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Ken Jennings starts hosting Jeopardy tonight: Jeopardy begins new host selection endeavor
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White people keep failing upward. Defend turbo racist remarks, get to host the biggest game show! Very cool.
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A good first show from Ken. It's clear that many people have knives out for him because of his past fuck ups or his associations. I do wish people could save their hatred for those more deserving, but I certainly won't excuse his or others' past behavior. Personally, I think as Ken has acknowledged his errors in judgement and apologized for them, he will better himself and those around him.
I will continue to update this when news arises around new guest hosts (if they don't get their own thread) and when each new guest host appears. Katie Couric is rumored to be next, and hopefully LaVar Burton, who I adore, can get up there too.
I will continue to update this when news arises around new guest hosts (if they don't get their own thread) and when each new guest host appears. Katie Couric is rumored to be next, and hopefully LaVar Burton, who I adore, can get up there too.
I've watched Jeopardy every day for years, love it and Alex Trebek was an amazing host. If they put Ken Jennings on the podium, I'll probably stop watching. He's so charmless and unlikable, even setting aside his shitty takes on Twitter. I cannot think of a more milquetoast choice. Wake me up when Levar starts hosting, much better choice in my opinion.
That seems like a weird use of that phrase given that the last major thing he did was win the Jeopardy Greatest of All Time Tournament last year.
I thought Jennings did fine, but there's an inherent weirdness at seeing anybody other than Trebek in this role.
This is factually wrong. It isn't just his past fuck ups or "associations."
It's the fact that literally LAST WEEK, he was on Twitter defending an absolutely vile human as not ACTUALLY being anti-semitic despite mountains of evidence proving otherwise.
You have ignored people in this thread who have pointed that out to you and will likely ignore this reply as well. And I suppose you have every right to do that. But don't then make a post where you lie about why people are upset as a way of defending him.
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Um, yeah, just a week or two ago is technically considered "the past" I guess? O_o
I think there are more qualified potential hosts for Jeopardy. Levar Burton would be good. Alton Brown, mentioned by peteykirch isn't a bad choice either. For folks who haven't been mentioned, I like Hill Harper quite a bit.
I liked him as host. Would be nice to see if he keeps the gig in a few months or a year. I know Katie Couric is next that should be good.
Wow, I didn't know Jennings was such a shit head. I wasn't all that impressed with him yesterday either. Give my boy Burton the gig. It's only fitting that a man who has been helping generations of children to learn and read take over on Jeopardy.
Defending a child abuser was soooooo first of the year. That's practically ancient.
Ken Jennings's Stint As 'Jeopardy!' Guest Host Isn't Going Well
As we saw with Ken Jennings's 'opening night jitters,' it's going to be a tall order for anyone to replace 'Jeopardy!' legend Alex Trebek.
thefederalist.com
I used to like Ken Jennings. Then I learned he sucks in a variety of ways. Hopefully the Jeopardy producers have learned the same.
They need to bring in Levar Burton *at least* as a guest host. Give him a shot.
nope, he's a HUGE fan. They know this. He was on the show before. Dude truly loves the show.
While Ken does seem a bit witty at times, he is just a tad bland. His intros could feel a bit more natural. Sounds too rehearsed.
I still wish they offer a women a host role here.
I still wish they offer a women a host role here.
I so want Meredith Viera like that article says. She was the best Millionaire host.Ken Jennings's Stint As 'Jeopardy!' Guest Host Isn't Going Well
As we saw with Ken Jennings's 'opening night jitters,' it's going to be a tall order for anyone to replace 'Jeopardy!' legend Alex Trebek.
I used to like Ken Jennings. Then I learned he sucks in a variety of ways. Hopefully the Jeopardy producers have learned the same.
They need to bring in Levar Burton *at least* as a guest host. Give him a shot.
Watched my first Ken episode last night at the gym. Volume was off so I'm not sure about his delivery, but his posture was not commanding in the way Trebek's was. Kinda slouchy with no presence.
Just going by the show itself, I don't think Ken has been terrible. He's no Trebek, but no one is going to be. I'm looking forward to seeing how the other guest hosts are going to do. Most of them are more trained in front of the camera so they'll probably be more polished, but I also want the Jeopardy host to seem smart and not just a TV host. I'm sure Ken would improve given more time.
While I don't mind LeVar Burton either way, I don't really understand the groundswell to get him the job. I wonder if any of the Clue Crew people will get a shot at it.
While I don't mind LeVar Burton either way, I don't really understand the groundswell to get him the job. I wonder if any of the Clue Crew people will get a shot at it.
Alton brown is also a piece of shit trumper.
After backlash, Alton Brown apologizes for 'flippant' Holocaust tweets
His followers were quick to call him out for the insensitivity of the comparison he made.
www.today.com
I can't speak for anyone else, but for me:
- By all accounts a good person
- BIPOC
- TV presence
- Maybe the biggest reason is that he was the host of Reading Rainbow. Could be a very good fit for Jeopardy.
Ken has been okay, but his delivery is kind of stiff and it sounds like he's trying too hard to make his voice gameshow host-y. He seems a lot more relaxed on that Master Minds show, and comes off wittier and more likable there.
If they want to go the Jeopardy champion route for the next host, I actually think Brad Rutter would be better. He has a bigger personality and a better voice for hosting.
If they want to go the Jeopardy champion route for the next host, I actually think Brad Rutter would be better. He has a bigger personality and a better voice for hosting.
Reading Rainbow is one my reasons as well, just remembering how he interacted with the kids tells me he can interact with contestants similar to Trebek. Burton really just seems like he enjoys people and that's what the host needs.
Can someone show me the reason there is Ken Jennings hate? (Not a phrase I ever thought I would type) A link to a story would be nice.
Not a fan of Ken Jennings, but
The Federalist is a rightwing rag, and their arguments include "Ken Jennings is small and short".Ken Jennings's Stint As 'Jeopardy!' Guest Host Isn't Going Well
As we saw with Ken Jennings's 'opening night jitters,' it's going to be a tall order for anyone to replace 'Jeopardy!' legend Alex Trebek.
I used to like Ken Jennings. Then I learned he sucks in a variety of ways. Hopefully the Jeopardy producers have learned the same.
They need to bring in Levar Burton *at least* as a guest host. Give him a shot.
Did you even read your own link?Alton brown is also a piece of shit trumper.
After backlash, Alton Brown apologizes for 'flippant' Holocaust tweets
His followers were quick to call him out for the insensitivity of the comparison he made.
They'd never consider him for multiple (I'll even say valid) reasons, but I think Richard Ayoade would be stellar fit for the hosting position. He's hosted several shows before and has a great balance of smarts and wry wit.
Damn, never knew Brown had historically been a Republican.
Damn, never knew Brown had historically been a Republican.
It's crazy to me that they haven't even mentioned trying Levar. He'd be perfect! Although Meredith Vieira would be a great fit too I think.
Never heard of The Federalist before. Just checked their other articles and rightwing rag is a good description. Wouldn't have shared it had I known
That said, I generally agree with the summary, though holy shit I missed this:
"Conservatives took umbrage (rightly) when many leftist, sarcastic, and otherwise offensive tweets from prior years resurfaced." š¤£
Without knowing anything about Jennings, I watched the first one he hosted.
It was awful. The guy is so incredibly boring, and even annoying. Ended up watching something else after 10 minutes.
It was awful. The guy is so incredibly boring, and even annoying. Ended up watching something else after 10 minutes.
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