Ben Affleck & Jamie Ding Win Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Jackpot
Actor Ben Affleck and former 'Jeopardy!' champion Jamie Ding won $1 million for charity on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'. The pair successfully navigated the final question using a lifeline provided by host Jimmy Kimmel.
Why it matters
The win highlights the crossover appeal of game shows and the continued public interest in high-performing trivia contestants.
ABC During his "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" run, Ben Affleck traded in longtime sidekick Matt Damon for "Jeopardy!" champion Jamie Ding — and it paid off.
In Wednesday's episode of the ABC game show, Affleck and Ding snagged the million-dollar prize after correctly guessing a question about a holiday ritual.
"In an annual Thanksgiving tradition, all but which of these have been pardoned by a U.S. president?" the final question read. Ding and Affleck were confronted by four choices: Peanut butter & Jelly; Tater & Tot; Mac & Cheese; and Spaghetti & Meatball.
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