“Jeopardy!” champion Mattea Roach has a few tricks up their sleeve to help them win the game. On a recent episode of the Inside Jeopardy! podcast, executive producer Michael Davies divulged that Roach — who uses they/them pronouns — has “never” studied for the trivia series. The 24-year-old had lost to fellow victor James Holzhauer during the “Jeopardy! Masters” … Read more
He may have hung up his wig and heels, but Rep. George Santos was dragged into another controversy on “Jeopardy!” last night. The congressional representative from New York typified the final — and uncharacteristically “correct” — answer during Wednesday night’s “Jeopardy! Masters” tournament finale. Controlling the board rather early in the game, 24-year-old Mattea Roach … Read more
Who is James Holzhauer? The self-proclaimed “villain” of this season’s “Jeopardy! Masters” tournament was crowned the victor during Wednesday night’s episode. Holzhauer, 38, won the grueling three-week tournament after outsmarting 24-year-old Mattea Roach, who came in second and Matt Amodio, 32, who placed third. The professional sports gambler took home the grand prize of $500,000 … Read more
This “Jeopardy! Masters” contestant might have lost the competition, but he won the hearts of the viewers — and Ken Jennings. The Masters competition is moving on to semi-finals, narrowing down the game from six former champions to four, with the first person to be eliminated being Sam Buttrey. Buttrey, who came in third place … Read more
They’re just the new kids on the block. “Jeopardy!” Executive Producer Michael Davies has revealed what he thinks about the reign of the show’s hosts, Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings — especially in light of fan reactions. “This show is so hard to host,” Davies told Vulture in an interview published Thursday. “Alex made it … Read more
This “Jeopardy!” champion is winning the game of life, too. On Monday night’s episode of “Jeopardy! Masters,” contestant Andrew He revealed that he welcomed a son named Everett since being on the stage last week. “There’s been a big change in your life since we last saw you, Andrew, right?” host Ken Jennings asked during … Read more
He’s whip-smart. “Jeopardy!” champ James Holzhauer playfully slapped fellow contestant Andrew He with his 2019 championship belt during Monday’s Masters competition. Holzhauer, 38, jokingly lashed He, 26, with his winner’s strap after he mocked him for not having any money on the game board. “I’ll bet $2,000 plus all of James’ points,” He quipped once … Read more
His reputation could be in jeopardy – literally. In a scathing message on Facebook, “Star Trek: The Next Generation” star Wil Wheaton blasted “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings for crossing the picket line during the Writer’s Guild of America strike, giving him a stark warning. “This is a VERY small town, Ken Jennings, and we will … Read more
I’ll take “flirtatious banter” for $1,000. “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings and returning champion James Holzhauer had a rather flirty exchange Friday during the “Jeopardy! Masters” tournament. The saucy nerd banter between the two men occurred after contestant Matt Amodio chose a question under the “Authors” category. “The Detroit Free Press said ‘The Mummy’ was ‘vintage’ … Read more
Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik beat Vanna White at her own game. White has been turning the letters on “Wheel of Fortune” for over 40 years, co-hosting alongside Pat Sajak, but she got a taste of what it’s like from the other side. White, 66, competed against “Jeopardy!” hosts Jennings, 48, and Bialik, 47, on … Read more
The show must go on – but this time, without Mayim Bialik. The “Jeopardy!” host has exited the show in its final week of filming Season 39 in support of the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike, according to Deadline. Ken Jennings is set to take on hosting duties in her place, according to the … Read more
James Holzhauer and Ken Jennings seem to be at war once again. The Illinois native, 38, played a round of “Jeopardy! Masters” on Monday with Jennings, 48, as the host, and the two hilariously trolled each other during the tournament. In the “Final Jeopardy!” segment, Holzhauer was in the lead and the clue read: “Opened … Read more
Well, isn’t this funny. “Jeopardy!” co-hosts Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik, along with “Wheel of Fortune” co-host Vanna White, are competing on “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” for charity. In a sneak peek of the episode airing next month, the trio attempt to solve a puzzle — to hilarious results. “Funny meeting you here?” Bialik, 47, … Read more
“Jeopardy!” fans ripped Ken Jennings over two differing rulings in a “dumb” wordplay category. Returning champ Jesse Matheny, Eric Anderson — who became the new champ during this episode — and Rebecca Bailey were facing off when Jennings, 48, introduced the category “A_B_C_D,” explaining that “each response will have those four letters in that order.” … 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
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