We’ll take “Spilling the tea” for $1,000. A former “Jeopardy!” hotshot is sharing secrets from one of the longest-running TV game shows in a brand new podcast. Buzzy Cohen, the champion best known by his nickname “Mr. Personality,” which was handed down by late host Alex Trebek, revealed that his famous nine-day winning streak actually only … Read more
Wheel of … Jeopardy? Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik are taking on new game show roles — this time as contestants. The “Jeopardy!” hosts will be competing against each other on rival game show “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” May 10. Joining them in the contestant spot will be “Wheel of Fortune” co-host Vanna White, who … Read more
What is … a falsehood? “Jeopardy!” insiders recently debunked a rumor that contestants are given the categories for the game show in advance. Former guest host Buzzy Cohen, 38, and producer Sarah Whitcomb Foss, 47, recently confirmed that the categories remain under wraps until the taping of the show. “We talk about it all the … Read more
He Ken-not even with this fan. “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings got into a Twitter tiff with a viewer who claimed a seemingly correct answer from Friday’s episode was incorrect. A fan of the trivia show tweeted to the champ, claiming that the answer for the $200 question under the “Potent Potable Rhyme Time” category did … Read more
Fans just can’t let it go. “In 1966, the year of his death, he shared plans for an experimental prototype community in Florida,” read the Final Jeopardy! clue in the “famous names” category on Monday’s episode of “Jeopardy!” Contestants Robbi Ramirez, P.J. Brennan and Rachel Clark each offered the correct answer: “Who is Walt Disney?” … Read more
Six “Jeopardy!” aces will soon fight for top honors in “Jeopardy! Masters.” Hosted by Ken Jennings, “Jeopardy! Masters” will see the return of some of the game’s winningest contestants, including Amy Schneider, Matt Amodio, Mattea Roach, Andrew He, Sam Buttrey and James Holzhauer. The players will compete in various pairings throughout a three-week competition with … Read more
The reigning champion on “Jeopardy!” left Twitter on Tuesday after several viewers compared the Tennessee native to Adolf Hitler. Brian Henegar, who works at Pilot Flying J truck stop, appeared on the Monday episode and swept the competition — dethroning reigning champ Crystal Zhao with a whopping $23,201 in winnings. Sadly, the 40-year-old’s victory did … Read more
“Jeopardy!” is set to go back in time by re-airing Alex Trebek’s very first episode as host. The nostalgic tribute will be broadcast this Thursday in honor of “JeoparDAY,” which is celebrated by fans of the program on Mar. 30 every year. “Jeopardy!” first began airing on that date in 1964. Trebek eventually joined the … Read more
What is … bad judgment? “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings is in the negative with fans after they claimed he “robbed” a contestant of his points during Monday’s show. Jennings’ questionable judgment came when contestant Kevin Manning gave the correct answer to a clue — but with an invalid response, it seems. “After the Last Supper, … Read more
“Jeopardy!” has been hit with another head-smacking gaffe. During Wednesday evening’s episode, contestant Karen Morris made a bad choice with her bet when it came to the final rounds of the trivia show — and she lost big time. Morris was in the lead with earnings of $21,800, while the other players had scored $7,100 … Read more
What is the wrong answer? Fans of “Jeopardy!” were in an uproar Monday night when a contestant won the game after mispronouncing Ewan McGregor’s name. The mayhem occurred after professor Melissa Klapper answered the $600 question under the “Quite the Fish Story” category. “The Force of Lasse Hallström was strong to pull in this Scot … Read more
Ken Jennings revealed a part of the “Jeopardy!” stage that left fans feeling emotional. Jennings, 48, posted a video to Twitter of a one-of-a-kind Lego model of the show’s set, with everything from the audience members to the clue board. The replica also features three contestants, as well as the hosting podium with none other … Read more
The executive producer of “Jeopardy!” has apologized for a recent slip-up that aired last week. During the March 8 episode, a shot of the contestants’ final scores showed up on the screen at the beginning of the show — before the game began. The scores appeared just after host Mayim Bialik congratulated the players for … Read more
“Jeopardy!” made another boo-boo on television with an editing mistake during Wednesday’s episode. At the beginning of the show, a shot of the contestants’ final scores showed up on the screen before the game even began. The scores appeared just after host Mayim Bialik was congratulating the players for making it on the long-running game … Read more
LeVar Burton seemed like a strong contender to replace Alex Trebek as the host of “Jeopardy!” after the longtime frontman’s death in November 2020. The 66-year-old “Reading Rainbow” star ultimately didn’t win the gig, which was a stunning rejection at the time — but he’s apparently not holding grudges anymore. “It really cemented to me … Read more
Ken Jennings knows how to joke around with “Jeopardy!” fans. Jennings, 48, is set to return to the podium at the end of this week after Mayim Bialik’s run hosting the “High School Reunion Tournament” special, which wraps up March 9. Following the reunion tournament, Jennings’ episodes will run from March 10 through April 28. After … Read more
One “Jeopardy!” contestant got the surprise of a lifetime when he met his celebrity crush — on Wednesday’s episode of the game show. Player Dan Oxman revealed his crush was the “Jeopardy!” host herself, Mayim Bialik, during the High School Reunion Tournament. “I don’t really want to talk about what we’re going to talk about,” … Read more
First the “historical” 90s-inspired American Girl dolls and now “obsolete” DVDs? Millennials received yet another not-so-subtle reminder they’re getting older — this time on Tuesday’s episode of “Jeopardy!” Host Mayim Bialik, 47, asked contestant Audrey Satchivi, a senior studying psychology at Indiana University, if she had any quirks she could share with the audience. “Yeah, … Read more
I’ll take “unhappy fans” for 100. The “Jeopardy!” hosting schedule was announced on Monday’s “Inside Jeopardy!” podcast — and viewers are seething about the decision-making. “Ken Jennings will be back on March 10, and then he will continue the rest of his syndicated run, which will take us through April 28,” producer Sarah Foss shared. … Read more
The war of the game shows has commenced. “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings took a swipe at “The Price is Right,” insinuating that the quiz show contestants are superior to players on the CBS game show. Jennings, 48, teamed up with contestant Greg Snyder on Tuesday’s episode, slamming the competing show while discussing Snyder’s prior game … Read more