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“Jeopardy!” tripped up its contestants with a question that combined geography and math.On the Feb. 15 episode of the game show, the Final Jeopardy clue was in the category “Landmarks.”The prompt given to contestants read, “The distance between its 2 legs at ground level is 630 feet, making it as wide as it is tall.”Diandra D’Alessio, James Tyler and David Bederman were all competing for the final spot in the Champions Wildcard semifinals, but struggled to provide the right answer.Both D’Alessio and Bederman guessed the Eiffel Tower, while Tyler suggested Christ the Redeemer in Brazil, but none of those was the correct response.The answer was, in fact, the Gateway Arch in St.

Jeopardy! Masters is back for its second annual tournament on ABC beginning May 1.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large “Jeopardy! Masters” is back for its second tournament, with hour-long episodes over three weeks starting May 1 on ABC. The “Jeopardy! Masters” event features the six highest-ranked current “Jeopardy!” contestants battling it out in two games per hourlong episode. “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings also hosts “Jeopardy! Masters.” Contestants on this tournament include “Jeopardy! Masters” 2023 champion James Holzhauer, as well as returning contestants Matt Amodio and Mattea Roach, and newcomers Yogesh Raut and Victoria Groce.

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.

she would no longer be the host of “Jeopardy!” in December.On Dec. 15, Bialik surprised “Jeopardy!” fans by announcing that just a year and a half after she and Ken Jennings were named permanent co-hosts of the show, a big change had happened.“As the holiday break begins in Hollywood, I have some Jeopardy! news,” the 48-year-old actress wrote in a statement on her Instagram.

outraged fans for $1,000. Several “Jeopardy!” viewers are up in arms after the game show included a gender-related question during Monday’s “Tournament of Champions” quarterfinal.

You must not know ’bout me. A “Jeopardy!” contestant incorrectly deemed Beyoncé one of the best rappers during Tuesday’s episode of the beloved quiz show.

Mayim Bialik was axed as the co-host of “Jeopardy!” because the show needed more “consistency” with current host Ken Jennings, showrunner Michael Davies revealed to reporters.“When I took over the show, we were really forced into that situation from everything that happened before, the guest-hosting period,” Davies said at the annual Television Critics Association Press Tour on Saturday. The NBC game show rotated in hosts following the death of iconic host Alex Trebek in November 2020 at the age of 80 after battling pancreatic cancer.“Mayim was left hosting the primetime versions; I brought in Ken to guest-host once Mayim had her schedule on her Fox sitcom,” Davies said, alluding to Bialik’s Fox series “Call Me Kat,” which premiered in January 2021.“Over the past two-and-a-half seasons, what we’ve heard from a lot of television stations and other interested parties is that they wanted more consistency,” Davies said.

Michael Davies, Jeopardy! EP, is opening up about Mayim Bialik‘s departure from the game show after she announced it in December.

Selome Hailu Though Mayim Bialik was fired from the “Jeopardy!” flagship syndicated series in December, the door is still open to bring her back for other versions, according to executive producer Michael Davies. On a panel about unscripted television during ABC’s presentation at the Television Critics Assn. winter 2024 press tour, Davies said the decision to remove Bialik and keep Ken Jennings as solo host came from a pursuit of “more consistency.” “When I took over the show, we were forced into that situation,” said Davies, referring to the two-host setup.

Selome Hailu ABC has renewed “Jeopardy! Masters” for Season 2 and “Celebrity Family Feud” for Season 10. “Jeopardy! Masters” debuted in May of 2023 with Ken Jennings as host.

Celebrity Family Feud and Jeopardy! Masters have been renewed by ABC.

Emma Stone is stepping out for her first appearance since the Oscar nominations!

Rosie O’Donnell vented her feelings on TikTok after her nightly viewing of the iconic game show “Jeopardy!” was interrupted due to a Los Angeles Lakers basketball game. “OK, I hate when ‘Jeopardy!’ is not on because of sports,” O’Donnell, 61, said in the video. “Now, I love sports, I love football, I love basketball.

