‘Jeopardy,’ ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Give 2024 Dirty Answers, Celebrity Lookalikes and Tricky Clues
There are some big changes happening on game shows this year, notably the departure of Pat Sajak after 40 years as host of Wheel of Fortune.
Ryan Seacrest takes over permanently, joining Ken Jennings as the new lead on some of TV’s longest-running shows whose contestants have given viewers this year There are some crazy moments, ranging from the risqué to the confusing.
Check out the craziest game show moments of 2024 below, including one viral “Wheel of Fortune” player’s explanation for his unexpected answer.
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Offensive answer
Tavaris Williams gave an answer that went viral on “Wheel of Fortune,” chiming in to say “right up the ass.” (ABC)
“Wheel of Fortune” contestant Tavaris Williams made an instant splash with his May 23 appearance and NSFW answers.
In the guessing game, the puzzle board contains the letters of the phrase “_ _ _ _ /I _ /T _ E /B _ _ T!”
Williams quickly jumped in and said confidently: “Right on the ass.”
His answer was met with a brief silence, then laughter from the audience, followed by a “What?” from fellow contestant Tyra, and an unequivocal “no” from Sajak, Williams A surprised expression flashed across his face.
The correct answer is “This/is/the best!”
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“I try to beat my contestants by buzzing first and letting my brain catch up,” Williams told Fox News Digital of his now-infamous TV moment.
“When my brain was ready to speak, I saw the R, I saw the B, I saw the T. I chose ‘right on the ass’…once [host Pat Sajak] Saying ‘no’, oh, that’s the worst feeling,” he continued with a laugh.
After the taping, Williams had to keep the moment a secret from his family who gathered to watch the live broadcast.
“My wife said, ‘I’m now married to a meme,'” he said with a laugh, noting that his family is generally very supportive.
Williams did walk away with $9,500, but fans took to social media laughing at the risqué answer almost as soon as the moment aired.
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History-making low score
“Jeopardy!” contestant Erin Buker received the second-lowest score in the show’s history. (ABC/Jeopardy)
A “Jeopardy!” contestant earned an unfortunate place in the show’s history as she received the show’s second-lowest score ever.
Erin Buker, who ended up with a score of $7,200, told Fox News Digital that while she had a “pretty cool” time recording the episode, she described it as an “out-of-body experience.” experience”.
“You’re searching, you see the clue, but you don’t remember what category it is,” she explained. “You’re reminding yourself not to make weird faces because you’re on live television…The way they recorded it was like a live show. They really tried to keep it tight.”
Although her performance didn’t live up to expectations, Booker said she “would love to do it again.”
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famous faces
“Jeopardy!” has not one, but two contestants this year that left viewers with endless memories.
The first is David Erb, who bears a striking resemblance to actor Clint Eastwood.
“David looks like a few different guys. Clint Eastwood is one of them,” says “Jeopardy!” a fan wrote on Reddit.
Another person shared on X (formerly Twitter), “Is it just me or does David on #Jeopardy remind anyone else of a young Clint Eastwood?”
“Jeopardy!” contestant David Erb bears a resemblance to Clint Eastwood, according to fans. (Jeopardy/ABC)
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Another contestant who caught the attention of viewers was Father Steve Jakubowski, a Catholic priest from Michigan who quickly gained many fans online.
“Jeopardy has a hot priest, please send help,” one user wrote on X.
Father Steve Jakubowski told Fox News Digital that Ken Jennings and the rest of the “Jeopardy!” crew were “very kind” to him. (ABC/Jeopardy!)
Jakubowski said in a statement to Fox News Digital that being on “Jeopardy!” was “a great experience.”
“Ken and all the producers and team were very kind to me because it was new to have a Catholic priest on the show,” he explains. “I hope this left a positive impression on my community and church. The show aired at 3:30 where I live in Austin, so we had a watch party with students and parents at the parochial school – So much fun sharing this with our parish.
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Second day at work
Ryan Seacrest replaces longtime host Pat Sajak, who retired last year. (Ryan Seacrest Instagram)
Seacrest took over from Sajak as Wheel of Fortune host this year, and people were quick to blame him for the contestants’ drubbing.
