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A new player is taking over The Floor. Alex, Jeopardy! alum first got his chance to show off his skills on Season 3, Episode 2 in the category of Sushi. Now, he is going head to head again to defend his expert topic on the March 12 episode. The game show contestant shared on Reddit that he will compete again, and he shared some secrets of the show in the process. “Hi everyone! I am a 2-day Jeopardy! champion (from 2015), and I’m also currently on season 3 of The Floor on Fox. I was on episode 2 and won that first duel (sushi),” Alex wrote. “Not giving anything away since I was shown on the trailer for this week’s episode (airing Wednesday 3/12), but I’ll be competing again! My expert topic is Natural History (I worked at the natural history museum in NYC for 4+ years). Anyway, please check me out if you can!

Not everyone can lose in an intense game like Jeopardy! and still come off as a class act as Amy Schneider did recently.

The Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament 2025 (Jit) began recently, and Amy Schneider, alongside Luigi de Guzman and Avi Gupta, all competed for the first win.

While Amy tried her hardest to come out ahead against Avi and Luigi, she was unsuccessful this time.

Amy, who won 40 games of Jeopardy! in a row in 2022, was undoubtedly a fan favorite for the Jit games.

She happens to be the second longest-running player in the Jeopardy! Game, behind Ken Jennings, who recently became the host of Jeopardy! after a long search.

Amy, a writer, came in third with a win of $4200, after Avi, a law student, won $4367, and Luigi, an attorney, came in first with $18,799 while advancing to the semifinals.

Amy shows she’s a class act with her response to the...

During a recent episode of Jeopardy!, a contestant missed a clue about Céline Dion. This was all the more notable as they had talked about being a fan of the singer beforehand. The contestant also had a notable reaction to their game show faux paus.

Jeopardy! Had A Clue About A 1994 Céline Dion Hit Single

Céline Dion is is a Canadian singer known for her power ballads. Primarily releasing songs in French and English, Dion got her start as a teen star. In 1998, Dion won the Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of Switzerland. She also notably sang “My Heart Will Go On”, the theme for the 1997 epic film Titanic.

More recently, the star became the subject of a clue on Jeopardy! during the 2025 Champions Wildcard tournament. This led to a notable scene involving contestant Drew Goins, a Hawaii-based journalist who has become something of a fan-favorite for the series.

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Since Survivor premiered in the year 2000, the show has been so incredible that it is hard for new fans to decide which seasons to watch first. For example, Survivor has featured truly fantastic players, some fascinating winners, seasons that were incredibly entertaining, and heartbreaking medical evacuations.

Throughout the popular reality show's history. Jeff Probst has been there for all of Survivor's most memorable moments. On top of hosting the show, Jeff also executive produces Survivor, hosts the official Survivor podcast, and fans want to know what he is really like. Considering Jeff's amazing Survivor tenure, there is only one person who could replace him.

Why Rob Cesternino Is The Only Person Who Could Replace Jeff Probst

Throughout television history, there have been several hosts who've become incredibly closely associated with their shows. Some examples of that include Alex Trebek and Jeopardy! as well as Bob Barker and The Price Is Right.

Zachary DeBoer, a 38-year-old contestant on Jeopardy, is ready to showcase his intellectual prowess on the iconic quiz show. Born in December 1986, Zach calls Winston-Salem, North Carolina, home and has dedicated much of his life to academic and personal growth. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Literature from the University of North Carolina Asheville in 2009, building a strong foundation in critical thinking and cultural analysis.

Since May 2021, Zach has been pursuing graduate studies at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, where he delves into theology and spirituality. With over three years of rigorous academic engagement, Zach’s well-rounded education prepares him to tackle the vast array of topics that Jeopardy presents.

Professional Experience: Building Skills Beyond the Classroom

Zachary’s professional background is as versatile as his academic pursuits. While studying theology, he worked as a sales associate at Mast General Store from May 2021 to December 2022, where he gained experience in customer relations and retail operations.

This has been a tough season for Jeopardy! champions. So few champions have won more than three games this season that the Tournament of Champions is sending out invites to people with only three wins. Another champion fell recently, with Adam Hersh losing after only one win.

Here is what caused Adam to fall apart in the episode where he lost.

Adam Hersh Loses Jeopardy! After Two Tough Misses

Adam Hersh tried to defend his Jeoarpdy! championship on Monday, but he had two big missed questions that seemed to throw off his game and left him struggling to keep up.

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Hersh, an attorney from Brooklyn, New York, won $29,000 in his big first win. In his first defense, he took on Carolyn Gramling, a science writer from Washington, D.C., and Kevin Laskowski, an Episcopal priest from Falls Church, Virginia. Hersh took a big lead in the game, and...