Ken Jennings is ready to see if Emma Stone could make it as a Jeopardy! contestant.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Emma Stone‘s quest to compete on “Jeopardy!” got a promising update courtesy of the game show’s host Ken Jennings, who said during an interview on “Live With Kelly and Mark” that the “La La Land” Oscar winner would be welcomed on the game show “in a heartbeat.” Now it’s your move, Stone. During an appearance on Variety’s “Awards Circuit” podcast earlier this month, Stone went viral for revealing she is a “Jeopardy!” junkie and applies to be a contestant on the game show every year. “I apply every June,” Stone said.

Mayim Bialik may no longer be part of the Jeopardy! hosting team, but she has mad props for the woman who just became the first game show host in 15 years to break though the boys club.

“Jeopardy!” fans are quick to criticize contestants for any mistakes or missed answers, and a flub that took place on an episode this week was no exception.During the game that aired on Thursday, players were presented with a category called “New Jazz.” One of the clues there read, “Jazz trumpeter Keyon Harrold can be heard on ‘Stay’ by this late rapper seen here.” A photo was shown of Mac Miller, a popular rapper who passed away in 2018.None of the contestants recognized Miller, and viewers took to social media to react in disbelief.“OH MY GOD they SHOWED a PICTURE of him for the Jeopardy clue and nobody got Mac Miller?!?” one person wrote on X, formerly Twitter.Yesterday, someone posted, “Last night on Jeopardy no one knew who Mac Miller was and I was v upset.”Some people seemed to get even more upset at the contestants’ failure to name the rapper, with one person writing, “The clue on Jeopardy just now had a PHOTO of mac miller and none of these f–kers even had a guess. SMH.”“Jus watched three mfers on jeopardy not know who Mac Miller is.

Final Jeopardy! on Tuesday night in a moment fans are calling “absolutely tragic.”Contestant Sophia was in second place with $14,600 behind contestant Michael with $28,800, and Sharon in third with $5,800.The Final Jeopardy! clue was from the “Landmarks” category, and read, “During Pope John Paul II’s 1987 visit to Los Angeles, pranksters covered up this letter in a local landmark.”Sophia seemed confident with her answer as she was the first player to put her pen down and wait for the iconic “Jeopardy!” music to fade out. Unfortunately, she seemingly misread the clue, answering, “The Hollywood Sign,” which knocked her down to only $399 with her massive wager. Had she answered it correctly, she would have won the game.

after a bumpy end to 2023.Weeks after announcing her departure as a host of “Jeopardy!”, the actress took to Instagram to make a wish for the new year, writing, “As the rain washes away 2023, I can’t help but hope it’s making way for a brighter 2024. Wishing you a year filled with joy and new beginnings!”Along with the message, she shared a photo of herself smiling in the rain.On Dec.

There can be only one… is what we thought during the awkward transitional phase for Jeopardy! after the passing of Alex Trebek. The show auditioned several hosts with guest runs until finally settling on two hosts: show champion Ken Jennings and Big Bang Theory alum Mayim Bialik.

Ken Jennings is sharing his thoughts on Mayim Bialik‘s exit as host of Jeopardy!. The two had been sharing hosting duties on the syndicated show and its primetime specials.

d the Hollywood Reporter in an interview, which was published on Tuesday.“I can’t speak to her decision-making process or her opinions about it.”Bialik, 48, announced Dec. 15 on her Instagram account that she was let go from the syndicated version of “Jeopardy!” She had been co-hosting the show with Jennings since 2021 following the 2020 death of longtime host Alex Trebek.“Sony has informed me that I will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of Jeopardy!” she wrote, alluding to the show’s producer.

Ken Jennings is speaking out for the first time about Jeopardy! co-star Mayim Bialik‘s exit from the show.

It appears there was some drama going on behind the scenes of Jeopardy! when Mayim Bialik got fired!

