caribbean ride. >> jimmy: they have a pirates of the caribbean ride? >> they do. >> jimmy: is it identical to our disneyland, disney world here? >> identical, except the pirates speak chinese. >> jimmy: that's strange, but it makes sense. >> it's amazing. >> jimmy: so they're singing yo ho yo ho in chinese? >> yes. i don't think it translates. i think it becomes something else. >> jimmy: that might knbe chine in the first place. >> i was thinking that when i said it. >> jimmy: you didn't have to wait in line, you go right to the front. so they showed it in a theater in shanghai disneyland? >> as in like, the pirates of the caribbean? >> jimmy: no, your movie. >> yes, they did. >> jimmy: we don't have movie theaters in ours. >> that's true. but they built the "beauty and the beast" castle pretty much to

scale. >> jimmy: so you were seeing it for the first time in like real life. >> yes. >> jimmy: was there an actual castle to go into? >> lots of it was real. bill wanted to make sure as much as possible the sets, everything, was real, but there were some parts of it which weren't. >> jimmy: that had to be real. but the snowball you had to take in the face. that doesn't make any sense to me. >> confusing. >> jimmy: you have an interesting hobby. i want to ask you about this photograph. this is something that you've done regularly? >> yeah, so in my spare time, i am -- this is a phrase that i have coined myself. i'm a book ninja. and i ninja my way around public places, mostly the tube, well, the underground, which is what we call it in the uk. and i leave books for commuters. >> jimmy: for people to find? >> for people to find and then read and hopefully pass on. >> jimmy: do you right a note in the book so they know who it

came from? >> i do. i write a little message, dear, whoever has found this book, you know, we really hope that you enjoy this, i have a book club, i talk a little bit about that. >> jimmy: do they ever contact you and say, got the book, thanks? >> yeah, my book club has a big forum on good roads. and the -- good reads. and there are tons of topics on everything you can imagine. and they do, like found the book on the street between this stop and this stop. >> jimmy: do you stit there wit a string and yank it away? i would have a different way of doing it. wouldn't be so altruistic. >> no. but i sometimes wait to be like, is he going to pick it up? >> jimmy: do people ever spot you doing this? >> well, you know what's so funny. people on their commute are doing their thing. >> jimmy: right. >> in their routine. >> jimmy: single minded. >> yeah. they've got their coffee, or

they're on their phone. people are kind of like in their zone. so what's really weird, i thought i was going to have issues. people like don't, like, recognize me. it's really amazing. >> jimmy: when you're out of context, it is a different thing. >> maybe that's what it is. >> jimmy: do you ever lead harry potter books for people to read, or has everybody read those already? >> i feel pretty good about the distribution of the harry potter franchise. but if i hear that, you know, sales are dwindling, then i'm happy to -- >> jimmy: you will take action? >> yeah, i'm happy to. >> jimmy: how old were you when you started making those movies? >> i was 9. >> jimmy: 9 years old. did you know about the books beforehand? was that a part of your life? >> it was a huge part of my life, yeah. >> jimmy: and then you get involved in this thing and little do you know, it would take you all the way to adulthood, which is really crazy. i mean, nobody has that experience. >> no. i mean, yeah, no one goes to the

first audition they've ever been to in their entire life and then makes those movies for over a decade. >> jimmy: no, it just doesn't ever happen. >> that doesn't happen. >> jimmy: it's like you have magic powers or something. >> almost. >> jimmy: in a way, literally. now, there's a videotape that somebody on the show found. it's like an outtake from the movie. >> oh, yeah? >> jimmy: i want to encourage people to watch very closely. watch emma's lips very closely throughout this. and i'll ask you to explain this to me. >> a stone that stops you from dying. no wonder he's after it. anyone would want it. >> something doesn't make sense. if all snake wants this sorserror's stone, why did he try to kill you during the quidditch match? >> jimmy: you're helping them with their lines. >> you laugh. this is traumatic for me. because i created issues because of this. >> jimmy: oh, really? >> yes. >> jimmy: what issues? >> i would ruin takes.

