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Jeopardy!’s Ken Jennings reveals ‘hallucinatory’ moment on show and how producers tested him when he became host

KEN Jennings has shared new details about hosting Jeopardy!, including his most surreal moment and the boot camp-style training he underwent.

The former champion, 50, opened up about being the face of the game show in a new interview with CBS News.

Ken Jennings spoke about growing into his role as Jeopardy! host

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Ken Jennings spoke about growing into his role as Jeopardy! hostCredit: CBS News
The G.O.A.T contestant won a still-record 74 games before being named host

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The G.O.A.T contestant won a still-record 74 games before being named hostCredit: Getty
He revealed to CBS that he was put through mock games to test if he 'would do the right thing' on the fly

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He revealed to CBS that he was put through mock games to test if he ‘would do the right thing’ on the flyCredit: CBS News

Ken sat down with Luke Burbank to discuss going from a famed Jeopardy! contestant to the permanent host.

Ken was not initially selected for the hosting role.

Ken and Mayim Bialik were initially announced as co-hosts in July 2022, succeeding the late…


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“Jeopardy!” Producers Defend Bringing Back Amy Schneider for Masters

Jeopardy! legends are household names these days—and thanks to their quizzing prowess, they make tournaments and other specials that much more fun to watch. Jeopardy! Masters is the next spectacle on the docket, premiering May 1 and featuring reigning Masters champ James Holzhauer; Season 1 Masters finalists Matt Amodio and Mattea Roach; Tournament of Champions (ToC) winner Yogesh Raut; and Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament (JIT) champ Victoria Groce. All five earned their spots in the competition, but one slot was left open for the coveted “Producers’ Pick.” At the Inside Jeopardy! Live on Tour event on April 12 in New York City, producer Sarah Foss announced that 2022 ToC winner Amy Schneider was their choice…


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