Maggie Sajak Hosts Wheel Of Fortune while juggling life as an attorney. Maggie currently works for Wheel Of Fortune as their Social Media Correspondent. However, Sajak revealed she had also completed The State Bar of California requirements to become a lawyer. She said she had “officially [taken] the oath to become a lawyer in the State of California.” Will Maggie be leaving The Wheel Of Fortune game show to practice law?

Maggie Sajak’s Great Accomplishments

Maggie Sajak age 29 posted to Instagram she is a lawyer in the state of California. She officially completed all of the requirements just a few months earlier. Maggie was officially authorized as a member of the State Bar of California, on September 7, 2024. Maggie had previously finished her Law School degree at Georgetown University Law School in Washington, DC in May 2023.

During Maggie’s most recent Instagram post, she is seen proudly displaying her graduation documents.

Jeopardy! fans are thanking Ken Jennings for a very special tribute. He has become a fan favorite and was able to take over as the solo host of the hit game show. So, what type of tribute did Ken pay that was so meaningful? Keep reading for more details.

Ken Jennings Pays Homage To A Legend

Ken Jennings had a long run as a Jeopardy! contestant and impressed now-late host, Alex Trebek. Trebek had spectacularly hosted the long-running game show for decades. When he fell ill, fans were devastated and questioned who could possibly take his place. Many different actors, comedians, and former contestants tried out to see who would be the best fit. It still never seemed right because he was irreplaceable. In the end, Ken was chosen as was actress and neuroscientist, Mayim Bialik. They were going to co-host and take over various versions of the game show.

Jeopardy! recently issued an apology thanks to a recent clue concerning football player Travis Kelce. The clue referenced a new job Kelce has taken on in addition to his personal life. That said, some fans noticed something familiar about the apology.

The Joke Talked About Travis Kelce’s Significant Other

The clue, which was worth $200, was part of “The TV Show in Question” category. As it read, “‘Are You Smarter Than A Celebrity?'” is hosted by this man who’s maybe more famous as a Bf than as a 3-time Super Bowl champ.”

The correct response was “Who is Travis Kelce.” In addition to his new hosting gig, the clue also referenced his relationship with pop singer Taylor Swift. One contestant, Derek, quickly gave the correct response.

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Some fans took issue with the joke on social media. As noted by The U.S. Sun, one Instagram user wrote,...

Is Ken Jennings’ hosting position in jeopardy because of Ryan Seacrest’s success on Wheel of Fortune?

Apparently, the Emmy award-winning Jeopardy! host is in danger of being replaced.

According to a source who recently spoke with Closer Weekly, Ken needs to watch his back.

The insider claims that Ryan’s recent success as the new Wheel of Fortune host means that Ken could get fired from Jeopardy! “at any time.”

Ryan’s booming ratings reportedly have something to do with Ken’s job being put on the chopping block.

As Monsters and Critics previously reported, Ryan’s first episode on Season 42 of Wheel of Fortune brought in a staggering 9.63 million viewers—70 percent more than Season 41’s premiere.

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October has been a wild month in terms of reality TV, with new seasons dropping constantly, and some major shows airing finales.

In particular, Dancing With The Stars has been active, airing two episodes to make up for the one bumped by the 2024 vice presidential debate on October 1.

This past week saw several major premieres, as well as a very strange and unpopular DWTS guest judging appearance by none other than Gene Simmons.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht returned on Bravo Monday night, followed by TLC's 1000-Lb Sisters on Tuesday and E!'s bonkers competition show House Of Villains came back on Wednesday.

It isn't easy to keep up with what's airing, where to watch (or stream) it, or how to tune in with your individual cable provider slash streaming subscription which is why we have a guide...

When longtime Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak called it quits, there wasn't an obvious successor waiting in the wings like there was with Ken Jennings and Jeopardy!. Eventually, Ryan Seacrest stepped into his shoes and Season 42 of the long-running series, making his debut on Monday, September 9. Perhaps due to sheer curiosity about what the show could look like with another host, Wheel of Fortune saw a noticeable ratings bump.

Seacrest's debut episode saw a 57% rating bump over the previous season's debut, according to Deadline. Keep in mind that's just for the debut episode, and the ratings could very quickly slump again now that curiosity has been quelled in many people. Even then, a ratings increase like this is promising for the show, and it proves that audiences weren't opposed to a new host. There were still some complaints, naturally.

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Jeopardy! just began its new season and it is already off to a cringeworthy start. There was a clue that had both contestants, viewers, and even Ken Jennings in shock after learning what the correct answer was. So, what had everyone baffled and crawling in their skin? Keep reading for more details.

Jeopardy! Has Cringeworthy Start To New Season

Season 41 of Jeopardy! just kicked off and it is already raising some eyebrows. This tends to happen as some clues can be a tad controversial. Or, contestants can make them more dramatic than they are and that very well may be what going on after the season premiere. Ken Jennings is back after a brief hiatus and fans are undoubtedly excited for this. The premiere occurred right before Ryan Seacrest took over as the new host of Wheel of Fortune so it was a big night for game shows.

