Jimmy Kimmel Returns to Host 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' Season 5 With Celebrity Guests
The ABC game show's new season premieres July 22 and features stars like Clayton Kershaw playing for charity.
- Show
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
- Network
- ABC
- Status
- renewed
- Season
- Season 5
- Window
- July 22, 2026
“I love doing the show. It's so much easier than doing my show,”
Jimmy Kimmel will host the fifth season of the celebrity edition of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? on ABC, according to a report from ABC7 Chicago. The new season is set to air on the network.
Kimmel, who also hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live!, expressed his enjoyment of the game show format. "I love doing the show. It's so much easier than doing my show," he said in an interview. He highlighted the charity component as a key part of the appeal. "I think what's even more meaningful is hearing the people talk about the charities because in many cases, it's a very personal connection," Kimmel said.
Who are the celebrity guests?
The season will feature a lineup of celebrity pairs competing to win money for their chosen charities. One confirmed pairing is Clayton Kershaw playing alongside Brad Paisley. Kimmel teased their performance, saying, "He, well, I'm not gonna say how it went, but I will say that he represented his team well." The season will also feature several comedians, which Kimmel said creates a fun, natural chemistry.
When does the new season premiere?
The season premiere of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, on ABC. Episodes will be available to stream on Hulu the following day. This season follows previous celebrity editions that featured winners like Ike Barinholtz and Alan Barinholtz, and Matt Damon and Ken Jennings.
"I have been on the show by myself with no partner and a lifeline who didn't really understand what he was supposed to do.
Frequently Asked Questions
What charities are the celebrities playing for?
The specific charities have not been detailed in the initial report. However, Jimmy Kimmel emphasized that the charitable connections are often very personal to the contestants, suggesting the causes will be revealed during the episodes.
Will there be any other special guests or formats this season?
Beyond the confirmed pairing of Clayton Kershaw and Brad Paisley and the mention of several comedians, no other specific guests or format changes have been announced. The core format remains celebrities playing in pairs for charity.
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