In a hilarious twist on the iconic game show, Matt Damon and Jimmy Kimmel reignited their famous feud on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. The playful rivalry, which has amused audiences since 2005, took center stage as Damon partnered with Jeopardy! legend Ken Jennings in a memorable episode. With witty exchanges and a million-dollar question at stake, the dynamic duo delivered a night of entertainment that fans won’t soon forget.
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Matt Damon and Jimmy Kimmel, who have been publicly sparring since 2005, brought their ongoing feud to Who Wants to Be a Millionaire last night.
The Battle Begins on ‘Millionaire’
Kimmel, currently hosting and executive producing the ABC game show, saw Damon appear as a contestant in its fourth season. Bringing along his secret weapon, Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings, Damon advanced through all the rounds to confront the final million-dollar question: “Which of these words is used to describe one of the most beautiful auditory effects on Earth: the sound made by the leaves of trees when wind blows through them?”
Jennings advised the cautious approach of eliminating two answers, much to Kimmel’s frustration. “You know you could have won this on your own?” Kimmel teased Jennings. Damon chimed in, “It is so awesome having Ken Jennings as your partner in a trivia game. I can’t even tell you.”
Audience Antics and Clever Quips
As the audience watched, Jennings playfully asked, “Everybody but Jimmy Kimmel, do we love Matt Damon or what?” Kimmel, in his signature fashion, responded by booing the actor, leading Damon to quip, “Thank you so much! You are making him so miserable right now.”
Kimmel, feigning irritation, told Jennings, “You’re turning this into an uprising. I’m coming onto Jeopardy! with someone you hate!”
Victory for Charity and Hint of Rivalry
Despite the banter, Damon and Jennings ultimately clinched the $1 million prize for Damon’s nonprofit, Water.org, benefiting communities in need. Kimmel, handing over the oversized check, commented on the unexpected calm of the moment, “This is the least dramatic million-dollar moment in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire history.” Begrudgingly, he reached out to Damon, saying, “I’m begrudgingly going to shake your hand.”
A Feud That Keeps on Giving
Kimmel and Damon’s “feud” dates back to 2005 with the infamous segment on Jimmy Kimmel Live where Kimmel mockingly cut Damon from air, proclaiming, “I want to apologize to Matt Damon, we ran out of time.” Over the years, their tongue-in-cheek rivalry has included everyone from Ben Affleck to Sarah Silverman, delighting fans with its unpredictability and charm.
The latest chapter on Millionaire is a testament to their enduring comedic chemistry and the entertainment value of their good-natured sparring.