Kansas City Chiefs star defensive tackle Chris Jones recently faced an unexpected challenge as he prepared for his role in the upcoming charity striptease show, The Real Full Monty. According to comedian Anthony Anderson, Jones struggled to fit into his thong, prompting designers to make a custom version just for him.
Jones, who stands at 6 feet 6 inches and weighs 310 pounds, is among a group of celebrities taking part in the highly anticipated charity event, which aims to raise awareness for cancer screenings.
The Real Full Monty show will see several stars “stripping buck naked in front of a live audience” to raise funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically related to cancer.
Alongside Jones, the celebrity lineup includes actor James Van Der Beek, Broadway star Taye Diggs, actor and musician Tyler Posey, and Dancing with the Stars judge Bruno Tonioli. The stars are gearing up for the big performance, which will air on December 9, and it seems the preparation has been anything but ordinary.
Anthony Anderson, who is also part of the event, appeared on Live with Kelly and Mark earlier this week to discuss the show. He shared the amusing anecdote about Jones’ custom thong, highlighting just how “massive” the NFL star is. “I think they had to bring in extra material or some kind of strange material for his thong. I mean, the man is massive. He’s massive,” Anderson explained, referring to Jones’ impressive stature.
Anderson quickly clarified his remarks with a laugh, adding, “I mean massive in height and weight, that’s what I’m talking about. Get your mind out of the gutter.” The story gave fans a lighthearted glimpse into the behind-the-scenes preparations for the charity performance, which has involved plenty of humor and camaraderie among the participants.
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This isn’t the first time Chris Jones has made headlines for a wardrobe malfunction. Before joining the Kansas City Chiefs, Jones gained some viral attention at the NFL Combine when he fell during a drill, and his manhood briefly slipped out of his shorts. Nearly a decade later, the defensive tackle is now embracing a different kind of exposure, this time for a good cause.
The Real Full Monty show is inspired by the Oscar-nominated 1997 movie The Full Monty, and the upcoming special has been choreographed by actress and choreographer Mandy Moore.
Moore, known for her work on La La Land and Dancing with the Stars, has been tasked with guiding the celebrities through their routines, and Anderson admitted it hasn’t been easy. “She had a time on her hands putting up with the six of us,” Anderson joked. “When the first beat of the music plays and we’re on stage and the lights pop on, we are shimmering and shaking.”
While the performance promises to be entertaining, Anderson emphasized that the true purpose of the event is to raise awareness for men’s health issues, particularly cancer.
“The real message behind the striptease is to bring awareness to cancer in men so men can go to the doctor and be evaluated for testicular, colorectal, and pancreatic cancer,” Anderson said. The event aims to encourage men to take their health seriously and ensure they undergo regular screenings for these potentially deadly conditions.
In the meantime, Chris Jones is still focused on his primary role as a key player for the Kansas City Chiefs. The back-to-back Super Bowl champions are aiming for a historic three-peat this season, and Jones will line up on Friday as the Chiefs face off against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Despite his commitments on the field, Jones is using his platform off the field to make a positive impact, lending his star power to help raise awareness for an important cause.
With Jones, Anderson, and their fellow celebrities ready to strip down for a good cause, The Real Full Monty promises to be a night full of fun, laughter, and, most importantly, an impactful message about men’s health.
Fans can look forward to seeing their favorite stars step out of their comfort zones for a worthy cause, all while spreading awareness about the importance of cancer screenings and early detection.