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♪ ♪ [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: welcome back. still to come music from lady antebell biv devoe. our next guest plays damon salvatore, a 174-year-old vampire -- who looks great. after 8 seasons, the series finale of "the vampire diaries" happens friday night on the cw. please say hello to ian somerhalder! ♪ [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: how you doing? >> you have to sort of guide your guests. >> jimmy: yeah, yeah. >> i don't know if you saw me stumble, but it was like a

nice -- >> jimmy: i didn't want you to go the wrong way, because it always looks dumb. [ laughter ] good to see you. >> good to see you too. really quickly, in all seriousness, i just want to say, unbelievable job on the oscars. >> jimmy: oh, thank you very much. [ cheers and applause ] it was it was a lot of fun. for a moment, i thought you were going to propose. but you're married already. >> i am. >> jimmy: you did something i've always wanted to do and you just got back from a long road trip with an air stream trailer attached. >> it was rad. >> jimmy: was it as good as it sounds like it is? >> it is. my wife and i rapped "vampire diaries," we were the only two people left on the stage, and we jumped in the air stream with the dog and drove across the entire country. >> jimmy: so you're in a car or truck and you have the trailer behind it? >> like a big audi diesel suv. >> jimmy: okay. >> and towing this thing. and it was just incredible.

it was everything. >> jimmy: and you slept in it every night? >> we would pull over at truck stops, never get out, lock the car, go in the back. it's great. you have your own kitchen, living room. we would go and we would cook. >> jimmy: and it doesn't get disgusting or anything like that? >> well, you keep it clean. [ laughter ] you keep it clean, but you forget how beautiful this country is. this gorgeous nation that we live in. >> jimmy: what did you see that really impressed you? >> it's incredible. >> jimmy: you think about going on vacation, you forget about all the places in the united states. >> one funny thing was, we pulled into the four seasons in dallas at probably about 1:30 in the morning, and i was trying to convince them that it looks good to their hotel to have us parked in the front. like next to the ferrari and bugatti. and the manager, whoever the guy was, no. >> jimmy: so you took one night in a hotel? >> we stayed one night.

but we would stop and cook dinners. >> jimmy: you'd cook in the -- >> in the air stream. new mexico, studying georgia o'keefe and hanging out. one night, you don't think about this, you're pulling thousands of pounds. and you have your wife and your dog, which is your family, technically. >> jimmy: yeah. >> and when you're driving down the freeway, you see 6% grade. you go down hills. i hit a 9% grade one night in new mexico, in the snow and ice, and nicki was passed out. so i thought, i got this, i'm gonna do this. i went up and over and straight down this thing to the point where she was now leaning forward. the dog flew from the back and was like smoosh faced in the back seat. and she was trying to stop. everything in the back of the airstream went into the bed. if a bottle of truffle oil ever breaks, at least it smells really good. >> jimmy: for a couple days it smells good. >> that's right. >> jimmy: so everything does

move around. i've wondered about that. >> but it's amazing. >> jimmy: you also have a hyperbaric chamber in your home. >> yes. i wanted to talk to you about this. >> jimmy: michael jackson had one of these. that's the only thing i know about a hyperbaric chamber. this is not the one he had. >> love him. ours is a little smaller. >> jimmy: okay. >> it's incredible. i don't know if anyone knows what this is. but it's a chamber that you zip yourself into, and it's connected to an oxygen concentrator. >> jimmy: you zip yourself, it's not like a submarine type thing? >> it looks like you're zipping yourself into a big torpedo. but you get into this thing, and there's 98% oxygen pumping into it. it's basically ten liters more per minute of oxygen than you would ever get in the atmosphere. so it's pressure cooking oxygen into your largest organ, your epidermis. then you also have the mask. i'm going to talk to you about this thing. they're amazing. i put nicki in it on our second

date. >> jimmy: you did? sth >> it's a great way -- >> jimmy: did you get in there with her? >> all i'm saying, ten months to the day, we were married. >> jimmy: so it speeds everything up? >> it speeds everything up. >> jimmy: that seems so odd. i'd try it. i feel like i'd get in it and go, now i can't breathe this crappy air on the outside. it would instead ruin the environment for me entirely. >> here's the thing, you don't worry with about that, because you're so high on oxygen. >> jimmy: really? >> you're just zipping and buzzing around. think about it, you're like lance armstrong. >> jimmy: yeah, like neil and lance armstrong together as the armstrongs. so you have this "vampire diaries," eight seasons now. >> thank you, guys, for making that happen. [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: i know that you have a fan base that's very devoted. i think it's a little weird that two vampires, you and your wife are zipping themselves into essentially what is a coffin.

