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Kevin McHale, Dr. Phil, Rob Gronkowski, More Set for “Celebrity Family Feud”

ABC has revealed matchups for its “Celebrity Family Feud,” and they span various corners of the entertainment world.

Confirmed participants include a “Glee” actor, a Grammy winner, a daytime talk show host, a veteran character actor, Emmy winners, NFL players and “Dancing with the Stars” contestants.

Steve Harvey, who hosts the syndicated version of the show, will also emcee the primetime ABC series. It premieres on June 21.

The matchups are as follows:

Dr. Phil McGraw – the world’s most well-known mental health professional and host and executive producer of television’s #1 daytime talk show, “Dr. Phil.”

o Robin McGraw, wife

o Jay McGraw, son

o Jordan McGraw, son

o Erica McGraw, daughter-in-law

Versus

Penny Marshall – Golden Globe nominee, best known as Laverne of the beloved TV show “Laverne & Shirley” and director of “BIG,” “League of their Own,” and “Awakenings.”
Garry Marshall – Prolific director and producer of classic films and television shows including “Happy Days,” “The Odd Couple” and “Pretty Woman.”

o Ronny Hallin, sister

o Scott Marshall, Garry’s son

o Tracy Reiner, Penny’s daughter

Karina Smirnoff – American audiences first fell in love with Karina during season three of “Dancing with the Stars.” In Season 13, she won the Mirrorball trophy with J.R. Martinez as her partner. Her “Celebrity Family Feud” team consists of DWTS pro dancers:

o Anna Trebunskaya – she partnered with Jerry Rice in season 2

o Sasha Farber – he partnered with Snooki in season 17

o Witney Carson – season 19 Mirrorball Champion with celebrity partner, Alfonso Ribeiro

o Allison Holker – she partnered with Riker Lynch in season 20 and placed second in the finals

Versus

Sean Lowe – He was “The Bachelor” during the romantic reality show’s 17th season in 2013

o Catherine Guidici, Sean’s wife

o Jason Mesnick – He was the first-ever single dad when he appeared as “The Bachelor” in the 13th season in 2008

o Molly Mesnick, Jason’s wife

o Kaitlyn Bristowe – Currently “The Bachelorette” after winning the vote the men took the first night between her and Britt

Kevin McHale – actor and singer best known for his role as Artie Abrams on television’s “Glee” and former member of the R&B boy band NLT

o Elizabeth McHale, mother

o Christopher McHale, father

o Shannon McHale-Horan, sister

o John Hobart Payne, uncle

Versus

Fred Willard — iconic comedic actor from “Fernwood Tonight,” “Modern Family” and the film, “Best In Show”

o Mary Willard, wife

o Hope Mulbarger, daughter

o Mitch Mulbarger, son-in-law

o Freddie Mulbarger, grandson

American Stars from the NFLPA

o Antonio Brown – Pittsburgh Steelers/wide receiver

o Nick Mangold – New York Jets/center

o Terrell Suggs – Baltimore Ravens/outside linebacker

o Antonio Gates – San Diego Chargers/tight end

o DeMarcus Ware – Denver Broncos/defensive end

Versus

National Stars from the NFLPA

o Vernon Davis – San Francisco 49ers/tight end

o Eddie Lacy – Green Bay Packers/running back

o Calais Campbell – Arizona Cardinals/defensive end

o Matt Forte – Chicago Bears/running back

o Thomas Davis – Carolina Panthers/outside linebacker

Monica Potter – Critics’ Choice-winning and Golden Globe-nominated actress (“Parenthood,” “Con Air,” “Patch Adams,” and “Saw”)

o Nancy Brokaw, mother

o Jessica Brokaw, sister

o Brigette Brokaw-Corcoran, sister

o Kerry Brokaw, sister

Versus

Curtis Stone – Australian celebrity chef, author and television personality

o Lindsay Price Stone, wife

o Bill Price, Lindsay’s father

o Diane Price, Lindsay’s mother

o Bryan Price, Lindsay’s brother

Mario Lopez – actor, author and host of the entertainment news program“Extra“

o Courtney Lopez, wife

o Gina Kramer, sister-in-law

o Elvia Lopez, mother

o Damian Mazza, brother-in-law

Versus

Joey Lawrence – actor and producer, known for “Melissa & Joey” and “Blossom”

o Matthew Lawrence, brother

o Andrew Lawrence, brother

o Donna Lawrence, mother

o Harry Shaw aka “Pop Pop,” Grandpa

Katy Mixon, movie and TV actress best known for playing Victoria on “Mike & Molly” and April Buchanan on “East Bound & Down”

o Fred Smith Mixon, father

o Donna Field Mixon, mother

o Emily Ann Mixon, sister

o Joel Ashby Mixon, brother

Versus

Willie Robertson – he leads family members from the reality show, A&E’s “Duck Dynasty”

o Korie Robertson, wife

o John Luke Robertson, son

o Sadie Robertson, daughter

o Rebecca Robertson, daughter

Rob Gronkowski – NFL tight end for the Super Bowl-winning New England Patriots and actor (2015’s “Entourage”)

o Gordon Gronkowski Jr., brother

o Daniel Gronkowski, brother

o Gordon Gronkowski Sr., father

o Christopher Gronkowski, brother

Versus

Holly Robinson Peete – actress, author, activist and co-founder of The HollyRod Foundation

o Rodney Peete, husband

o Dolores Robinson, mother

o Matt Robinson, brother

o Kelly Joel, cousin

Niecy Nash –Emmy Award-winning actress/comedienne (“Getting On,” “The Soul Man,” “Reno 911!,” “Clean House”)

o Mario Graham, cousin

o Donielle Nash, daughter

o Dominic Nash, son

o Margaret Ensley, mother

Versus

Cheryl Hines – movie and TV actress best known for her Emmy Award-nominated role as Cheryl David on “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and 3 seasons on “Suburgatory”

o Rosemary Harbolt, mother

o Chris Hines, brother

o Becky Hines, sister

o Michael Hines, brother

Keke Palmer – Award-winning actress (“Akeelah and The Bee,” “Masters of Sex”), singer and dancer, starring in FOX’s new comedy-horror series, “Scream Queens.”

o Frank, brother-in-law

o Larry Palmer, Father

o Sharon Palmer, mother

o Loreal Palmer, sister

Versus

Bill Engvall – Actor/Comedian

o Gail Engvall, wife

o Travis Engvall, son

o Emily Holden, daughter

o William Holden, son-in-law

Ed Asner – 7-Time Emmy Award winning (“The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “Lou Grant,” “Up” )

o Matt Asner, son

o Liza Asner, daughter

o Katie Luckerman, daughter

o Michael Luckerman, son-in-law

Versus

Vicki Lawrence – Emmy Award-winning comedienne best-known for her part in the legendary cast of the “Carol Burnett Show”

o Al Shultz, husband

o Courtney Shultz, daughter

o Garrett Lawrence, son

o Kendall Wootten, goddaughter

Anthony Anderson – executive producer and star of ABC’s award-winning series, “black-ish”

o Derrick Bowman, mother

o Doris Bowman, brother

o Denise Whitehurst, aunt

o Carol Hubbard, sister-in-law

Versus

Toni Braxton – The 7-time Grammy Award winning artist and actress’ team includes her sisters and stars of WE tv’s hit series “Braxton Family Values”

o Tamar Braxton, sister

o Trina Braxton, sister

o Towanda Braxton, sister

o Traci Braxton, sister

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