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Ken Jennings Made A Big Mistake While Hosting ‘Jeopardy!’

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Ken Jennings has been sharing hosting duties with actress Mayim Bialik this year, after longtime Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek died in 2020. While Ken has been doing a great job as host and many fans enjoy watching him transition from champion to host of the game show, he is still human. In a recent episode, he made a big mistake.

Fans rushed to social media after Ken was heard cursing on the show after accidentally revealing the answer to a trivia question. In a clip now viral on social media, Ken says, “Forty, 23, 38, and 74, which is larger than all of them … ”

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Ken Jennings makes a mistake and curses while hosting ‘Jeopardy!’

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An off-screen voice yells, “You gave it away!” and Ken responds, “Oh, s–t!” This prompted the contestants and audience members to laugh. Ken has made a few other mistakes such as letting one contestant change their answer and then not letting another do the same.

RELATED: Mayim Bialik And Ken Jennings Feel The Pressure Of Following ‘Jeopardy!’ Host Alex Trebek

JEOPARDY! contestant and record-breaking winner Ken Jennings, who won 74 straight games and more than $2.5 million during his first run as a contestant on the show, (episodes aired June 2, 2004-November 30, 2004), photographed circa November 2004. ph: TV Guide / courtesy Everett Collection

Even though Ken is still learning the ropes, many fans loved the error and thought it was hilarious. While this week brought a laugh or two, it also brought some sad emotions as it was the second anniversary of Alex’s death from cancer.

CALL ME KAT, Ken Jennings, on-set, Call Me Ken Jennings’ (Season 3, ep. 301, aired Sept. 29, 2022). photo: Lisa Rose / ©Fox / Courtesy Everett Collection

The show paid tribute to Alex with a special category called “Remembering Alex Trebek” featuring trivia about the late game show host. May he rest in peace.

RELATED: Ken Jennings Remembers Gift Alex Trebek’s Widow Gave Him One Year Later

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