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Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings has enjoyed a rise to fame as an all-time great contestant who has taken over hosting the show.

While fans often differ in opinion about how game show hosts perform, many believe Jennings is “perfect” for the role.

A recent tribute post from Jeopardy! celebrated the “Evolution of Ken Jennings” and showed multiple photos from his 20-year journey.

The first batch of photos features Jennings as a younger contestant in 2004, including several images of him alongside the late, great Alex Trebek. Jennings made headlines for racking up multiple wins on the show and plenty of prize money.

Fast-forward to the current year, and the second Instagram slide shows photos of Jennings as the show’s current host. He’s been in that role since 2020 and wants to continue to shine.

The Jeopardy! tribute post includes Jennings holding up a “50” in one image and a picture of...

Summer is a nightmare for Jeopardy! fans because the beloved series goes into reruns between seasons.

The show has undergone many changes over the last few years, with various new iterations announced and changes on the hosting panel.

Jeopardy! Season 41 promises to bring consistency back to the show and the broader franchise, with Ken Jennings as the sole host.

Mayim Bialik had been sharing the co-hosting duties with Ken following Alex Trebek’s death, but her time on the show was announced to be over in December 2023.

Despite the door being left open for her to host the primetime editions on ABC, Ken has become the face of the entire franchise this year, and it doesn’t look like that will change any time soon.

Having multiple hosts can be confusing, so we’re just happy with whatever makes the show the best version of itself.

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Ken Jennings is under “intense pressure” to keep his hosting position on Jeopardy!

That’s what a source claims about the 50-year-old trivia show host.

Ken has been hosting Jeopardy! since January 2021.

Following the death of longtime host Alex Trebek, Ken was among several contenders to replace the legendary TV icon.

Ken was named co-host alongside Mayim Bialik in 2022, but Sony Pictures Television has since fired The Big Bang Theory star.

Ken has been handling Jeopardy!’s hosting duties solo, and while many viewers feel that he’s doing a good job, some say he’s not quite hacking it.

Ken Jennings ‘has no intention’ of leaving Jeopardy!

A Jeopardy! insider recently spoke with Closer Weekly and revealed that the show’s executives are working on pushing out Ken following some on-air blunders and favoritism towards contestants.

But Ken is ready to go down swinging if that’s what it takes to keep his job.

Jeopardy! recently shared a compilation of all of Ken Jennings’ greatest reactions to wrong answers on the game show. As host, Ken Jennings has heard his fair share of crazy answers, but he never lets one go by without delivering a zinger. The Instagram mashup of his best comebacks has fans calling him the funniest man on television. Keep reading to see if you agree.

Ken Jennings Claps Back At Wrong Answers On Jeopardy!

The compilation of the Jeopardy! host’s reactions to contestants’ answers were shared while fans were watching summer reruns. It was captioned, “So wrong it’s right.”

Ken Jennings frequently adds his own quips when things aren’t going quite right on Jeopardy! It is something that reminds viewers of the late Alex Trebek, who hosted the game show for decades before his death in 2020.

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Is Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings at risk of losing his job to a SNL star? Rumors are circulating that Ken might have some competition but could that mean he would be officially out? More so, who would be stepping in for him? Keep reading for all the details on the situation.

Jeopardy! Ken Jennings At Risk Of Losing Job To SNL Star?

When Ken Jennings stepped into the Jeopardy! hosting gig, he was not alone. By his side was actress, Mayim Bialik who helped balance the workload. She hosted Celebrity Jeopardy! and they also split the season. It worked as some viewers really liked the former show champion while others preferred Mayim’s way of hosting. Then, the WGA strike happened and Mayim exited the game show leaving Ken alone. Add on the SAG-AFTRA strike and it was unclear if she would ever return. That made the executives realize...

Wheel of Fortune fans will be cheering on Pat Sajak once again.

Although Pat is now retired as the host of Wheel of Fortune, his efforts during his last season aren’t going unnoticed.

The 77-year-old TV legend has been nominated for an Emmy Award.

The 76th Emmy Awards nominees were announced on Wednesday, July 17, and Pat is up against some strong competition.

In the category Outstanding Host for a Game Show – 2024, Pat is nominated alongside Celebrity Family Feud host Steve Harvey, Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings, Weakest Link host Jane Lynch, and 2023 winner and Password host Keke Palmer.

In addition to Pat’s nomination for Wheel of Fortune, the show is also nominated for its own Emmy Award.

Wheel of Fortune is up against four other popular game shows

In the Outstanding Game Show – 2024 category, Wheel of Fortune is up against some stiff competition of its own, facing Celebrity Family Feud,...

Ken Jennings nabbed his second-straight Emmy nomination this week.

