The Real Full Monty (American TV special)
2024 TV special
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The Real Full Monty is a television special that premiered on December 9, 2024, on Fox. The series is hosted by Anthony Anderson and is based on the British television specials of the same name. The special features six male celebrities stripping to raise money for cancer charities. Mandy Moore appears to coach the celebrities and choreograph.
- Anthony Anderson
- Taye Diggs
- Chris Jones
- Tyler Posey
- Bruno Tonioli
- James Van Der Beek
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Producer | Connor Malbeuf |
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| Network | Fox |
| Release | December 9, 2024 |
Production
On March 4, 2024, Fox ordered the special.[1][2] On May 13, 2024, the six male contestants were announced.[3][4] On September 5, 2024, it was announced that the special would premiere on December 9, 2024.[5][6][7] On February 18, 2026, Fox reaired the special following the death of contestant James Van Der Beek from colorectal cancer on February 11. During the broadcast, a QR code was displayed to encourage viewers to donate to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.[8]
Contestants
| Celebrity | Known for |
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| Anthony Anderson | Actor/comedian |
| Bruno Tonioli | Choreographer/Dancing with the Stars judge |
| Chris Jones | NFL player |
| James Van Der Beek | Actor |
| Taye Diggs | Actor |
| Tyler Posey | Actor/musician |
- Dwight Howard was supposed to join but he decided to withdraw.
- Don Cheadle, Joel McHale and Mario Lopez make cameo appearances.