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Scott Porter Wins Celebrity Weakest Link, Raises $50K for Huntington's Disease
14 Oct
Summary
- Scott Porter, 46, won Celebrity Weakest Link to raise money for Huntington's Disease Society
- Leveraged competitive nature and game strategy to overcome trivia challenges
- Defended some surprising wrong answers, like confusing Hooters with French Laundry
In a recent episode of the game show Celebrity Weakest Link, actor Scott Porter, 46, emerged victorious, raising $50,000 for the Huntington's Disease Society of America. Porter, who was competing alongside other actors from various teen shows, credits his competitive nature and strategic game plan for his success.
"When the big moments happen, sometimes everything just goes quiet," Porter recalled. "It was just the clarity and quiet of the moment. The knowledge base came into play later but the overall game strategy was way more important in this episode." Porter's research into game theory and the mechanics of Weakest Link paid off, as he was able to maximize his ability to bank money and keep time on the clock.
While Porter ultimately won the competition, he did have a few surprising wrong answers, including confusing the restaurant Hooters with the high-end French Laundry. "That one just made me giggle and is the one that most people are going to be laughing the most at," he admitted. Despite the occasional misstep, Porter was proud to see his approach work out, with the $50,000 prize going to his chosen charity, which is close to his heart.
