Disney/ABC Renews ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ and ‘RightThisMinute’

Game show “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” and viral videos show “RightThisMinute” have been renewed for 2018-2019 on the ABC Owned Television Stations, it was announced today by Disney/ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution.

Hosted by Chris Harrison and currently in its 16th season in first-run syndication, “Millionaire” continues to be the only game show that offers a $1 million prize to each and every contestant. In the show’s classic ladder format, contestants must answer 14 trivia questions correctly with the aid of three lifelines to win $1 million. Since the show debuted in syndication in 2002, contestants have won more than $95 million.

“RightThisMinute” showcases viral videos and the stories behind today’s hottest clips being shared around the world. Every day, the show’s team of e-journalists scours the internet to curate videos everyone will be talking about, bringing the best digital content to broadcast TV. The 2018-2019 season will mark its eighth year on the air and sixth in national syndication.