US EditionKen Jennings Gets Candid About Making Changes to ‘Jeopardy!’
- Ken Jennings, the contestant-turned-host of Jeopardy!, made a harsh ruling in a September 27, 2024 episode that affected contestant Kelly Proulx's $2,000 prize.
- The ruling occurred because Proulx answered with 'falls' instead of the required singular 'fall' in a question about a waterfall, which Jennings acknowledged was severe but did not alter the final game outcome.
- This decision caused Proulx to drop to last place in that round with $3,600, drawing strong criticism from fans on Reddit’s r/Jeopardy, who called the ruling unfair and harsh.
- Jennings admitted taking accountability for the tough ruling while emphasizing, 'It was not a foregone conclusion until the very end,' reflecting his empathy for contestants facing high-pressure conditions.
- The incident highlights Jennings’ ongoing challenge of balancing strictness with contestant support as he continues hosting Jeopardy! After Alex Trebek’s 2020 death and maintains the show’s tradition and format.
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Ken Jennings Gets Candid About Making Changes to ‘Jeopardy!’
The host talks about taking the reins from the late Alex Trebek.
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‘Jeopardy!’ host Ken Jennings has ‘100% empathy’ for contestants’ show fails
On the opening night red carpet for the TCM Classic Film Festival, Jennings praised his predecessor, the late Alex Trebek, but noted "one difference" they have.
‘Jeopardy!’ host Ken Jennings has ‘100% empathy’ for contestants' show fails
"Jeopardy!" host Ken Jennings knows it’s not easy to compete on the show, having once been a contestant himself.On the opening night red carpet for the TCM Classic Film Festival, Jennings praised his predecessor, the late Alex Trebek, but noted "one difference" they have."Alex was a perfect host, but if there’s one difference between us is I remember what it was like to be a contestant. My heart just goes out to these people," Jennings told Fox …
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