The Jeopardy! host is in the running for Outstanding Host for a Game Show – 2024.

The Television Academy announced the contenders on Wednesday night, and Ken is up against some tough competitors.

Ken will face off against fellow game show hosts Steve Harvey for Celebrity Family Feud, Pat Sajak for Wheel of Fortune, Jane Lynch for Weakest Link, and last year’s winner, Keke Palmer for Password.

Jeopardy! announced the exciting news on Instagram this week, along with a photo of Ken on stage at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California.

As the photo indicated, the show Jeopardy! Itself is also nominated for an Emmy in the Outstanding Game show category.

Jeopardy! announces Ken Jennings’ nomination on Instagram

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Get the latest scoop on everything you need to know about today’s Jeopardy! episode airing on Friday, July 12 2024 including the Final Jeopardy, contestants and today’s winner!

Today’s Final Jeopardy 7/12/2024 (Names in Medicine) – Friday, July 12 2024

He got a special presidental citation in 1955, passed away in 1995 & was dubbed “the man who saved the children”

Today’s Final Jeopardy Answer – Friday, July 12 2024

The Final Jeopardy Answer is: Dr. Jonas Salk

Final Jeopardy Explanation – Friday, July 12 2024

The person you’re referring to is Dr. Jonas Salk, the developer of the polio vaccine. Dr. Salk received a special presidential citation in 1955 from President Dwight D. Eisenhower in recognition of his monumental contribution to medicine and public health with the development of the first safe and effective polio vaccine. Prior to the vaccine’s introduction, polio was a devastating disease globally, causing paralysis and death in many cases, particularly affecting children.

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Recently, Jeopardy! fans are expressing how tired they are getting of the current champ’s obnoxiously cocky winning style. Although the Survivor alum, Drew Basile, is “acing” many of the questions on the show, he is rubbing fans the wrong way with his ego.

Drew Basile Has An Abundance Of Confidence

While Jeopardy! and Survivor fans are getting a treat with an unexpected crossover having new champ Drew Basile charting his way through his winning streak, not everyone loves the experience. Undeniably, he is having a good run on the show. Making his first mark by defeating reigning champ, Adrianna Harmeyer, he has since had several close calls on his journey. But his confidence is unmatched with his reality TV experience only adding to his ego. Now, some fans are going on strike until the ego-centric winner moves on.

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While Jeopardy! fans have spoken out about Gen Z slang not belonging in the traditional show, they are noticing something else that is alarming. Lately, fans are picking up on an increasing number of “inaccuracies.” Undeniably, it is annoying for fans to catch “misleading” clues and completely wrong facts during the show.

If It’s Not Broken

Undeniably, Jeopardy! producers are trying new things to attempt to keep up with current times. Recently, they announced a Pop Culture Jeopardy! spinoff that will be available on the streaming platform Amazon Prime Video. Although it could be a fun take on the classic game, some fans aren’t ready to see the show “dumbed down.” Some diehard fans are criticizing producers for adding a mix of pop culture clues with the traditional show. Many people aren’t wanting to see Gen Z slang as part of the categories or clues. Most fans...

Mayim Bialik has been off Jeopardy! for over a year now. She took a temporary leave of absence in May 2023 to support the writers during the strike. She never returned. In December 2023, Jeopardy! announced she wouldn’t be back, and Ken Jennings was the full-time host. However, some fans think that Mayim might be on her way back.

Here is what you need to know about Mayim Bialik and Jeopardy!

Is Mayim Bialik Returning To Jeopardy!?

There are Jeopardy! fans who believe that Mayim Bialik is on her way back to hosting duties on the show. From 2021 to 2023, Bialik and Ken Jennings swapped hosting duties, each serving different stretches on the show. In December 2023, he took over the job for himself.

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However, there are fans who still want to see Mayim back on the show as a host. At the same time, there are...

Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings is so dedicated to his job that he’ll take a pay cut to keep it.

That’s what a source recently claimed about the 50-year-old Jeopardy! host.

Ken has been hosting Jeopardy! solo since December 2023. Prior to that, he shared hosting duties with Mayim Bialik, who has since been released by Sony.

Following legendary host Alex Trebek’s passing in 2020, Ken and Mayim were named co-hosts in 2022.

But now that Ken is hosting the trivia show alone, he’s serious about his career and would reportedly do just about anything to stay on board – even accept a lower salary.

A source spoke with The Sun and revealed that Ken would like to remain in his position for the long haul, much like Alex Trebek did for 37 seasons.

Jeopardy! insider says Ken Jennings will do whatever it takes to keep his position as host

The insider claimed,...