On his second night hosting, contestant Erica spun a $1 million wedge during her turn. During the bonus round, that wedge can be replaced with a $100,000 wedge, meaning if she wins the tournament, she could win the big prize.
Erica solves the first puzzle and finds a mysterious wedge worth $1,000 and can choose to uncover it or give it up.
“It could be bankrupt, it could be $10,000,” Seacrest explained. After she decided to take the plunge, Airica launched bankrupt wedges and Seacrest had to repossess million-dollar wedges.
“Wheel of Fortune” fans are upset after a Seacrest player missed out on a chance to win a million-dollar prize. (Getty Images/Wheel of Fortune/ABC)
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Fans online felt Seacrest didn’t interpret the rules correctly and compared him negatively to Sajak.
“Pat would explain that if she took the risk, she would lose her million-dollar wedge,” one fan wrote on X.
Others defended Seacrest, pointing out that contestants are given an outline of the rules and gameplay ahead of time, or may learn the rules in a shortened time frame.
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sexist cues
In an episode of “Jeopardy!,” the “Complete Rhyming Phrases” category quickly put the game in an awkward position. (Getty Images/Jeopardy!/ABC)
Jennings bore the brunt of criticism for “sexist” clues on the show in October.
In this episode, the “Complete Rhyming Phrases” category includes a clue that reads “Men rarely…”
Defending champion Will Wallace answered correctly: “Girls with glasses.”
Jennings realized the prompt might make female contestant Heather Ryan uncomfortable because she wears glasses on the show.
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“Something’s wrong, sorry, Heather,” Jennings said, with Wallace adding “very much” defending his rival.
This controversial phrase was attributed to the famous poet Dorothy Parker.
Fans of the game show were quick to react to the tension on social media.
One viewer wrote on
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Celebrities Confused
Some “Jeopardy!” clues left contestants completely overwhelmed, as was the case with some of this year’s pop culture clues.
In February, during the final round of “Jeopardy! Champions Wild Card,” contestants were knocked out by a letter in the title of a Johnny Cash song.
The clue to the question: “‘It kind of spurred me on to play it straight,’ Johnny Cash said of the 1956 hit song, to which the correct answer is “I Go This Way.” .
Unfortunately for all the contestants, a letter cost them all points and time in the championship wild card. All three contestants answered “Walk the Line,” omitting the letter “I.”
Contestants were knocked out by the letter “I” in their answers to the final “Jeopardy!” question. (Getty Images)
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A month later, on an episode of “Jeopardy: Tournament of Champions,” contestants Ben Chan, Yogesh Raut and Troy Meyer missed out on winning a $400 prize for a Taylor Swift song in the “Song of Youth” category. clue.
“Inspired by her bestie, ‘When Someone Tells You They Love You,’ Taytay sings ‘You’ll Believe Them’ at This Champion Age,” Jennings read the tip.
The correct answer is “Fifteen,” which is the title of the country-pop song from Swift’s 2008 second studio album, “Fearless.” The musician has previously said that “Fifteen” was inspired by her high school best friend Abigail Anderson, who went through a painful relationship with her boyfriend when she and Swift were 15. separate.
“We’re going to get killed for this,” Meyer said, laughing.
A clue about a Taylor Swift song stumps Jeopardy. Contestants. (Getty Images)
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“Painful” mistakes
A “Wheel of Fortune” contestant lost his grand prize because of a wrong letter. (Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for CBS Media Ventures/Sony Pictures Television)
Wheel of Fortune fans are frustrated after a player made a costly mistake during an episode in May.
When the card read “DU _ _ – _ _ LLED PLATYPUS,” contestant Kimberly Wright landed on an Express wedge.
“I’m going to slap the F,” Wright said to the groans of the studio audience.
Wright apparently thought the correct answer was “duck-billed platypus,” but it was actually “duck-billed platypus.”
Contestant Marie Kioski of Owasso, Miss., solved the puzzle and won a trip to Margaritaville Resort Club in Rio Mar, Puerto Rico, worth $7,250.
“Omg this is so painful. F?? She thought the platypus was full? What the hell was in it?” one viewer wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