>> there's room for two. so if you want, you can come over. >> jimmy: that would be a weird lunch date, but, yes. >> it would be weird. >> jimmy: if i do it with anyone, it would be you. >> we might be married in ten months. [ laughter ] >> jimmy: i know that you can't tell us what happens and i've heard rumors that cast members -- >> but they can't fire me now. >> jimmy: that's true. you could say everything that happened. but i will ask you, maybe you could explain what happened instead on the finale of "lost." we're still confused about that one. and then we'll get to the "vampire diaries" in another six years. >> i just want to make it clear, on "lost," i was the first one cast and the first one killed. >> jimmy: that makes sense. >> thanks, jimmy. >> jimmy: first in, first out. >> it's great. i did get the sympathy card. but i was only on the show for a year. and i went and hung out and maybe did a few episodes. i still have people coming up to me furious about the ending of

"lost," and i just say, hey, man, that was not my show. thursdays or fridays at 8:00, you might want to check out the show i have now. might not be your demographic, but -- >> jimmy: but we love boon so much and that whole show is a magical time. it really was. >> it was cool. and i know that your dear brothers with my brother matt fox who was incredible on that show, and josh holloway, all of them. >> jimmy: they're all sick of hearing about it. you are, and them, all sick of hearing about it. and every time i see any of you, i bring it up immediately. >> it really pissed -- ooh, can i say that? it really angered a lot of people. my mom just gave me back my s.a.g. award that we won. >> jimmy: oh. >> it was in the airstream. it was this thing. they're heavy. >> jimmy: you don't want to get killed by a s.a.g. award. that's really the ultimate irony for an actor. >> but it's in our kitchen. sni finally got this and now it's murdered me. it's very good to see you. >> great to see you too.

>> jimmy: congratulations on eight seasons on the show. the series finale of "the vampire diaries" airs friday night at 9:00 on the cw. ian somerhalder, everybody! we'll be right back with lady antebell biv devoe! ♪ ♪ [ cheers and applause ] >> dicky: the "jimmy kimmel live!" concert series is presented by mercedes-benz the best or nothing.

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♪ that girl is poison poison poison ♪ ♪ never trust a big butt and a smile ♪ >> welcome to the stage! >> what up, player! how you doing! come o y'all! this is bell biv devoe on jimmy kimmel. are you ready? >> i'm ready. >> are you ready? >> i'm over here. ladies and gentlemen -- ♪ girl i must warn you i sense something strange in my mind ♪ ♪ situation is serious let's cure it 'cause we're running out of time ♪ >> bell biv devoe! ♪ it's oh so beautiful relationships they seem from the start ♪

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[ cheers and applause ] this is "nightline." tonight, the wire. president trump doubling down on his explosive claims that former president obama wire-tapped him during the campaign. >> i'm just going to let the tweet speak for itself. >> but 48 hours later, still zero proof. multiple intelligence officials pushing back on the unsubstantiated allegations. >> there was no wire tap against trump tower during the campaign. >> what we know now. plus, gone guru. >> always thought i was from a different planet. >> he's the weight loss wizard who changed countless lives. but now friends of richard simmons say he's vanished into thin air. >> he disappeared. he stopped returning my e-mails, my phone calls. >> creating a podcast to solve

the mystery of his sudden absence. and the jackson tribe. >> the king of pop's kids are all grown up, what they're doing now, and the lessons prince michael says he learned from his father's music video. but first the "nightline" 5. number one in just 60 seconds.

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good evening, thank you for joining us. president trump still offering no proof to support the unprecedented and inflammatory accusations he made to twitter this weekend, that president obama wire-tapped trump tower. fbi director james comey has asked the department of justice to publicly refute the claim and now intelligence officials have rejected the allegations as well. will there now be a congressional investigation? here's abc's david wright. >> reporter: even for a white house that's developed a reputation for alternative facts -- >> the bombshell accusations. >> president trump lashes out at his predecessor. >> accusing president obama of tapping his phones. >> reporter: the controversy that erupted this weekend was of an entirely different magnitude. first thing saturday morning at mar-a-lago trump tweeted out a plot worthy of a tom clancy novel. trump flat out accused obama of tapping the wires here at trump tower. accusing the former president of