Wheel of Fortune is taking a page from its quiz show cousin Jeopardy! in inviting back former players for another chance to spin the wheel, but not everybody is happy about it. Many fans think it’s unfair that the show is allowing people to compete twice when hopeful viewers often take many years to appear on ‘Wheel’ and a large number never achieve their dream. On Monday, May 27, the long-running game show kicked off its Fan Favorite week, which sees past contestants return for a shot at redemption or, in some cases, for repeated glory. The latter was certainly the case for Cynthia King from Warren, Michigan, who won more than $83,000 during her first appearance back in February when she nailed the Bonus Round puzzle. As she explained to host Pat Sajak at the start of Monday’s episode, she hosted 75 friends and family for a watch party of...

Drew Carey and Ken Jennings are two TV stars beloved by fans due to appearing as hosts of two popular game shows.

Drew hosts The Price Is Right, taking over in 2007 after TV icon Bob Barker retired.

Ken hosts the popular clue and question game Jeopardy!, where he previously became a legendary contestant.

They’re both game show hosts, but some fans may not have realized they share another connection between them.

Drew and Ken recently celebrated their birthdays, and fans wished them well.

Their birthdays fall on the same date, giving them a special connection.

Drew Carey and Ken Jennings celebrate special day

This past Thursday, Drew and Ken each celebrated their birthdays. Drew was born on May 23, 1958, and turned 66.

The game show he appears on as host most weekdays, The Price Is Right, used their official Instagram to celebrate his day.

They shared two photos of Drew, including...

By virtually any metric, Matt Amodio is one of the most successful quiz show contestants of all time.

The Medina, Ohio native, who now works as a quantitative researcher in New York, burst onto the trivia scene in 2021 with a commanding performance on American game show institution Jeopardy! Amodio would go on to dot his name all over the hallowed Jeopardy! record books, winning 38 consecutive games (third most all time), taking in $1,518,601 in prize-winnings (also third most all time), and finishing third in the inaugural Jeopardy! Masters tournament in 2023.

Now Amodio has returned for the second installment of Jeopardy! Masters alongside familiar competitors James Holzhauer, Amy Schneider, and Mattea Roach; and fresh faces Victoria Groce and Yogesh Raut. This time around, however, the ultra-champ hasn’t done too well. After five episodes (consisting of 10 games), Amodio finds himself in last place – hammering home just how challenging Jeopardy! has become and...

Familiar faces, harder questions, higher stakes ...

There's a lot to like about Jeopardy tournaments that bring back the show's top-performing contestants and pit them head-to-head in single-elimination battle royales.

But as the film studio execs who kept blowing up the superhero franchise until it exploded have recently learned the hard way, too much of a good thing can lead to alienated audiences.

And now more than ever, once you lose 'em, it's hard to win 'em back.

To be clear, there's no indication that Jeopardy's recent string of tournaments -- the longest in series history -- has had a negative impact on the show's ratings.

But "tournament fatigue" has become a buzzword in the Jeopardy-obsessed corners of social media, and media outlets have begun running editorials alleging that the show has lost its way by focusing too much on past victors.

On the heels of the Tournament of Champions,...

Jeopardy! is celebrating a significant milestone as it turns 60 years old.

The long-running trivia show has undergone several changes throughout the decades, but if there’s one thing that comes to mind when viewers think of Jeopardy!, it’s Alex Trebek.

Alex served as Jeopardy!’s host for 37 years, and it didn’t take long for him to become a household name.

But Alex had to step down from his position when his battle with pancreatic cancer interfered with his career, and sadly, Alex lost his battle with cancer in November 2020.

Although Alex is gone, he’s certainly not forgotten, as evidenced by a recent campaign announced by Jeopardy!

On Instagram, Jeopardy! announced its 60th birthday in a post dedicated to Alex and his legacy.

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Recently, Jeopardy! Offered a strange tribute to announcer, Johnny Gilbert. However, the creation has fans and Johnny alike in amusement.

Johnny Gilbert Gets A Bizarre Tribute From Co-hosts

In 1984, Johnny Gilbert joined the crew of Jeopardy! Since taking over the role, he the only cast member in every episode of the show. In honor of Johnny’s huge accomplishments, Jeopardy! co-hosts made a big bizarre gesture. On the official Instagram page, they detail an intricate cake sculpting process of the long-time TV announcer’s face and body. Who wouldn’t be surprised by a replica of themselves in cake form?

Johnny Gilbert Receives The Gesture With Grace

In the Jeopardy! video, the artist is using modeling chocolate and fondant icing to create a miniature Johnny Gilbert. Additionally, fitting him to a tee, the tiny figure sports the signature silver and red coat and a headset. Furthermore, the little chocolate hand...

Jeopardy! is getting ready to celebrate its 60th anniversary and while doing so, it will be honoring the late Alex Trebek in the process. He passed away in November 2020 from pancreatic cancer and Ken Jennings has since taken over the hosting duties. So, how will the show be honoring Trebek’s legacy as well as this huge milestone? Keep reading for more details.

