Quinnipiac Grad Student on "Millionaire" Wednesday

Jessica Tallini, a Physical Therapy student at Quinnipiac University, will be a contestant on “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire,” airing Wednesday on WCTX (MyTV9) at 4 p.m. 

Jessica is the daughter of Marilyn and John Tallini of Staten Island. Her parents came to New York City with her and sat in the Millionaire audience as her on-air companions for the show.

Jessica is currently a grad student at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, where she is studying Physical Therapy. A few years ago, Jessica tore a ligament in her knee and it was actually a life changing moment.  She underwent physical therapy and while in treatment, found a love for the practice.  She decided to go into the field and help others with their recoveries.

Jessica said that if she won big on Millionaire, she would open her own physical therapy clinic.

“Who Wants To Be A Millionaire,” with host Meredith Vieira, is currently in its tenth season.  Vieira has hosted the daytime version of Millionaire since the show debuted in 2002.