'Jeopardy!' contestant says white power sign was 'terrible misunderstanding'

Hand Gesture From Mass. ‘Jeopardy!' Contestant Draws Rebuke From 100s of Others

Hundreds of former “Jeopardy!” contestants condemned a hand gesture used by a man from Winthrop, Massachusetts, on the show this week, saying that it appeared similar to a well-known white supremacist symbol. Kelly Donohue on Thursday denied that he intentionally used a racist sign on television and condemned white supremacy. The statement, released a day prior, was signed by 580 former “Jeopardy!” contestants who called him out along with the s…

Over 450 past Jeopardy contestants call on show to address alleged ‘white power’ symbol

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‘Jeopardy!’ contestant calls hand gesture controversy a ‘terrible misunderstanding’

Kelly Donohue, a three-day “Jeopardy!” champion, recently drew backlash for making a hand gesture widely associated with white supremacy. | Twitter screenshotA ‘Jeopardy!’ contestant has faced backlash after making a hand gesture widely associated with white supremacy at the start of the quiz show on Tuesday, April 27A “Jeopardy!” contestant has faced backlash after making a hand gesture widely associated with white supremacy at the start of th…

'Jeopardy!' contestant accused of making white power sign - apology demands ensue

Former contestants have thoughts

‘Jeopardy!’ Winner Condemns White Supremacy After Social Media Users Accuse Him of Holding White Power Sign

"Jeopardy!" winner Kelly Donohue condemned white supremacy on Thursday after receiving a wave of hate on social media for making a three-fingered gesture that people falsely associated with white power groups.

Former <i>Jeopardy! </i>contestants demand apology from player over alleged ‘white power’ symbol

A Jeopardy! contestant insisted he did not use a “white power” symbol during an appearance on the game show amid outcry from former contestants that he apologize.