Jeopardy! Honors Alex Trebek During 60th Anniversary

Alex Trebek was synonymous with Jeopardy! for thirty-six years until he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He eventually opted to exit the show and the search for the perfect host was on. Of course, no one could ever replace Trebek, that would be impossible. They tried out a variety of personalities to see who was best suited for the job. In the end, Ken Jennings, a previous show champ, and actress Mayim Bialik, took on co-hosting duties. Fans had mixed feelings about Bialik and,...

Jeopardy!‘s 2024 Tournament of Champions continued to deliver surprises on Tuesday night (February 27) as Season 39 super-champ and fan favorite Hannah Wilson was knocked out of the competition. Wilson’s elimination marked two back-to-back shockers, as 21-game winner and front-runner Cris Pannullo was defeated on Monday (February 26), bringing a premature end to his Toc journey. Tuesday’s game saw Wilson, a puzzle designer from Chicago, Illinois, up against David Sibley, an Episcopal priest from Walla Walla, Washington, and Yungsheng Wang, a deputy public defender originally from Lafayette, Louisiana. Sibley got out to an early lead, proving to be fast on the buzzer and answering 11 clues correctly in the first round. He also found and answered the game’s first Daily Double, even dropping a Salt n Peppa reference for good measure. Wilson fought back in Double Jeopardy and briefly took the lead after landing on a Daily Double and boosting her score.

February 28th brings a brand new collection of Connections and today's answers shouldn't be too difficult for fans of the game to solve. The categories aren't too niche in today's game and there aren't many words that could be confused with other sections.

The word-grouping game has gathered a lot of attention since the popularity of Wordle back in 2020. When The New York Times acquired Wordle their entire daily game section had a big resurgence with many new games being created to help players find more simple gameplay games to add to their morning routines. Connections is fairly new in the scope of daily games, but has hooked quite a few players since it began.

Related Yesterday's Connections Answers Missed yesterday's answers, here they are! Today's Connections Category Hints February 28th #261

Before we fully spoil today's Connections answers, we wanted to provide a few hints in the form of the daily categories.

Jeopardy! is having a little fun ahead of its much-anticipated Tournament of Champions by awarding some popular contestants with Jeopardy! Honors; however, fans believe one particular player was snubbed. Ahead of the 2024 Toc, which kicks off on Friday, February 23, the long-running game show will air its first-ever Jeopardy! Honors event. This light-hearted special, which was taped during the Toc, will stream on YouTube at 6 pm Pt on Thursday, February 22. The official Jeopardy! Instagram account revealed the categories and winners on Tuesday, February, 20, naming 2022 Toc winner Amy Schneider as the Alex Trebek Person of the Year. Other winners included 21-day champ Cris Pannullo as Most Valuable Player, Second Chance and Champions Wildcard victor Juveria Zaheer for Breakthrough Performance, and Martha Bath, who also appeared on the Art Fleming era of Jeopardy!, for Best Interview.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Jeopardy! (@jeopardy) Elsewhere, Yungsheng Wang won Best Signature,...

Former Jeopardy! host Mayim Bialik celebrates the show's recent Emmy win despite her dismissal. Mayim Bialik congratulates Keke Palmer for becoming the first woman to win Outstanding Host since 2009. Bialik's sudden dismissal from Jeopardy! was a shock to viewers.

Former Jeopardy! host Mayim Bialik celebrates the popular game show’s recent Emmy win despite her sudden dismissal from the show. Jeopardy!, since its inception, has primarily featured a single host who anchors the show and tests the knowledge of various contestants with clues in the form of the answer to a question. This format changed when Alex Trebek, the show’s longest-running host, unfortunately passed away in 2020, and was succeeded by Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik.

Following Jeopardy!’s recent Emmy win for Outstanding Game Show, Mayim Bialik took to her personal Instagram account to celebrate the show she was recently dismissed from while also congratulating Keke Palmer, who became...

Ken Jennings says his Jeopardy! rivalry with “villain” James Holzhauer is all for show. In a new episode of Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace (streaming now on Max), host Chris Wallace asks Jennings about his on-screen feud with the Jeopardy champ. Jennings says that Holzhauer intentionally created his villain persona like one would in pro wrestling. “Am I crazy or is there a bit of an edge in your rivalry with James Holzhauer or Jeopardy James? It seems like there’s a little bit of an edge there,” Wallace asked the game show host. As Jennings replies: “The thing you have to understand about James is, he decided at one point in preparing for the show that Jeopardy needed a villain. He’s a pro wrestling fan. And he understands that it makes a game exciting when the audience has a rooting interest. And he puts on this persona as an over-the-top,...

Elizabeth Banks is more than ready for a Press Your Luck contestant to waylay all those Whammys and walk away with the ever-elusive $1 million prize.

But that is not the only prize the primetime game show has its eyes on in the months ahead.

