This was an unpopular move for Ken Jennings. “Jeopardy!” viewers were not pleased with the 50-year-old host during a recent episode. Paul Clauson, a tax analyst from Madison Heights, Michigan, returned to the game hoping to extend his one-day earnings of $15,201. He went up against a product manager Jonelle Lonergan from Boston, Massachusetts, … Read more
Legendary game show host Chuck Woolery, who was the first host of “Wheel of Fortune,” died Saturday. He was 83. Woolery’s death was announced by his friend and podcast co-host Mark Young in an X post. “It is with a broken heart that I tell you that my dear brother @chuckwoolery has just passed away. … 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
We’ll take the Right Answer for $200. After “Jeopardy!” crowned a new champion on Wednesday, viewers reacted to a shocking moment during the dramatic showdown. During the episode, judges controversially allowed a Final Jeopardy answer that was technically incorrect into play, and it decided the game. “Jeopardy!” fans call out the show for accepting incorrect … 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
Look what you made “Jeopardy!” do. The game show apologized for dissing Travis Kelce’s relationship with Taylor Swift after a shady clue upset the couple’s fan base. “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? is hosted by this man who’s maybe more famous as a BF than a 3-time Super Bowl champ,” read the $200 clue … 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
“Jeopardy!” producer Sarah Whitcomb Foss is speaking out about that controversial clue. On Monday’s episode of the “Inside Jeopardy!” podcast, Foss was joined by former champion Buzzy Cohen to discuss the moment on the game show last week that was deemed “sexist” by viewers. During the Oct. 28 episode, the players had to complete the … Read more
Prince Harry took a slight beating during a recent episode of “Family Feud.” The Hernandez family and the Colley family faced off in a round where they had to name the six most known facts about the Duke of Sussex, 40, based on responses from 100 people who were surveyed by the game show. At … Read more
There’s a troubling pattern over the years of murderers and serial killers appearing on television, namely game shows. One example is Rodney Alcala, who was on the hit game show “The Dating Game” in 1978, amid his murder spree. His story was made into the new Netflix movie “Woman of the Hour,” directed by and … 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
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. The show that once asked “are you smarter than a 5th grader?” is back; this time, however, the TV classroom isn’t full of 9-year-olds — it has grown adult athletes, comedians, and … Read more
One “Jeopardy!” answer sparked a heated debate between game show fans. During a recent episode of the beloved game show, a ruling had viewers riled up over the mispronunciation of an answer. Mark Fitzpatrick, a five-day “Jeopardy!” champion, chose the $800 clue from the category, “Just Doin’ My Job.” The prompt read, “Knows the proper use of … Read more
Mayim Bialik is back on “Jeopardy!” Well, sort of. The 48-year-old actress who was fired from her job as host of the game show last year was referenced in a clue on Wednesday’s episode. Mayim Bialik hosting “Celebrity Jeopardy!” in 2022. ABC Returning winner and content manager Mark Fitzpatrick, data analyst Robert Frankie and “girl-between-gigs” … Read more
“Jeopardy!” fans were stunned when none of the contestants were able to guess the Final Jeopardy clue. During Monday night’s episode, Mark Fitzpatrick, Amanda Prusila and Daniel Gately all guessed incorrectly when trying to solve the Final Jeopardy clue under the category brand names. At this point in the competition, Fitzpatrick held a substantial lead with $23,000, … Read more
Ryan Seacrest survived his first fumble as host of “Wheel of Fortune” with a little help from co-host Vanna White — and eagle-eyed fans took notice. The multi-hyphenate host of the long-running show kept a contestant in suspense by pausing too long after they solved a puzzle correctly. Contestant Cody Hunger was playing a bonus … Read more
It’s Kelce-mania. Travis Kelce is everywhere these days: dating Taylor Swift, winning the Super Bowl, making his acting debut, and now, hosting a game show. On Tuesday, Prime Video released the first trailer for “Are You Smarter than a Celebrity?,” a new game show hosted by the NFL superstar. In the trailer, Kelce, 34, walks … 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
“Wheel of Fortune” legend Vanna White knows the wheel would continue to spin without her, but believes there’s a reason the acclaimed game show still needs her. White took a trip down memory lane recently and noted that the environment is “so energetic” as the game show enters a new era with Ryan Seacrest taking … Read more
Spend an afternoon at Astor Place and you might just be lucky enough to become a contestant on Track Star — the internet game show that’s so hot, that everyone from Charli XCX to Kamala Harris has asked to play. “If you can name the artist, you win five bucks,” host Jack Coyne says, as volunteer … Read more