spying to him on the eve of the election. terrible, he tweeted. nothing found, this is mccarthyism. offering no evidence whatsoever, trump accused his predecessor of mettling in the very sacred election process. bad, or sick, guy. >> if this happened, martha -- >> if, if, if, if, if. >> why is the president saying it did happen? >> look, i think he's going off information that he's saying that has led him to believe that this is a very real potential. >> reporter: president obama's spokesman flatly denied it. the fbi director asked the justice department to publicly refute it. and the former director of national intelligence came out to deny it as well. >> there was no wire tap against trump tower during the campaign conducted by any part of the national intelligence community. >> reporter: and a president can't just order a wire tap. the process has legal safeguards, and creates a paper trail. >> this is something that goes through the justice department.

and typically, they would then take it to a secret court, the fisa court. which would mean a judge would also sign off on it. so the notion that president obama single handedly decided to wire tap donald trump is basically nonsense. >> reporter: none of that seems to trouble the white house. president trump is now calling for a congressional investigation. >> it's important to note that there's an equally outlandish narrative on the other side. the other narrative also in the mix is that the trump campaign may have colluded with the russian government to mettle in the 2016 election. again, allegedly. no proof of that either. no smoking gun of collusion. but more than a little smoke. >> in terms of the russian intrusion into the election, you stand by all that you've said? >> absolutely. >> reporter: there is a full fbi investigation under way now into whether the russians or how the russians mettled in the u.s. elections, but according to jim clapper, he told us today when

he left in mid january, at that point he said he knew of no evidence whatsoever that showed collusion between the trump campaign and the russians. >> reporter: best anyone can tell, the president's wire-tapping tweets seem to trace back to a theory put forward last thursday by conservative talk radio host mark levin. >> barack obama and his surrogates who were supporting hillary clinton and their party, the democrat party, who were using the instrumentalities of the federal government, intelligence activities to surveil members of the trump campaign. >> the next day, breitbart media jumped on the story. that article made the rounds in the white house. we now know from white house sources that trump went off to palm beach this weekend in a foul mood. erupting in anger at his senior staff in a tense oval office meeting. a tv camera positioned in the rose garden to film the president's departure, caught a glimpse of the scene. you can see steve bannon there,

gesturing. sources say trump was anger about the controversy surrounding his attorney general. democrats have been calling for jeff sessions to resign ever since he admitted that he didn't tell the senate judiciary committee the truth about his c contacts with russian officials. >> if there is any evidence that anyone affiliated with the trump campaign, communicated with the russian government in the course of this campaign, what will you do? >> i'm not aware of any of those activities. i have been called a surrogate at a time or two in that campaign, and i didn't -- did not have communications with the russians. >> reporter: last week, "the washington post" broke the news he did meet more than once with the russian ambassador. so sessions changed his story. >> in retrospect, i should have slowed down and said, but i did meet one russian official a couple of times. that would be the ambassador. >> reporter: trump stuck by sessions despite the

controversy. >> should sessions recuse himself from ffininvestigationso your campaign and russia? >> i don't think so at all. >> reporter: but hours later -- >> i have no decide stod recuse myself from any existing or future investigations of any matter relating in any way to the campaigns for president of the united states. >> reporter: white house sources tell abc news that's why the president was furious at that oval office meeting. >> in the president's mind, this is weakness. this is acting guilty, acting like you've done something wrong. because in his mind, it makes sessions look guilty, and he thinks it was just an absolutely terrible mistake. >> the bottom line of this meeting, from what your sources are saying, is that reince priebus, the chief of staff, and steve bannon, the senior adviser, suddenly decide they're not going to go on air force 1? >> leaves without his two top people on the trip. >> it's sounding like an episode of survivor, these two guys temporarily voted off the island.

>> the tribe has spoken. >> reporter: two of trump's most trusted aides temporarily sidelined. although neither of them got voted off the island. and the end result of this is that the president is left to his own device? >> right. >> literally? >> his own tweetable device. >> reporter: those tweets so explosive that cleaning up after them has become a full time job in the west wing. today on the morning shows -- >> the bigger question, let the house intelligence committee do its job. >> that's not true. >> reporter: and all day long on cable -- >> if the president of the united states said that, he's got his reasons to say that. he's got some convincing evidence that that took place. >> reporter: the talking point seemed to be that he's the president. he must know what he's talking about. today's white house daily briefing, a bit unusual as a result. >> saw these cameras outside the white house right now. we're not allowed into the briefing room today because cameras weren't allowed for the