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Mayim Bialik is set to return to Jeopardy! on February 20, taking over from Ken Jennings, who has been handling hosting duties on the currently airing 39th season since September. The Call Me Kat star will begin her latest stint with a High School Reunion Tournament, which will run for 14 episodes in place of regular episodes from February 20 to March 9. The special competition will see 27 former Teen Tournament contestants battling it out for a 100,000 prize and a guaranteed spot in the 2023 Tournament of Champions. Bialik, who recently hosted the prime-time Celebrity Jeopardy! episodes, will remain on as host of the regular show following the High School Reunion tournament, while Jennings will take a break. It is not currently known when Jennings will return to the role. As always, Jeopardy! viewers were divided when it came to their preferred host, with some dreading Bialik’s upcoming return. “Love Ken Jennings as Jeopardy’s host…...

It’s good news for comedian Hasan Minhaj, as Jeopardy! viewers appear to have found a new candidate for the “most annoying contestant ever.” Delivery dispatcher Jake DeArruda is the contestant in question, as some fans have deemed him “unwatchable.” The Ludlow, Vermont native has been on a roll since knocking Troy Meyer off the winner’s podium last week and, as of Tuesday (January 31), has won three games in a row. “Is it just me or does anyone else think Jake is the most annoying contestant ever?” one Twitter user commented after the latest episode, and others seemed to agree. “I won’t be able to watch him much longer,” tweeted another viewer. “I’m normally pretty tolerant of the quirkier champs, but Omg this guy. Ugh.” Alright, ladies. Drop a in the comments if you agree with Ken! pic.twitter.com/sibY7zJSV5 — Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) February 1, 2023 I won...

SmartLess Media, the company that grew out of Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett’s eponymous podcast, has lined up its first slate of audio series.

The company is launching four new shows after striking a multi-million-dollar deal with Wondery and Amazon Music and hiring Richard Korson as President.

The four shows are Bad Dates hosted by Jameela Jamil, Amy Always Wins hosted by Rob Corddry, Owned hosted by Rex Chapman and Just Jack & Will, a Will & Grace rewatch podcast hosted by Hayes and Eric McCormack.

Bad Dates will launch on February 6 on Amazon Music and on all podcast services on February 13. The show will feature a panel of guests sharing tales of their worst andcraziest dates ever, before weighing in on everyone else’s misfortune. Produced by Smartless Media, the series was created by Robert Cohen, who exec produces with Jamil with Stewart Bailey as producer.

In Amy Always Wins,...

Ken Jennings is feeling the wrath of “Jeopardy!” viewers after the champion-turned-host appeared to play favourites with his rulings during his first week of the show’s 39th season.

According to People, controversy was sparked when contestant Luigi de Guzman answered a question in which a painting was shown on the screen, with the clue reading, “Here’s a typical 19th-century landscape by this British painter.”

“Who is Constant?” de Guzman said.

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“Say it again,” Jennings replied.

“Sorry, who is Constable?” de Guzman replied, with Jennings accepting his answer as correct.

Later in that same episode, contestant Harriet Wagner experienced a similar misstep when answering a question about the name of a science fiction author by responding, “Who is Angela LeGuin — sorry, Ursula LeGuin.”

This time, however, Jennings interrupted and told her she was incorrect.

“Yes, Harriet, you...

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Welcome to the 179th episode of TV’s Top 5, The Hollywood Reporter’s TV podcast.

Every week, hosts Lesley Goldberg (West Coast TV editor) and Daniel Fienberg (chief TV critic) break down the latest TV news with context from the business and critical sides, welcome showrunners, executives and other guests, and provide a critical guide of what to watch (or skip, as the case may be).

This week, we’re joined by Palm Springs writer Andy Siara to discuss his new time loop show, Peacock’s mystery comedy The Resort.

Here’s how the episode plays out:

1. Headlines

Krysten Ritter, Jeopardy, For All Mankind, Kate Winslet, Bryan Cranston and Samantha Bee lead the week in TV headlines.

2. San Diego Comic-Con headlines

Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira are returning to The Walking Dead but in a limited series and not a slate of feature films.

Former Jeopardy! champion Buzzy Cohen has caused quite the buzz with a cryptic tweet that has fans convinced he will be returning to host the long-running game show. Call Me Kat star Mayim Bialik and Jeopardy‘s greatest of all-time Ken Jennings have been sharing hosting duties ever since producer Mike Richards was dropped from the position last year. However, based on some recent tweets, it appears that Cohen might just be coming aboard to host the Celebrity Jeopardy! primetime specials. The speculation started last week after the game show fan account BuzzerBlog tweeted, “100 prepared to be wrong but still not totally believing that the Mayim-hosts-primetime-Jeopardy thing is still here. If that was still a thing I feel like the many press releases talking about Celebrity Jeopardy would have mentioned her by now.” Cohen, who was the Grand Champion of the 2017 Tournament of Champions, replied to the tweet with a Gif of Yoda saying,...

