Cedric the Entertainer: new host of syndicated "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire"

[SuperMillionaire]

Cedric the Entertainer named new 'Millionaire' host

Comedian Cedric the Entertainer has replaced Meredith Vieira as the new host of the syndicated Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, the original million-dollar game show. He follows in the footsteps of his friend and fellow comedian Steve Harvey, who is hosting Family Feud.

The format of the show is is also noticeably different from before, and these changes started in 2010. In round 1, there are 10 multiple-choice questions with random dollar values, ranging from $100 to $25,000, all of which are cumulative. After clearing round 1, round 2 is made up of four multiple-choice questions, which are not cumulative, and closer in style to the classic format. The only remaining original lifeline is Ask the Audience, and the other two lifelines are two "Jumps," which allow the contestant to skip the question, but will forefit the amount that the question was worth (in round 1). In round 1, when a contestant walks away, he or she leaves with half of the money accumulated in the bank; if he or she misses a question, the contestant leaves with a consolation prize of only $1,000. (In the original format, when a contestant missed a question within the first five questions, he or she left with nothing at all.) In round 2, when a contestant walks away, he or she leaves with all of the money in the bank; if he or she misses a question, the contestant leaves with $25,000. Unlike the 2008 format, there are no time limits to answering a question, and the game is played standing up, rather than sitting down in a "hot seat," like before.

In addition to the format, they also changed the music, which is nothing like the original music that was inherited from the original British version.

I watched an episode with Cedric today, and I actually liked him more than Meredith, as he was funnier (he's a comedian, obviously), though the original, Regis Philbin, will always be the best.

[Agent Proto]

Isn't he dead?

Edit: Oh wait, I was thinking about Bernie Mac. Sorry about that.

As for this, I actually don't know if he's the best choice to be host for this game.

[Pike]

I quit watching this show when Regis left

[Agent Proto]

Yeah, Regis was the best host and the new way this game is played just doesn't really interest me.

[Madame Adequate]

If they asked "Who is Cedric the Entertainer?" I would not win a million dollars

[sharkythesharkdogg]

When you have to specify that you're an entertainer, chances are pretty high you aren't that good of an entertainer.

[SuperMillionaire]

Somebody else probably gave him that name, and it stuck. His real name is Cedric Antonio Kyles.

As for the new format of the show, I think they should bring back the 50/50 and Phone a Friend lifelines.

They've also had various guest hosts over the years who have filled in for Meredith Vieira, and one of them was none other than the original Regis Philbin.

[Jessweeee♪]

Isn't he dead?

Edit: Oh wait, I was thinking about Bernie Mac. Sorry about that.

I thought they were both dead until I read this thread!

[noxious.sunshine]

Lmfao. No Ced is alive and kickin.

I often get him mixed up w Bernie Mac tho. Haha

[NeoCracker]

Eh, I like Cedric, he's enjoyable enough.

Won't be watching cause I don't like the show anyway though.

[DMKA]

I had no idea Who Want's To Be A Millionaire was still on.

I had no idea there were people who actually found Cedric the Entertainer entertaining.

[Laddy]

Cedric the Amuser is more appropriate.

[Jinx]

No one will ever beat this guy.

[noxious.sunshine]

He's funny in that Tommy Lee Jones movie w the UT Austin cheerleaders...

[NeoCracker]

I like Cedric. No where near my favorite comic, but I get some decent enough laughs from him.