We resent giving quiz show prize money to charity, celebrities admit

FAMOUS people hate having to donate their quiz show winnings to charitable causes, they have revealed.

Contestants on shows like Pointless Celebrities feel it is unfair they have to give away substantial £2,500 jackpots they have legitimately earned by knowing about snooker players and Julia Roberts films.

Linda Barker said: “Being a celebrity may look glamorous, but you can’t always count on a regular paycheque. And I’m expected to wave goodbye to three grand for your entertainment? F**k that.

“Thanks to the precedent that’s been set, us poor celebs can never just have a go at winning some holiday money like everyone else. No, we have to pretend to give a shit about Barnardo’s or Shelter while making a mental note to fire our agents.

“Sure, we’re all paid to take part, but once you break down how long it takes to get to the studio, sit through makeup and do the actual rounds, it’s not megabucks. I’d be better off setting up a dog-walking business.”

Gyles Brandreth said: “A few thousand won’t get Cancer Research or the British Heart Foundation any closer to a medical breakthrough, but it would go a long way towards paying for my new Aga.

“Building a public profile or flogging your new book is no consolation either. We want stacks of cash for an afternoon’s work. Preferably in fifties so the taxman doesn’t have to know. Don’t print that.”