Is Ken Jennings’ hosting position in jeopardy because of Ryan Seacrest’s success on Wheel of Fortune?
Apparently, the Emmy award-winning Jeopardy! host is in danger of being replaced.
According to a source who recently spoke with Closer Weekly, Ken needs to watch his back.
The insider claims that Ryan’s recent success as the new Wheel of Fortune host means that Ken could get fired from Jeopardy! “at any time.”
Ryan’s booming ratings reportedly have something to do with Ken’s job being put on the chopping block.
As Monsters and Critics previously reported, Ryan’s first episode on Season 42 of Wheel of Fortune brought in a staggering 9.63 million viewers—70 percent more than Season 41’s premiere.
While Ryan, 49, basks in the limelight as the “game show golden boy,” Ken has come under fire in recent months for his performance as the host of Jeopardy!
Ken’s job is on the line amid harsh criticism from Jeopardy! viewers
In recent months, Ken, 50, has been criticized for showing favoritism towards contestants, making inconsistent rulings, and making mistakes on clues.
In addition, Closer Weekly reports that Ken is working with a comedy coach after being criticized for being too dry at the podium.
“His delivery and timing have got to be improved if he’s to win over audiences,” a source told the outlet.
Circumstances are so dire for Ken that the tipster says Jeopardy! executives are already “brainstorming names” for his replacement.
The source adds that replacing Ken would “put a dent in Ryan’s overwhelming success” and his “inflated ego.”
“It doesn’t look good for Ken, who’s already under so much pressure,” they claimed.
Because Ken doesn’t have a long-term contract with Sony Pictures, he could reportedly be let go at any time.
Wheel of Fortune viewers are impressed with Ryan Seacrest
Meanwhile, Ryan is receiving stellar reviews from Wheel of Fortune viewers despite much trepidation about him replacing longtime host Pat Sajak.
Wheel watchers became accustomed to the camaraderie between Pat and his longtime sidekick, Vanna White.
But following Pat’s retirement, Ryan seemed a fitting host to work alongside Vanna, given his experience in the hosting world.
Now that Ryan has settled into his role, he seems to be getting along great with Vanna, both on and off camera.
Ken is fighting tooth and nail to keep his job at Jeopardy!
Although Ken seems to have the cards stacked against him, he isn’t willing to go down easy.
“He’s desperate to make it work and has no intention of leaving of his own accord,” a Jeopardy! insider claimed earlier this year, as Monsters and Critics reported.
Ryan Seacrest is doing a great job. Nothing against Pat he was great. Ryan is just so fresh and enthusiastic. Ken Jennings was never really the people’s choice. Alex was the best and very hard to be replaced. Most people thought the show would be cancelled within 2 years.
Such garbage. So getting rid of Ken will “put a dent in Ryan’s overwhelming success” and his “inflated ego.”. Someone somewhere is looking to fabricate a rivalry between these two extremely different hosts. Each comes with their skill set that match the needs of the show. Ken has a proven track record as the smart guy, Ken also has a dry wit that is appreciated by many. Ryan knows how to smile, jump up and down and clap his hands like the contestants. Ken likely doesn’t show the false exuberance needed to host Wheel and I don’t think Ryan knows how to spell Jeopardy, let alone host it.
I agree. Anyway, the two shows are very different and I think that. Kennesaw Jennings does a great job with those difficult questions and pronunciation of uncommon words. I was an English and Literature major in college and I know what it takes to host a show like Jeopardy.
J______y! For $100,000,000 and the game…Ryan, your answer please ROFL!
I agree Ryan is so fake and way too touchy feely and not the same to each guest. Ken Jennings is the BEST Jeopardy host and I have been watching forever. If Ken left Jeopardy I will give up just as I am about ready to get rid of Ryan Seacrest!
Who comes up with this crap? Don’t believe it for a minute.
I like ken Jennings he’s refreshing and sweet
I agree, he’s the perfect host for a show like jeopardy. I watch it regularly and I’m in Australia.
I agree. He does a great job on Jeopardy
Love Ryan Seacrest as a host of wheel of fortune,very impressive from the start,he fit right it.
This is the stupidest sh*t I’ve ever read on the blogspammiestblog I’ve ever visited.
Ken Jennings is a jerk just like my ex husband…Insulting, humiliating, and thinks he’s better, smarter. I saw him on another game show where the winning goes up a wall and he was very humiliating and condescending to the contestants. He had other co horts that did the same thing on the show. I can’t remember the name of the game but I remembered how mean he was.
Another Bialik supporter.
I think you’re thinking of The Chase. Thing is on there like all his “cohorts” they’re supposed to be villains.
Miriam are you channeling your inner “Karen” you need to stop watching game shows and work on your own life.
Ken is the best thing that could’ve happened to Jeopardy, Ryan is not that great on wheel of fortune…hes too fast and choppy…..
Ken doesn’t write the clues. Why would he be blamed for mistakes? Also, when he makes a ruling, the judges are there to validate it. He doesn’t make all that many bad calls. It’s not like an everyday occurrence.
I love Ryan Seacrest on Wheel of Fortune. I love when he get more excited than some of contestants..
And on Jeopardy Ken Jennings is so boring. He has a fake smile.a and not friendly with contestants
I haven’t watched wheel of Fortune since the new host started and will continue to boycott. I cannot watch anything he is in. He thinks he’s a bag of chips and more.
Ken Jennings is inconsistent in his rulings. Obviously plays favorites. Too too free with his comments to players on placing their bets.
I quit watching Jeopardy because of Ken Jennings! His arrogance and favoritism is disdainful.
Ken Jennings is the logical successor to Alex Trebek.
Ken is a fantastic host for Jeopardy. His excellence was highlighted by the woeful performance of Bialik.
Ryan is no better then ken lol not a chance pat was and will always be better than Ryan facts are facts
Ken Jennings is doing fine. Remember he became famous due to his many wins as a contestant on the show. Who would replace him? He is a little dry but he can work on it.
I’m not real impressed with Ryan, he just doesn’t seem real with the contestants .