Jennings, a former “Jeopardy!” contestant who holds the record for the longest consecutive winning streak, became a guest co-host in 2021 following the death of the show’s original and legendary host, Alex Trebek. He became the show’s sole host for Season 40 when it began in September 2023 following Mayim Bialik’s exit.

Contestant Heather Ryan shared her thoughts about a controversial clue that had host Ken Jennings apologizing to her on air.

Ken Jennings found himself in an uncomfortable situation over a “problematic” statement made on Jeopardy!The awkward moment took place during the category “Complete the Rhyming Phrase” of the long-running game show.