Fox Repeats ‘The Real Full Monty’ After James Van Der Beek Passes Away
Following the passing of James Van Der Beek, Fox is set to air a repeat of the two-hour special, The Real Full Monty. This program is a heartfelt tribute to Van Der Beek, who died from colorectal cancer earlier this week.
Details of the Special
The Real Full Monty will be rebroadcast on Wednesday, February 18, at 8 PM. The timing aligns with the network’s effort to honor the late actor, replacing a scheduled repeat of The Masked Singer.
James Van Der Beek’s Battle
Van Der Beek was diagnosed with colorectal cancer and had been undergoing treatment when he participated in the special. During the show, he opened up about his experience, stating:
- “For the last six months, I’ve been in treatment.”
- “I’ve done a whole bunch of therapies, holistic, integrative and otherwise.”
- He referred to his journey as having “dark days” and moments of deep reflection.
Purpose of The Real Full Monty
The special featured various celebrities, including:
- Anthony Anderson
- Taye Diggs
- Chris Jones (NFL)
- Tyler Posey
- Bruno Tonioli
These stars performed a strip-tease dance to raise awareness about cancer testing and research. Throughout the broadcast, a QR code will encourage viewers to donate to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.
Production Team
The Real Full Monty is based on a British format. It was produced by Spun Gold TV and Fox Alternative Entertainment. Key figures in the production include:
- Ashley Edens (Showrunner)
- Anthony Anderson
- Dan Norris
- Nick Bullen
- Daniela Neumann
This unique collaboration aims to spark impactful conversations around cancer awareness and support for those affected by the disease.
