“Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” Coming Back: Celebrity Duos Set To Light Up The Summer
This summer is set to sizzle with the return of the beloved game show, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Hosted by the ever-charming Jimmy Kimmel, the new season promises to bring a fresh wave of excitement as celebrity duos compete to win big for their favorite charities. The premiere is scheduled for Wednesday, July 10, on ABC, marking the show’s 25th anniversary on the network.
In an exciting twist, the show will feature two celebrities teaming up in each episode, aiming to win the grand prize of $1 million for a cause close to their hearts. The premiere episode is set to feature some well-loved personalities, including Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell, famous for their roles in Kenan & Kel and the upcoming Good Burger 2. Fans can also look forward to seeing John Mulaney and Nick Kroll, stars of Oh, Hello on Broadway, testing their trivia skills.
The idea of pairing celebrities who share a strong bond adds a unique flavor to the competition. Thompson and Mitchell, for instance, have a friendship that dates back to their childhood days. In a conversation with PEOPLE last November, Mitchell, 45, expressed his deep appreciation for their enduring friendship with Thompson, 46. “We’ve known each other since we were kids. We both had our own journeys and journeys together. It’s a friendship that has been able to last over a test of time, which is super awesome,” he shared.
The lineup of celebrity pairings is just as impressive and heartwarming. Viewers can expect to see John Stamos and Dave Coulier of Full House, Ray Romano and Brad Garrett from Everybody Loves Raymond, Zach Braff and Donald Faison from Scrubs, Lil Dicky and GaTa from Dave, Sebastian Maniscalco and Omar J. Dorsey from Bookie, Gillian Jacobs and Danny Pudi from Community, as well as Natasha Leggero and Jason Ritter from Another Period.
Other notable pairings include siblings Kelly and Jack Osbourne, Rosie O’Donnell and Lisa Ann Walter, podcast co-hosts Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata, Jeff Ross and “Cousin Sal” Iacono, Ike and Alan Barinholtz, Sophia Bush and Alex Edelman, and comedians Ron Funches and Reggie Watts.
As the new season kicks off, fans can look forward to a blend of nostalgia, humor, and heartfelt moments as these celebrities compete for a chance to make a significant impact through their chosen charities.