Top Chef leads the field with five nominations for the fourth annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards, which were announced today. Netflix scooped a dozen noms to top all networks and platforms.

Launched in 2019, the Critics Choice Real TV Awards celebrate programming across platforms and also recognize industry leaders with special awards highlighting career achievements. The 2022 ceremony hosted by Randy and Jason Sklar is set for June 12 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.

“Given its ongoing popularity across broadcast and cable networks, streaming services and other platforms, it’s clear that unscripted programming is deserving of special recognition by the Critics Choice Association,” said Ed Martin, President of the Critics Choice Association’s TV Branch. “The exciting programs and diverse personalities selected by our five nominating committees represent the best that this multi-faceted genre has to offer.”

Here are the nominees for the fourth annual Critics Choice Real...

Exclusive: For the second consecutive year in a row, the GLAAD Media Awards will count on Hulu as its official streaming partner. The streamer will air highlights from the LGBTQ awards show—taking place in Los Angeles on April 2— beginning on April 16.

The celebration will honor media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues.

Hosts and series producers of the Emmy-nominated HBO series We’re Here, Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O’Hara, and D.J. “Shangela” Pierce, will host the 33rd Annual celebration honoring Kacey Musgraves with the Vanguard Award, and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez with the Stephen F. Kolzak Award.

Award recipients will be announced in several of GLAAD’s television and film categories. Singer/songwriter Jake Wesley Rogers will open the ceremony with a special performance.

“During the GLAAD Media Awards, Hollywood’s biggest and brightest names will speak out against attacks on LGBTQ people...

Refresh for updates… On what would have been her 100th birthday, the beloved TV legend Betty White is being remembered with online tributes, special screenings and animal charity challenges.

The Cincinnati Zoo even named a newborn penguin in her honor, calling the blue penguin chick “Rose” after White’s Golden Girls character. “We think Betty would approve,” the Zoo tweeted.

In fact, animal rights and charities are a common theme in the White tributes, honoring the actress’ longtime championing of the cause.

“In honor of the late, great Betty White,” tweeted actress Bernadette Peters, “we ask that you participate in the #BettyWhiteChallenge by donating to Broadway Barks. Funds raised will be distributed amongst our network of 40+ animal shelters and rescue groups. Rip Dear Sweet Betty! Woof Woof.”

On the big screen, White is being celebrated tonight with the one-night theatrical release by Fathom Events of the documentary Betty White: A Celebration.

Refresh for updates… Tributes are pouring in for Oscar-winning actor, director, civil rights activist and humanitarian Sidney Poitier, who has died at age 94.

“For over 80 years, Sidney and I laughed, cried and made as much mischief as we could,” said Harry Belafonte in a statement (the two met in the mid-1940s while working at The American Negro Theatre in New York City). “He was truly my brother and partner in trying to make this world a little better. He certainly made mine a whole lot better.”

In a statement to Deadline, Denzel Washington said, “It was a privilege to call Sidney Poitier my friend. He was a gentle man and opened doors for all of us that had been closed for years. God bless him and his family.”

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Westworld actor Jeffrey Wright was among the first to share his thoughts on Poitier’s passing.

What if the right Jeopardy! host was the obvious choice all along?

Sony Pictures Television, the studio behind Jeopardy!, announced today that two guest hosts will see the beloved quiz show institution through to the end of the calendar year, following the ousting of the former executive producer and the show’s (poor) choice to replace Alex Trebek, Mike Richards.

Former guest host Mayim Bialik, who has already secured a job hosting primetime Jeopardy! specials, will begin her next guest hosting stint on September 20 and end it the first week of November, for seven weeks total. Ken Jennings, the undisputed Jeopardy! Goat, will then take over through December.

Though Sony previously claimed that it would restart the guest hosting “audition” process that saw Jennings, Bialik, Richards, and nearly a dozen other contestants try their hands at replacing the departed Trebek, it now seems possible that it will just try to...

When Jeopardy! Goat contestant Brad Rutter spoke to Den of Geek earlier this year, he shared his opinion that there is only one perfect Jeopardy! host to replace the departed Alex Trebek.

“Alex,” Rutter said. “But we can’t do it, unfortunately. That’s one of the terrible things about it. I can’t even really imagine what it’s going to be like.”

Alex Trebek was about as irreplaceable as a TV personality can be. As the host and quiz master of Jeopardy! for 37 years, the Canadian entertainer was the perfect combination of studious, professional, and playful. Following Trebek’s death from pancreatic cancer in November 2020, Jeopardy!’s producers realized there was no point in replacing the TV giant with only one host. That’s why they ultimately decided to go with a roster of multiple guest hosts for the show’s 37th season.

This was, in part, to...