What Does Chris Tarrant Do Now

Remember Chris Tarrant? The bloke with the cheeky grin who gave away millions on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? For a while there, he was basically the king of Saturday night telly. You might think he’s now just sitting at home counting his own cash, but oh no—he’s been busier than a one-legged man in a bum-kicking contest.

From Millionaire to… Trainspotter?

Forget the studio lights; Tarrant has swapped them for the soot of steam engines. He’s become a bona fide train nut, hosting shows like Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways. He’s literally travelled to some of the most dangerous, bonkers railway lines on Earth—think war zones, jungles, and the occasional avalanche. It’s a far cry from asking if Regis Philbin was your final answer.

And get this: he once drove a train through a typhoon in the Philippines. Yes, the same man who used to phone a friend is now casually dodging natural disasters on a locomotive. He’s probably the only person who finds a rainy day on a railway more exciting than a million-pound question.

What’s He Doing Now That the Cameras Are Off?

When he’s not hanging off cliffs in a hi-vis jacket, Tarrant is a tireless charity campaigner. He’s raised millions for kids’ hospices, often doing mad stunts like abseiling down skyscrapers. It’s a bit ironic—the man who used to ask “Is that your final answer?” now seems to answer “Yes” to any ridiculous dare for a good cause.

He also writes books, mostly about his travels, which are full of his trademark banter and self-deprecating jokes. I suspect he writes them while eating a pork pie on a stationary bike, because that’s exactly the energy he gives off. One review called his autobiography “chaotic but charming,” which is basically his entire career summed up.

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The Surprising Fact You Won’t Believe

Here’s the kicker: Chris Tarrant is 78 years old. I know, right? The man has the energy of a Labrador puppy on Red Bull. While most blokes his age are arguing about garden centres, he’s riding trains through Mongolian blizzards. He’s also got a podcast now, Chris Tarrant’s Podcasts from the Man Cave, where he rambles about trains, telly, and life. It’s like having a chat with your slightly chaotic but loveable uncle.

Oh, and he’s still technically on TV. He pops up on documentaries about the 90s, usually looking mildly confused about how he survived the decade. “I can’t believe they let me drive a train through a typhoon,” he once said. Honestly, neither can we, Chris. Neither can we.

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So, What’s the Verdict?

Chris Tarrant now is like a retired superhero who swapped his cape for a conductor’s hat. He’s definitely not sitting still. He’s raising money, riding rickety railways, and telling stories that make you laugh and wince simultaneously. If you ever see him, ask him about the time a monkey stole his sandwiches in India—he tells it better than any quiz show final.

So, next time someone asks “Who wants to be a millionaire?” you can reply: Not Chris Tarrant. He’d rather be on a train, covered in coal dust, grinning like a loon. And honestly? That’s a brilliant way to spend retirement.