” player=”a1544410-263d-447d-861c-70e017e7e478″ platform=”ex-co” mediasource=”jw-player” /] Sometimes, the right price comes at an even better cost. Kate Steinberg, a former contestant on “The Price is Right,” revealed some behind-the-scenes conditions that viewers don’t see after you win big on the game show. In December, the TikToker walked away from the CBS series with a brand new … Read more
“American Idol” alum Doug Kiker has died at age 32. His sister, Angela Evans, confirmed his passing in a touching Facebook post. “It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the passing of my brother Douglas Kiker he was sooo loved and will be missed by so many! Your singing with the Angel’s now … Read more
Persistence is key on “Jeopardy!” — at least for one winner, who was finally able to fulfill his lifelong dream to participate on the show. Harvey Silikovitz, an attorney and “worldwide karaoke singer” who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019, broke returning contestant Laura Faddah‘s eight-game winning streak when he appeared on the Monday, March … Read more
A “Jeopardy!” contestant has lost her husband three weeks after giving him a “huge shoutout” on a recent episode. Maria Lauro, a contract specialist from Pittsburgh, made her game show debut Dec. 20, going up against Joe Asaminew, an ER physician from Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Laura Faddah, a manager from Memphis, Tennessee. The widow said that … Read more
A “Jeopardy!” contestant revealed they are battling stage 4 cancer during Tuesday night’s game. Chris Burge, a high school teacher from Farmers Branch, Texas, shocked viewers with his cancer news during the segment where host Ken Jennings talks to the contestants. “Chris, understand you’re facing a health challenge right now that you wanted to talk … Read more
Her beauty isn’t only skin-deep. A Miss Universe contestant has been praised for flaunting her skin condition ahead of the international beauty pageant, which is set to take place Saturday night. Logina Salah, a 34-year-old model representing Egypt, has vitiligo, an autoimmune disorder that results in a loss of pigment to areas of the skin. … Read more
“Wheel of Fortune” never ceases to amaze its fans. Contestant Will Jordan from Wethersfield, Connecticut gave a botched answer on Monday’s episode that has gone viral. He was one of three former service member who competed on the game show in honor of Veteran’s Day. Jordan started strong in the first game and correctly solved a … Read more
They dropped a bombshell. Miss Universe contestant Italy Mora has been expelled from the renowned beauty pageant after she allegedly made an unauthorized visit to her boyfriend’s hotel room. The 19-year-old delegate was slated to represent Panama in the upcoming competition, which will take place on Saturday, Nov. 16, in Mexico City, Mexico, and feature … Read more
A glasses-wearing “Jeopardy!” contestant broke her silence after a “sexist” clue came up during her episode. During an episode of the popular game show on Oct. 28, players had to complete the rhyming phrase “Men seldom make passes at…” for $400. Returning champion Will Wallace correctly answered “Girls who wear glasses” — but the situation … Read more
“What is … sexist?” Ken Jennings apologized for a “problematic” clue during Monday’s episode of “Jeopardy!” During the category “Complete the Rhyming Phrase,” the 50-year-old game show host gave the three contestants the phrase, “Men seldom make passes at…” Returning champion Will Wallace correctly answered, “Girls who wear glasses.” However, the situation became awkward because … Read more
“Jeopardy!” viewers have some unholy feelings about this Catholic contestant. Father Steve Jakubowski, 29, appeared on Thursday’s episode of the game show, prompting smitten fans to pray they could get in the young priest’s good graces. “This Jeopardy contestant is a PRIEST?” one hot and bothered viewer asked on X. “I’m about to convert.” Father Steve … Read more
Nick Viall is paying tribute to the late Hailey Merkt, a contestant from his season of “The Bachelor,” who passed away on Friday, July 26 after a battle with leukemia. The former “Bachelor,” 43, spoke about Merkt’s passing on the August 1 episode of his his podcast, “The Viall Files.” “On a very sad note, … Read more
Anna Paone fulfilled a lifelong dream when she appeared as a contestant on the July 9 episode of “Jeopardy!” The 33-year-old stay-at-home mom from Sunnyside, New York, ended the night as the runner-up to Isaac Hirsch, a customer support team lead from Burbank, California. “The show was so kind and accommodating to us,” she told … Read more
Drew Carey was put in his place. Lillian was on a roll during the July 2 episode of “The Price is Right.” The third-year PhD student breezed through the games, racking up money as she played. “I was thrown out of college twice. What’s the opposite of a PhD?,” Carey asked. “A talk show host,” … Read more
On the June 28 episode of “The Price Is Right,” contestant David, a barber from Pasadena, Calif., stole the spotlight after bidding the closest to the actual retail price of a sewing and craft collection. Host Drew Carey warmly welcomed David on stage, after he guessed the collection’s worth of $950, the closest of the … Read more
What is her excuse? A “Jeopardy!” contestant who earned the second-lowest score in the quiz show’s history is speaking out about her dismal appearance on the program. Erin Buker was widely ridiculed after appearing on last Monday night’s episode, where she ended with -$7,200. Only former competitor Patrick Pearce, who had -$7,400 after his game … Read more
A “Jeopardy!” contestant almost made history for the wrong reason. Erin Buker had the second-lowest score in the game show’s history after she competed on Monday’s episode. Buker, a stay-at-home mom from Pasadena, Calif., went up against graduate student and “Survivor” alum Drew Basile and lighting designer Graham Hicks. Drew Basile, Erin Buker, and Graham … Read more
The tribe has spoken. A former “Survivor” contestant beat a “Jeopardy!” contestant who was on a 15-game winning streak on Wednesday night’s episode. Drew Basile, 23, who came in sixth place on Season 45 of “Survivor,” dominated the match against returning champion Adriana Harmeyer, 34, and Tekla Sauter. Adriana Harmeyer, Drew Basile and Tekla Sauter … Read more
Happy wife, happy life? A “Family Feud” contestant insulted his wife of nearly 50 years with a brutal joke about their marriage. In the clip that recently went viral on TikTok, Robbie Weatherspoon told host Steve Harvey what he does for a living. “I’m retired, I play a lot of golf, and I just recently … Read more
Steve Harvey is tired. The “Family Feud” host puts up with a lot of ridiculous answers from contestants — but he’s now officially labeled one the “stupidest.” On Sunday, the show shared a clip via TikTok of Harvey saying: “Women love a man in uniform. Men love a woman in what?” Before Jeff answered, he was … Read more