Ben Affleck won $1 million on an episode of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, according to multiple reports. The actor, along with his partner and Jeopardy! champion Jamie Ding, participated in the game show for charity.
Key Takeaways
Ben Affleck won $1 million on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' during a charity episode hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. Using his Ask-the-Host lifeline for help, Affleck and partner Jamie Ding answered the final question correctly with Kimmel's assistance.
- Ben Affleck wins $1M on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'
- The prize will be donated to Eastern Congo Initiative
- Jimmy Kimmel helped answer the million-dollar question
- Affleck was paired with Jeopardy! champion Jamie Ding
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High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prize Amount | Broad Agreement | $1 million prize for charity | |
| Charity | Broad Agreement | Eastern Congo Initiative | |
| Host's Assistance | Broad Agreement | Jimmy Kimmel helped answer final question |
Prize Amount
Broad Agreement$1 million prize for charity
Charity
Broad AgreementEastern Congo Initiative
Host's Assistance
Broad AgreementJimmy Kimmel helped answer final question
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The final question asked which set of names had not been given to turkeys pardoned by U.S. presidents: Peanut Butter & Jelly, Tater & Tot, Mac & Cheese, or Spaghetti & Meatball. Affleck and Ding used their Ask-the-Host lifeline to seek help from host Jimmy Kimmel.
Kimmel suggested that the answer was 'Spaghetti & Meatball,' a choice he made based on his annual tradition of mocking President Donald Trump with similar turkey names on his late-night show. Affleck and Ding also attempted to use their Phone-a-Friend lifeline but ultimately decided to trust Kimmel's advice, which proved correct.
The $1 million prize will be donated to the Eastern Congo Initiative, a nonprofit organization co-founded by Affleck in 2010. The initiative aims to support locally led organizations in eastern Congo and promote sustainable impact in the region.
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