Mayim Bialik revealed on her social media account Friday that she will no longer be hosting the game show.“As the holiday break begins in Hollywood, I have some Jeopardy! news,” the “Big Bang Theory” actress wrote on Instagram. “Sony has informed me that I will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of Jeopardy!”“I am incredibly honored to have been nominated for a primetime Emmy for hosting this year,” she continued, “and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of the ‘Jeopardy!’ family.”The 48-year-old concluded her post by thanking her supporters.

J. Kim Murphy Mayim Bialik has faced her final “Jeopardy!” Two years after stepping in as a permanent host for the beloved game show following the death of its long-running emcee Alex Trebek, Bialik is exiting her regular role on the series.

Mayim Bialik will no longer host Jeopardy!.

Ken Jennings. McShane, who grew up in West Islip, Long Island, won three games and over $82,000 on the beloved quiz show in February, which made him one game show of qualifying for the show’s Tournament of Champions, according to its traditional rules.

Kevin!Macaulay Culkin was a contestant on “Celebrity Jeopardy!” Wednesday after being a clue on the game show countless times through the years. “You have been part of a ‘Jeopardy!’ clue, like, 42 times over your career,” host Ken Jennings told the “Home Alone” actor. “That’s a very impressive number.” Culkin, 43, took the news in stride, saying: “Oh, wow! Look mom, I’m famous! I’m a factoid! Trivial.” According to Jennings, 49, he had no idea if Culkin would be on the “[Jeopardy!] board today.”“That would make it so much easier.

Jennings made a remark about people in assisted living facilities that offended some viewers, and they were quick to air their grievances on social media.During the interview portion of the game show, which is currently airing the Champions Wildcard tournament, the host was talking to contestant Jen Jazwinski, who spoke about her grandmother.She said that in one of her previous appearances on the show, she mentioned how important her grandmother was to her and what she’d done for her.“When I did that, her entire home where she lives was watching, and they stood and gave her a standing ovation during that part of the show,” she told Jennings last night. “So that was a really special moment for her and for me.”In return, Jennings said, “That’s great. And that means a lot in assisted living.

“Jeopardy!” champ-turned-presenter now reveals it’s Pat Sajak he’s trying hardest to emulate. The 49-year-old show host recently appeared on actor Justin Long’s “Life is Short” podcast, where he analyzed both the late Trebek and the longtime, soon-to-retire “Wheel of Fortune” helmer’s hosting styles.

said on Reddit. “I certainly am not rooting for this guy to win and not even sure if I’ll watch the rest of the tournament. I’ve watched Jeopardy for decades and don’t recall seeing such rudeness.”“The clapping at the end was unnecessary,” another Redditor added.

on the official “Jeopardy!” Instagram account, which was promoting their upcoming Halloween special “13 Nights of Jeoparween!” Wearing a black dress and white collar, reminiscent of Wednesday Addams, Bialik, 47, can be seen posing with her co-host Ken Jennings, 49, who is wearing a cloak shrouding his face. “We bid you welcome to 13 Nights of #Jeoparween,” the photo’s caption reads. “Where the spookiest categories to ever haunt The Alex Trebek Stage make their presence known from now until Halloween night.”The caption adds that those who wish to follow the spookiest competition can view it on the show’s YouTube or TikTok.

“Jeopardy!” producer is staunchly defending their controversial Oct. 13 ruling that eliminated Lawrence Long from the Champions Wildcard tournament.Long, the Season 38 champ, was in the “Final Jeopardy!” round and wagered his entire $10,000 in the “Royalty” category, buzzing in on the clue: “Before his death in 2005, he said he was ‘probably the last head of state to be able to recognize all his compatriots in the street.'”Long answered “King Rainier,” which was deemed incorrect.

Mayim Bialik isn’t very confident in her abilities as a “Jeopardy!” contestant. During a recent appearance on the “Club Random with Bill Maher” podcast, Bialik told the host that people often ask her if she knows the answers to all the questions she asks the contestants on “Jeopardy!,” revealing the answer is definitely “no.”“No.