Steve Harvey squeezes Shaquille O’Neal’s butt – and other ‘hilarious’ Celebrity Family Feud moments that made us pause
Here’s a look back at the spinoff before its new season premieres on July 9
STEVE Harvey has been involved in plenty of wild moments on TV, including when he pinched Shaquille O’Neal’s butt on national television.
Celebrity Family Feud is filled with outrageous moments, possibly even more than the syndicated game show.
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Steve Harvey poses on the Family Feud setCredit: Getty
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Steve Harvey giving Shaquille O’Neal’s tush a squeeze when the NBA star competedCredit: Youtube Family Feud
Steve, 67, began hosting Family Feud in 2010 and also holds court for Celebrity Family Feud.
Between both versions, Steve has witnessed some zany moments.
Some of the rowdiest moments involve him, while others involve the players.
And if it’s possible, the celebrities make these moments even funnier.
Here are some of the most hilarious Celebrity Family Feud moments over the years.
STEVE AND SHAQ GET CLOSE
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Steve Harvey stood with Shaquille O’Neal for a fast money roundCredit: Youtube Family Feud
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Shaquille O’Neal’s gently took Steve Harvey’s arm and placed it on his bootyCredit: Youtube Family Feud
When Shaquille appeared on the game show with other basketball players, they made it to the Fast Money round for a chance to win $20,000.
Shaq, 52, was one of the two family members chosen, and he stood next to Steve.
“Normally, I put my arm around a person,” Steve told the crowd.
“But this ain’t gonna look good.”
Despite their height difference, Shaq grabbed Steve’s arm and put it on his waist
Shaq is 7 feet, one inch tall, while Steve is 6 feet and 1 inch tall, AKA an entire foot shorter than the NBA legend.
Shaq put his arm around Steve’s neck, and Steve’s head reached his shoulder.
Shaq then moved Steve’s hand down to his butt and Steve jokingly squeezed it.
The two men pulled away and laughed at the moment.
Steve Harvey’s Hosting Gigs
Steve has hosted several shows since beginning his career in stand-up comedy
1993-2000: It’s Showtime at the Apollo
2010 – Present: Family Feud
2015 – Present: Celebrity Family Feud
2012-2019: Steve Harvey Show/Steve
2016-2019: Little Big Shots
2020 – Present: Steve On Watch
2022 – Present: Judge Steve Harvey
“That was a very uncomfortable moment,” Steve admitted.
ALL IN GOOD TASE
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Johnny Knoxville tased his Jacka** co-stars when they offered ‘terrible’ answersCredit: ABC
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‘He tased his a**!’ Steve Harvey said in shockCredit: ABC
In September 2022, Steve wasn’t the one who was stunned – quite literally.
The cast of Jacka** Forever, led by Johnny Knoxville and Jeff Tremaine, battled it out to win money for charity.
“Tell me something you’d hate to have happen while you’re making love in an airplane bathroom,” Steve asked Johnny.
“You accidentally went number two in the wrong direction,” Johnny’s teammate Dave England said.
Johnny lifted his hands up in a “really?” gesture, and his teammates were confused.
“I’m sorry,” Dave said after realizing his answer was not on the board.
Then, Johnny unexpectedly walked over to Dave and took out a taser, tasing him right in the chest.
Dave fell to the ground, and his teammates helped him back up to his feet.
When Johnny returned to the podium, he apologized to Steve and explained his outburst.
“I’m sorry, Steve, but that was a terrible answer,” he said.
Steve stood there in silence.
“He tased his a**!” the host yelled after a few seconds.
“We’re gonna have to try harder, team,” Johnny told his team.
Later in the episode, Danger Ehren gave an answer Johnny thought was “stupid,” so he also tased him.
Johnny even tased himself when he gave a “dumb” answer.
Steve was left shocked every time.
“You know, when your teammate gives an answer, you’re supposed to go, ‘Good answer. Good answer.’
“You’re not supposed to punish him by tasing his a**,” Steve told Johnny.
In response, Johnny just said they were “terrible answers.”
ROSIE GETS CARRIED AWAY
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In 2023 Rosie O’Donnell randomly broke into song mid-gameCredit: Family Feud
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Rosie O’Donnell pushed Steve Harvey aside as she yelled through ‘Frosty the Snowman’Credit: Family Feud
In December 2023, Rosie O’Donnell managed to steal the spotlight from host Steve on her Celebrity Family Feud episode.
The View alum pushed Steve out of the way to give herself some room and belt a rendition of a holiday classic mid-game.
Rosie and her family competed against Pose star Billy Porter and his family when she paused midway for an impromptu performance.
The 61-year-old actress approached Steve, 66, and said: “Excuse me? Steve? I don’t know if you realize I’ve been on Broadway singing three times, a musical, I was with Billy Porter.
“I don’t have Tonys, I don’t have Grammys,” she said as she took to the front of the stage.
Rosie then nudged Steve to the side so she could be front and center.
Brimming with the holiday spirit, Rosie confidently sang her version of Frosty the Snowman, with the audience joining in on the festive fun.
As the classic tune reached the iconic “made out of coal” line, she playfully shouted “COAL” directly at a startled Steve, who found himself caught in the whirlwind of Rosie’s festive fervor.
KIM STIRS THINGS UP
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Kim Kardashian with Steve Harvey on Celebrity Family FeudCredit: Youtube Family Feud
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Steve Harvey grinning as his arm is around Kim Kardashian on Family FeudCredit: Youtube Family Feud
Kim Kardashian appeared on Celebrity Family Feud in 2018 along with her then husband, Kanye West.
However, Steve was thrown for a loop during the fast money round after he asked the Hulu star, “Name a part of your body you’re always banging into things.”
“Butt!” Kim quickly answered as she smiled.
Just minutes later, as Steve reviewed her answers he couldn’t help but grin when he revisited the “part of your body” question.
Steve, with her arm around the reality star, looked back at the audience and smiled wide, showing off his pearly whites.
“Am I grinning that much?” Steve asked the audience.
Kanye followed his wife in answering questions, eventually helping the families win $25,000 for charity.
SAY WHAT?
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Sherri Shepherd and Ian Ziering on Celebrity Family Feud with host Steve HarveyCredit: Youtube Family Feud
Things got a bit odd on Celebrity Family Feud when Sherri Shepherd went up against Beverly Hills, 90210 alum Ian Ziering in 2018.
“Name something a lady cop might do to her husband in the bedroom,” Steve asked both players.
“Cut off his penis!” Sherri yelled after buzzing in first, which left everyone, including Steve, stunned.
“Sherri, listen to me. This thing we’re doing is a game show. This isn’t therapy,” the comic said in a serious tone.
“You’re not supposed to be up here to get out your innermost thoughts.”
“I just thought most Americans would feel that way…” Sherri responded moments before not seeing her answer on the board.
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Celebrity Family Feud hosted by Steve Harvey returns with a new season on July 9, 2024Credit: Getty