October 30th 2024.
Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings found himself in hot water this week after a controversial clue on the show. The contestant in question was a female player named Heather Ryan, who was competing against Will Wallace and Ian Taylor for the coveted prize money.
During the "Complete the Rhyming Phrase" category, Ken read out the clue, "Men seldom make passes at...". The correct answer was "girls who wear glasses", but as Ken pointed out, the clue was "a little problematic" since Heather, the only female player, was also wearing glasses. He quickly apologized to Heather, who remained silent while Will answered correctly and added a sarcastic "very" to the mix.
The clue caused quite a stir among viewers, who took to social media to express their outrage. Many felt that the clue was "awful" and "sexist", while others defended its inclusion as a famous quote from Dorothy Parker. Will also offered an apology after the incident.
The long-running game show, which has been on the air for 60 years, has featured some of the biggest names in Hollywood on its Celebrity Jeopardy! spin-off. However, not everyone has been able to make it onto the main show, including Oscar-winner Emma Stone who revealed that she applies every year but has yet to be selected.
Despite the controversy, Jeopardy! continues to be a fan-favorite and a dream for many trivia buffs. As Emma Stone stated in a podcast, she watches the show every night and takes the quiz every June in hopes of one day making it onto the show.
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