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

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 … ”

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

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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