US Edition‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Call Out Show Over ‘Confusing’ James Bond Clue
DAVIESS COUNTY, KENTUCKY, JUL 7 – The confusing Final Jeopardy clue referenced two Oscar-winning James Bond songs but asked for the lead actor, causing hesitation among contestants and fans, according to multiple viewers.
- On July 7, Jeopardy! aired a Final Jeopardy round with a clue about the last two Best Original Song Oscar winners sharing movie titles, hosted by Ken Jennings.
- The clue's confusing phrasing led viewers and fans to question if the answer sought was the actor or the character from the movies “Skyfall” and “No Time to Die” .
- Contestants Vince Carter and Scott Riccardi correctly answered “Who is Daniel Craig,” while Ashley Caval Curto incorrectly guessed “Timothée Chalamet,” sparking viewer criticism of the clue's clarity.
- Fans posted on Jeopardy!'s YouTube page that the clue was “poorly phrased” and “too easy,” with some expressing confusion over whether the answer was Daniel Craig or James Bond.
- The controversy highlights challenges in show question clarity, with Jennings expressing empathy for contestants and viewers’ frustration over the ambiguous Final Jeopardy prompt.
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