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ITV viewers were left scratching their heads during a celebrity edition of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? on Sunday night after one guest burned through two lifelines within the first five questions.
The episode, hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, featured stars Jools Holland, Nina Wadia, and Ugo Monye aiming to win big for charity.
But music legend Jools struggled early on, using both his 'ask the audience' and 'phone a friend' lifelines by the time he reached the £1,000 question.
At the fourth question, where he would earn £500, Jools was left baffled when asked: 'In March 2020, who began hosting online fitness workouts for children under the title 'P.E. with Joe'?'
Jools relied on the audience, who correctly identified fitness influencer, Joe Wicks.
Moments later, Jools called a friend to help with a £1,000 question about Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho tagline from the infamous shower scene, eventually landing on: 'Check in. Unpack. Relax. Take a shower.'
ITV viewers were left stunned during a celebrity edition of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? on Sunday night after Jools Holland burned through two lifelines within the first five questions
Music legend Jools struggled early on, using both his 'ask the audience' and 'phone a friend' lifelines by the time he reached the £1,000 question
Despite the shaky start, Jools later faced a music-related question about The Spice Girls, where he was asked: 'The maiden name of which Spice Girl was also the name of two US presidents?'
However the music legend, who did appear in the pop groups 1997 film SpiceWorld The Movie, still seemed unsure, asking if there was a President posh?'
He admitted that once sat in the chair, all the things he thought perfectly well go, with Jeremy agreeing that it 'turns your brain to mush'.
Jools enlisted help again - this time from the show's host - and when the two worked out the correct answer, the pianist pretended to wipe his brow and fall off his chair in exasperation.
Fans were divided on his performance, with some applauding his efforts and others expressing surprise at his struggles.
They wrote: 'What the hell is Jools Holland doing on Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Two lifelines to get to one grand? Grow up'
'Jools Holland isn't the brightest of sparks! #WhoWantstobeamillionaire'
'Good at Piano. S***e at general knowledge #whowantstobeamillionaire'
Moments later, he then called a friend to help with a £1,000 question about Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho tagline from the infamous shower scene
Jools later faced a music-related question about The Spice Girls, which viewers felt he would know because he appeared in their 1997 film, plus he admitted he tours with Mel C
Despite this, he enlisted the help - and his last lifeline from host Jeremy Clarkson - who admitted that once you sit in the chair your brain 'turns to mush'
Fans were divided on his performance, with some applauding his efforts and others expressing surprise at his struggles - with one even branding him 'one of the worst celebs on the show'
Jools is best known for being a pianist, bandleader, singer, composer and television presenter (pictured in November on Good Morning Britain with Susanna Reid and Ed Balls)
'Jools Holland getting a Spice Girls question when he appeared in the movie Spiceworld #WhoWantstobeaMillionaire'
Jules Holland probably has to be one of the worst celebs this show has ever had #WhoWantsToBeAMillionaire
Jools ultimately bowed out with £16,000, which he donated to The Prince's Trust and Caring Hands charities.
It comes as the music man and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are gearing up to welcome in the new year with their annual Hootenanny show on BBC.
The stellar line-up of artists includes Little Mix star Jade, The Boomtown Rats, Marc Almond and Paul Carrack, Roger Taylor and Kathy Sledge plus a celebrity audience.
Jools' Annual Hootenanny will air from 11.30pm on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer on Tuesday 31 December.