gaggle with sean spicer today. that's different. >> reporter: inside the briefing room, sean spicer stuck to the party line. . i'm just going to let the tweet speak for itself. there's no question that something happened. the question is, is it surveillance, is it a wire tap? >> all they'll say is the president's statement speaks for itself. >> the key here, donald trump has a track record of doing just this kind of thing. he's spent years as a private system fueling the right-wing theory that barack obama was not an american citizen. after the election, he claimed there are three million people who voted illegally against him. no proof. no proof for the birther issue. and now once again with the fbi and the wire taps, no proof. >> reporter: the maelstrom is all but eclipsing other important news, the new travel ban, the long awaited obamacare replacement proposal, and more north korean missile launches. instead of getting to the bottom of all of that, it seems half of

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richard simmons has been a hero to thousands of weight watchers across the world. dedicating his life to helping people maintain a healthy diet and work-out plan. his devoted followers would love to thank him, but they can't. he reportedly hasn't been seen by even his closest friends for years. here's abc's nick watt. ♪ ♪ >> keep those legs going, come on! >> reporter: richard simmons, evangelist, showman, guru, sweating to the oldies, for decades. >> hold the stomach in. >> reporter: his signature, short shorts, a tank top and a smile. he doled out love, and he doled out weight loss advice to everyone he met. >> i gotta lose some weight. >> don't eat in the car, that's number one. >> reporter: he embraced it. always accessible, omnipresent. then in early 2014, just months

after that thanksgiving appearance, simmons suddenly vanished, retreating behind the walls of his west hollywood home. bereft fans asked why and conspiracies swirled. let's discuss the two main theories at that time. now, three years later, simmons, still out of the spotlight, and his disappearance from public life is the subject of the number one itunes podcast, "missing richard simmons." >> three years ago to the day, richard simmons stopped being richard simmons, and i want to find out why. >> i met him in 2012, i wanted to tell his story way before any of this happened. the fact that he disappeared like he did, just kind of made it more urgent. >> reporter: a producer for "the daily show," one of many who got hooked on the work-outs, became friends with the fun-loving fitness fanatic. >> super foul-mouthed and

hilarious and rude in a really funny way. he tells amazing stories. he cries every class. >> come on, this is for you! >> reporter: he's looking for answers. >> after about a year, year and a half, i started talking to people. nobody was just thinking, he's fine, he's just taking time off. nobody thought that. >> reporter: february 15th, 2014, simmons didn't show up to teach his regular class, his students bewildered. >> it's 11:35, okay, now he's five minutes late. >> then it got to like 12:05, and we were like, what is happening. >> like, i don't know if richard's coming. >> and then people started leaving and someone subbed for him. >> reporter: november last year, his studio doors closed for good. he opened slimmons in 1974, and said he opened it because other gyms in los angeles didn't really want overweight people.

for simmons, all shapes and sizes, everyone welcome. not only did he stop teaching, one day he stopped returning my e-mails, my phone calls. i thought, well, that stinks. that's a drag. then i realized he wasn't calling anybody. or e-mailing anybody. >> reporter: david garcia, who lost 160 pounds, sweating to the oldies, same deal. >> the last time i saw richard was here in this building in early february 2014. >> it snowballed and people started speculating all over the place. >> reporter: in a phone call to nbc last march, simmons insisted he's fine. >> you haven't seen the last of me. i'll come back and i'll come back strong. >> it was unusual that it was only a phone call and not in person. >> reporter: today simmons publicist of 27 years told us, we didn't cooperate noor collaborate with this podcast. the truth is that richard is fine and willingly enjoying his life outside the spotlight, while still working behind the scenes to help those millions who desperately need his love

and assistance. these unfounded attempts to diminish the legacy of this true american treasure are simply shameful. chris connelly profiled simmons in 2009, taking us inside his west hollywood home where simmons would personally call those across the country struggling to lose weight. >> this is mary faith. she began at 375 pounds, and now at 169. hey, it's richard simmons calling. how are you? >> reporter: sometimes he would do this dozens of times a day. not trying to sell them anything, except the value of diet and exercise. >> how many times have i personally told you how terrific you are? >> i know. >> how many? how many! >> millions. >> reporter: yes, we love him for his enthusiasm, his exercise videos, and over-the-top tv appearances. here on cnn's american morning. >> i love richard simmons. thank you. [ laughter ] >> reporter: but it's his genuine love, his hidden largees

