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!’
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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.
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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.
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.
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