Actor Charles Esten, who portrays Deacon Claybourne on the hit ABC series "Nashville," will appear as a contestant on "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" with new host Cedric "The Entertainer" in episodes airing WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 and THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, and will donate his winnings to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (HYPERLINK "http://www.lls.org/"LLS). Esten makes "Millionaire" history by becoming the first celebrity contestant ever to make it all the way to the $1 million question on the daytime version of the show! Will he go for it? Tune in November 20 and 21 to find out!
Esten will donate all of his winnings to LLS, the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding cures and ensuring access to treatments for blood cancer patients. Esten's 13-year-old daughter, Addie, was diagnosed with leukemia at age 2 1/2 and, thanks to advances in treatment, is thriving today. Because of their personal connection to blood cancer, Chip, his wife Patty, and the entire Esten clan are strong supporters of LLS. "It was a dark and scary day when we found out that our Addie had leukemia. The first ray of light was the reassurance from our doctor that there was hope - there were medicines and procedures that could help our little girl. All that hope, and all that help, came from research...research made possible with funds raised by LLS and other organizations. That's why we're so thankful and committed to LLS. I'm excited that a fun experience on 'Millionaire' can be used to raise money and recognize the serious work of LLS, which is making a positive difference for blood cancer patients and their families."Videos