The late host of the popular game show “Jeopardy!” is receiving a special gift nearly four years after his death. The United States Postal Service released a Forever postage stamp in honor of Alex Trebek on Monday, which would have been his 84th birthday. “This naturalized U.S. citizen hosted the quiz show ‘Jeopardy!’ for 37 seasons,” the … 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
At least he’s owning it. “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings acknowledged he made a “very harsh ruling” that infuriated viewers during last Wednesday’s episode. Jennings, 50, didn’t accept contestant Kelly Proulx’s guess that was only one letter off. Ken Jennings on “Jeopardy!” ABC The answer to the $2,000 clue was Bridalveil Fall — but Proulx guessed “Bridalveil … Read more
Eric Andre has made it. The 41-year-old comedian, actor, and TV show host was the answer to a clue on last Monday’s episode of “Jeopardy!” However, none of the three contestants knew who Andre was — much to his chagrin. Zoe Strassfield, Matt Brooks, and Cat Pisacano were all dead silent during the $2,000 clue for the … Read more
Drew Basile, the first “Survivor” contestant to compete on “Jeopardy!,” made waves in his seven-day winning streak. Basile, 23, amassed $129,601 in winnings before he was defeated on June 28. He discussed his experience on the show on the July 3 episode of “Rob Has a Podcast.” Drew Basile, the first “Survivor” contestant to compete … Read more
He’s a game show host loathed by fans today. Who is Ken Jennings? On Wednesday night’s episode of “Jeopardy!” on ABC, Jennings and the trivia program’s unseen judges made a call that infuriated some viewers who vented their frustrations on social media. One blasted the move as “disgusting.” A Reddit user called host Ken Jennings’ … Read more
“Jeopardy!” fans are having a debate of their own. Some viewers were outraged after a contestant mispronounced a word but it was accepted as a correct answer on Monday’s episode. Matt Brooks, a healthcare IT analyst from Virginia, was at the center of the controversy. Matt Brooks on “Jeopardy!” ABC He was winning against Zoe … Read more
“Jeopardy!” faced criticism after sharing a meme via its Instagram page, promoting its upcoming spinoff show, “Pop Culture Jeopardy!” Known as the “distracted boyfriend” stock photo from 2015, the image depicts a man, “You,” seemingly distracted by “Pop Culture Jeopardy!” and paying no attention to his girlfriend, symbolizing the original show, as she looks on … 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
Zendaya deserves better. “Jeopardy!” fans were up in arms over a misleading question about the Emmy-winning actress on Tuesday’s episode. The Zendaya-related clue was worth $1,000 and read by host Ken Jennings to contestants Drew Basile, Staci Garner and Alan Elverum. Contestants face off on “Jeopardy!” Sony Pictures Entertainment Staci Garner on “Jeopardy!” Sony Pictures … 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
Get “Roundball Rock” back in the queue and pour one out for “Inside the NBA.” The NBA is “closing in” on television deals with NBC, ESPN and Amazon worth $76 billion in media revenue over 11 years, according to The Wall Street Journal. NBC, which would re-gain the rights to air NBA games for the … Read more
“Jeopardy!” contestants generally aren’t known for their sports knowledge, but the three that competed on Tuesday’s episode struck out big time. There were three particular clues in the” 21st Century Sports” category that they struggled with in the latest episode, with a gimme — at least to sports fans — on the $400 one. The … Read more
Kenny Smith could be the odd man out. As the fate of “Inside the NBA” is uncertain with TNT potentially losing its NBA rights, Smith is “vulnerable to being collateral damage” in the fallout, according to Puck. Smith, a two-time NBA champion with the Rockets and a former North Carolina star, is part of TNT’s … Read more
Jennifer Lopez was recently in talks for a $90 million Las Vegas residency — but the blockbuster deal now looks shaky at best as her new album and upcoming concert tour are flopping badly, The Post has learned. The embattled pop diva — whose headline-grabbing marriage to Ben Affleck is reportedly crumbling — recently had … Read more
Who is James Holzhauer? Outspoken “Jeopardy!” legend James Holzhauer, 39, who had a famous 32-game winning streak in 2019, has struck again. In the season premiere of “Jeopardy! Masters,” which involves past champions returning to the show, Holzhauer stole the show. He was given the question prompt, “The last name of botanist Leonhard gave us … Read more
Hearing “Come on down!” on “The Price is Right” would make anyone excited, and there’s apparently plan in place if someone gets a little too excited. Former “Price is Right” and “Jeopardy!” producer Mike Richards told People recently that if someone accidentally wets their pants on set, production is prepared. “When I got there, they had a … Read more
Maybe he really is a game manager! New York Jets star quarterback Rodgers was actually “the most prepared” amongst a pool of other big-time celebrities to succeed the late great Alex Trebek, a fired “Jeopardy!” host claimed. Mike Richards, 48, the former “Jeopardy!” producer who hosted the show for one day after Trebek’s death, revealed … Read more
Former “Jeopardy!” producer Mike Richards, who lasted exactly one day on the job as the show’s host, opened up about being fired — and about the strength of cancer-stricken Alex Trebek. Richards, 48, replaced Trebek in August 2021, nine months after Trebek died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 80. He resigned after one … Read more