Jeopardy! has been firing from all cylinders over the last few months. The iconic game show started the year in a rough position due to the WGA strike, which prevented new material from being written. As a result, the year got underway with countless returning players because producers felt it was unfair to have new
Ken Jennings nabbed his second-straight Emmy nomination this week. The Jeopardy! host is in the running for Outstanding Host for a Game Show – 2024. The Television Academy announced the contenders on Wednesday night, and Ken is up against some tough competitors. Ken will face off against fellow game show hosts Steve Harvey for Celebrity
Isaac Hirsch has been on a roll throughout July on Jeopardy! with an impressive winning streak. The customer support team leader’s time on the regular edition of the daytime TV staple concluded after a nine-day winning streak. Throughout his time on the show, the California native reached an impressive $215,390. Given his impressive talent, it
Jeopardy! viewers are outraged at Ken Jennings. After a contestant missed a clue by one letter “S,” critics are taking aim at the 50-year-old trivia show host. During the Double Jeopardy round in Wednesday’s episode of Jeopardy!, returning champion Kelly Proulx, a communications director from Billerica, Massachusetts, took a chance and buzzed in. The $2,000
Ken Jennings needs to keep a close eye on Ryan Seacrest. That’s what a Sony Television insider says, anyway. Ryan is gearing up to take over as Wheel of Fortune’s host later this year following Pat Sajak’s retirement. Like Ryan filled Pat’s shoes, Ken found himself in a similar position when longtime Jeopardy! host Alex
Jeopardy! fans are vocal; many were up in arms about the Monday, July 1, episode of the long-running game show. It all started with contestant Matt Brooks, a healthcare IT analyst from Fredericksburg, Virginia. In the dramatic episode, he competed against Zoe Strassfield and returning star Cat Pisacano. During the Jeopardy! round, Matt’s pronunciation of
Survivor alum Drew Basile appeared on Jeopardy! again Friday night. It was the third straight Jeopardy! episode for Drew, who had won his first two appearances. Drew began his run by knocking off 15-day returning champion Adriana Harmeyer. That first Jeopardy! episode netted Drew $23,482 and he looked to add to his total the next
Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings is so dedicated to his job that he’ll take a pay cut to keep it. That’s what a source recently claimed about the 50-year-old Jeopardy! host. Ken has been hosting Jeopardy! solo since December 2023. Prior to that, he shared hosting duties with Mayim Bialik, who has since been released by
Jeopardy! viewers are up in arms over a hot-dog-related clue. An episode earlier this week sparked outrage among hot dog enthusiasts. A contestant named Adriana Harmeyer went up against her opponents, Christina Paul and Travis Kissire. The trio was asked to name what they would receive if they ordered a “Coney Island” at a Detroit
Jeopardy! fans are eager to see host Ken Jennings show his skills on Dancing with the Stars. As DWTS Season 33 approaches, various cast rumors are swirling about which dancers and celebrities will appear. Jennings initially appeared on Jeopardy! as one of the most successful contestants before becoming one of the show’s hosts several years