Tag Archives: game shows

‘Jeopardy!’ star Ken Jennings' ‘archrival’ was one of biggest challenges on path to becoming game show host

Ken Jennings is celebrating a milestone birthday. As the “Jeopardy!” champion-turned-game show host turns 50, here is a look back at his journey on the show. Jennings’ record-breaking win Ken Jennings won 74 consecutive games on “Jeopardy!,” setting a record which has yet to be broken. (Photo by Jeopardy Productions via Getty Images) Jennings made his “Jeopardy!” debut in June …

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American Culture Quiz: Take a swing at this test of baseball greats, the Big '80s and more

APP USERS: Click here to get this quiz! Some of America’s greatest hit-makers, from the tennis court to the baseball diamond to the airwaves, are among those found in this week’s test of national knowledge. The American Culture Quiz from Fox News Digital tests your command each week of unique national traits, trends, history, people and popular interests. This week’s …

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Drew Carey will never retire from 'Price is Right' hosting gig: 'I want to die on stage'

Drew Carey came on down, and he’s never going back. “The Price is Right” host admitted his gig on the game show is the ultimate job, and if he has a say about his future, he won’t be giving up his role anytime soon. “I want to die on stage with a microphone in my hand,” Carey told Entertainment Tonight. …

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'Wheel of Fortune' fans 'enraged' after contestant's 'painful' mistake costs her $7,250

“Wheel of Fortune” fans vented their frustration on social media after a contestant’s mistake cost her $7,250. During Tuesday’s episode of the long-running game show, contestant Kimberly Wright from Apopka, Florida, failed to complete a puzzle when she picked the wrong letter. When the puzzle board read “D U _ _ – _ _ L L E D PLATYPUS,” Wright …

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'Jeopardy!' champion James Holzhauer gets big reaction with his cheeky remark

“Jeopardy!” legend James Holzhauer has got the smarts plus the jokes. In the season premiere of “Jeopardy! Masters,” which culls together the show’s greatest champions, Holzhauer, 39, couldn’t help himself from giving a cheeky remark after answering a question from the spelling category. Asked to spell a botanist’s last name that also worked as a flower or shade of reddish …

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'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest admits the one thing he cannot do when he takes over 'Wheel of Fortune'

Ryan Seacrest is well aware of the big shoes he has to fill, taking over “Wheel of Fortune” from Pat Sajak. “He has made such an impact on this whole country. He’s become a companion, a best friend to a lot of people,” Seacrest told Fox News Digital at the “American Idol” Top 10 Tastemaker Event at the Aster hotel …

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Chiefs' Travis Kelce 'excited' to land game show-hosting gig in first regular TV series role

Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs won a second consecutive Super Bowl in February, and the 34-year-old NFL star has become somewhat of a pop culture sensation over the past couple of years. He hosted an episode of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” in 2023. Over the past several months, he has been romantically linked to music star Taylor Swift. …

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Maggie Sajak, 29, kisses 48-year old actor boyfriend Ross McCall during Los Angeles outing

Maggie Sajak and Ross McCall are taking their relationship to the next level. On March 26, the 29-year-old TV personality was spotted getting cozy with the Scottish actor, 48, during a casual stroll in Los Angeles. Walking hand-in-hand, the duo – who were walking a dog – shared a kiss at one point during their outing. ‘WHEEL OF FORTUNE’ HOST …

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'Wheel of Fortune' legend Pat Sajak tapes final episode of iconic game show; air date announced

It’s an end of era for “Wheel of Fortune” longtime host Pat Sajak – and for fans of the iconic game show. After more than four decades as host, Sajak’s final episode will air on Friday, June 7, according to Deadline. The farewell episode was taped on Friday. ‘WHEEL OF FORTUNE’ FANS BEG PAT SAJAK’S DAUGHTER MAGGIE TO HOST SHOW …

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Jared Leto takes over 'Wheel of Fortune' hosting duties in April Fools' Day prank

Jared Leto took April Fools’ Day to another level. In a surprising turn of events during Monday’s episode of “Wheel of Fortune,” the Oscar-winning actor shocked fans as he seemingly took over hosting duties for longtime host Pat Sajak. “Here are the stars of our show, Jared Leto and Vanna White,” the show’s announcer said as Leto and White walked …

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