erin, who has a baby coming. Erin is 100% sure that it is D: Stroller. Ross goes with her and wins $16,000.

$25,000 (10 of 15) - Not Timed
In the classic tune "What a Wonderful World," Louis Armstrong sings about seeing all but which of these things? "50:50" lifeline used
⬥ A: Skies of blue	⬥ B: Trees of green
⬥ C: Rays of gold	⬥ D: Clouds of white

While Ross has an Idea on this question, he decides to use his "50:50" lifeline just to be sure. The "50:50" left B and C. Ross makes C his final answer, winning $25,000!

$50,000 (11 of 15) - Not Timed
In 2004, George Clooney's father Nick lost a U.S. Congressional election in what state's 4th district? "Switch the Question" lifeline used
⬥ A: Missouri	⬥ B: Kentucky
⬥ C: Ohio	⬥ D: Illinois

Ross decides to switch the question. The correct answer was B: Kentucky

$50,000 (11 of 15) - Not Timed (Switched Question)
Which of these countries does not currently have a female president?
⬥ A: Finland	⬥ B: Iceland
⬥ C: Chile	⬥ D: Ireland

Total Prize Money: $25,000