that make him a true legend. >> i don't have to work anymore. i don't have to make a phone call anymore. i don't have to do one more leg lift. this is my passion, and this is my mission. >> reporter: but despite his extroverted public persona, his personal life has always been a little solitary. >> do i get lonely sometimes? sure, you're on the road, you're not home, my dogs and my housekeeper, i'm attached to them. they're my, my sturdiness in my life. >> reporter: when was the last time you were in love? >> i don't think i'm in love with a person, as much as i'm in love with what i do. no one should feel sorry for richard simmons. because i think i'm one of the most loved people in the whole world. >> reporter: yes, there's a lurid tabloid fascination, but also now a genuine concern. dan with his chart-topping podcast says he just wants answers. >> he's an interesting, gentle guy. and i think that's part of why people like him. i think that's part of why people are worried about him now. because you feel that sensitivity, and you sort of feel, he's got a vulnerability.

>> reporter: so far the podcast has explored the questions and conspiracies. >> i'm here to talk about dalmatians. this brings us to richard's disappearance number two, the dog theory. >> reporter: but found no evidence or answers. >> this isn't a witch-hunt. i just wish him well. i haven't talked to anybody who thinks richard simmons is fine. >> reporter: i'm nick watt for "nightline" in beverly hills. if you're a podcast fan, subscribe to our abc podcast for "nightline." you can find all of our on itunes, the abc news app, or at abc news podcast.com. and next -- ♪ ♪ >> they beat it for a few years, but now they're back. why michael jackson's grown children are returning to the limelight. abc news "nightline" brought to you by viagra. can take viagra when they need it. ask your doctor if your heart is healthy enough for sex.

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and finally tonight, michael jackson's music isn't his only legacy. ♪ billy jean is not my lover >> reporter: his mom may not be billy jean, but he still calls

the king of pop dad. prince michael jackson is now 20 years old and very much his own man. while his sister paris announced her signing to. >> troy: mg models days ago and blanket remains out of the spotlight, the eldest son of the pop legend is paving his own hand. from acting to going behind the lens producing a video. ♪ ♪ >> reporter: telling abc's robin roberts, his father's affinity for highly produced videos taught him a thing or two. >> i found out that skream was one of the most expensive videos to make. >> ma >> reporter: even taking a pause to let the world know his favorite video. >> if i had to pick a specific, i would choose "smooth criminal." >> when did you first realize that your father was the king of pop? >> we were watching videos of

his performances and i'm used to seeing most females passing out. what blew my mind was big, muscle-bound dudes fainting. >> as for whether his dad would support his whiskers, he doesn't know. >> would he support that beard? >> i don't know. hopefully, it just grew up and we'll see what happens. ♪ ♪ i'm bad >> thank you for watching abc news, and as always, we're online, abc news.com and our "nightline" facebook page. thanks for the company, america, goodnight. >> i can't say for sure that someone's going to win the $1 million today, but i do know that if they do, you're not gonna want to miss it. so stay where you are. it's time to play "who wants to be a millionaire." [cheers and applause] [dramatic music] ♪ hey, everybody, welcome to the show. are you guys ready to play "millionaire" today? [cheers and applause] all last week, we were playing getaway week where contestants,

in addition to playing for $1 million, were also playing for a getaway package for someone special in their life, and one of those players is still going strong in his game. so from bay ridge, new york, let's welcome back dan pawson. [cheers and applause] dan? >> good to see you again. >> see you. [cheers and applause] welcome back, dan. yeah, we were playing getaway week where, you know, at $5,000, you could earn and win a getaway package for someone you love dearly, and you were playing for your mom. >> mm-hmm. >> someone who obviously means quite a lot to you. >> yes. >> and at the very least, us kids, we could give our mom a little getaway. >> it's--if that's the least we could do. >> but you're also now in the middle of a great game. you've taken care of mom; now it's about you. you're at $7,000. [cheers and applause] you're 8 questions away from the million. just 4 away from that next threshold of $50,000. and i know you have your eye on that $50,000. so are you ready to get back to it? >> i am ready. >> all right, 2 lifelines still remain-- "50/50" and your "plus one"--