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KC Heart Tees on Millionaire: Celebs Unite for Charity
8 Oct
Summary
- Comedians Will Forte and Taran Killam wore KC heart shirts on Millionaire.
- They are participating in Jason Sudeikis's Big Slick fundraiser.
- The show's new episodes air on Wednesdays until late October.
Promotional materials for an upcoming "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" episode feature comedians Will Forte and Taran Killam prominently displaying their affiliation with Kansas City through iconic heart T-shirts. This display connects to their regular participation in Big Slick, an annual celebrity charity fundraiser in Kansas City.
The comedians joined forces with other celebrities for a musical performance at this year's event. Forte also engaged in a playful, unauthorized swim in a hotel fountain, encouraged by CNN's Jake Tapper.
The current iteration of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?", helmed by Jimmy Kimmel, invites celebrity contestants to vie for a $1 million prize designated for their chosen charities. Kimmel has noted the personal significance many celebrities have with their chosen causes.
The show, which had been on hiatus, is set to air its final three episodes of the season on Wednesdays, October 14 and October 21. Other notable celebrity pairings scheduled to compete include Colin Jost and Michael Che, as well as Michael Keaton and Jon Lovett.
Kimmel praised the dynamic that comedians bring to the show, citing their chemistry and playful banter as enjoyable for viewers. The episode featuring Forte and Killam airs at 7 p.m. CDT on ABC.
