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Jeopardy! Fans will pick up “classic game show formats” for $800.
Jeopardy! 2020 has seen many changes since the death of its longtime beloved host, Alex Trebek.
The quiz show has cycled through its fair share of guest hosts and spent several seasons co-hosting actress Mayim Bialik and champion athlete Ken Jennings. The 2023 Writers Guild of America strike on the show featured a series of tournaments, frequent questions, and returning players, much to the dismay of fans.
however, Jeopardy! Season 41 returned to its normal model on Monday, September 9, with a few changes. Jennings, 50, was also made the permanent host for the season, and fans were eager to share their thoughts on the long-running series’ return.
“Tough start to the new season. Maybe double series #Crisis Fits the contestants better,” said a fan of the show. “It was also a great start to the 41st season of my beloved “Jeopardy!”,” declared another.
However, the talk of the night came when contestant Amanda White incorrectly answered, “Who’s a sugar daddy?” When asked who the father is Little Orphan Annie.
“Sugar Daddy in Little Orphan Annie? I thought about being healthier about Annie,” one fan responded. Another posted, “Amanda is hesitant to say the words “sugar daddy” at risk, but then goes for it even if it’s wrong… I am Amanda’s. Much respect.
Amanda hesitates to say the words “sugar daddy” at a crisis, but then to go for it even if she’s wrong… I respect you so much.
— caity (@ktmob_) September 9, 2024
So what’s next Jeopardy!? The Sony production will see a few more updates in the coming months, including a new spinoff. Pop culture crisis!, was hosted by Colin Jost, which began production in August. This Inside Jeopardy! The podcast will be getting a new host, though their identity has not yet been revealed.
The premiere of Jeopardy! Comes with equal to Wheel of Fortune Monday, September 9, where Ryan Seacrest started it Replacing the iconic Pat Sajak as host after 41 seasons.
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