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Wheel of Fortune,” viewers were perplexed by a contestant’s bizarre response to a triple toss-up puzzle, with social media users quickly dubbing it the “worst guess ever,” and many wondering what exactly the player meant.Player Gishma Tabari spoke with Fox News Digital about her viral guess in a show biz category, admitting that saying something “stupid” was of major concern. “The funny part was, right before I went on, I went to my husband, Saman, and I was like … ‘My fear is that I’m gonna go on the show and I’m gonna say or do something stupid that everyone’s gonna laugh,'” she told Fox News Digital.

Pat Sajak sunk an aquarium owner’s morale Wednesday after he jokingly called her a “downer” when she revealed that two of her fish had killed her other aquatic pets. The revelation came at the top of the show when contestant Mariah Feliciano told Sajak, 77, that she recently “started partaking in aquarium life.”“What do you have in there?” Sajak asked.All too thrilled to talk about her fishy friends, Feliciano told the game show host that she had “some shrimp, snails and guppies.” “And then I got two other fish I wasn’t familiar with and I named Piranha and Predator because they killed my other fish,” Feliciano continued, eliciting a slight chuckle from the audience but causing Sajak to look startled.“Really a downer,” Sajak mumbled.

Mayim Bialik revealed on her social media account Friday that she will no longer be hosting the game show.“As the holiday break begins in Hollywood, I have some Jeopardy! news,” the “Big Bang Theory” actress wrote on Instagram. “Sony has informed me that I will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of Jeopardy!”“I am incredibly honored to have been nominated for a primetime Emmy for hosting this year,” she continued, “and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of the ‘Jeopardy!’ family.”The 48-year-old concluded her post by thanking her supporters.

tweeted on X, announcing his retirement in June. “I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last.

episode of “Celebrity Jeopardy!” aired Wednesday, the “Sex and the City” and “And Just Like That…” star lost, with stand-up comedian Heather McMahan beating both Nixon, 57, and fellow celeb participant Cedric the Entertainer, 59. During the episode, going into the new Triple Jeopardy! round, Cynthia led with $7,100, while Heather had $6,600 and Cedric, $3,200.The game between Nixon and McMahan was close, but Nixon got the last Daily Double, adding $2,000.By Final Jeopardy!, it seemed like Nixon would win, as she had $19,700, Cedric had $4,000 and McMahan had $15,600.The clue under “Unique Buildings” read: “Despite 17.5 miles of hallways, you can walk anywhere in this Virginia building within about 5 minutes, due to its concentric layout.”Cedric and McMahan both correctly guessed, “The Pentagon.” Host Ken Jennings then announced: “It all depends on Cynthia’s response.

sticking around “Wheel of Fortune” a bit longer, so saying goodbye to her co-host Pat Sajak will be tough once he retires in 2024.“It’s hard to believe it’s been 41 years,” White, 66, said during a pre-taped interview on “Good Morning America,” which aired on Friday. “I think of Pat as family and always will.”“I know everything about him. I know when he walks in, when he’s walking up the stairs,” she added.

Kevin!Macaulay Culkin was a contestant on “Celebrity Jeopardy!” Wednesday after being a clue on the game show countless times through the years. “You have been part of a ‘Jeopardy!’ clue, like, 42 times over your career,” host Ken Jennings told the “Home Alone” actor. “That’s a very impressive number.” Culkin, 43, took the news in stride, saying: “Oh, wow! Look mom, I’m famous! I’m a factoid! Trivial.” According to Jennings, 49, he had no idea if Culkin would be on the “[Jeopardy!] board today.”“That would make it so much easier.

Fox News. “And I politely said, ‘Yes, sir, it is your show for 41 years.'”“But it was stern,” Colen added. “There was a stern drop of sternness to it.”“It was two alphas going at it,” Colen added.

“Jeopardy!” champ-turned-presenter now reveals it’s Pat Sajak he’s trying hardest to emulate. The 49-year-old show host recently appeared on actor Justin Long’s “Life is Short” podcast, where he analyzed both the late Trebek and the longtime, soon-to-retire “Wheel of Fortune” helmer’s hosting styles.

The former NFL athlete typically works alongside Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, Lara Spencer and Ginger Zee. His last appearance was on Oct.

said on Reddit. “I certainly am not rooting for this guy to win and not even sure if I’ll watch the rest of the tournament. I’ve watched Jeopardy for decades and don’t recall seeing such rudeness.”“The clapping at the end was unnecessary,” another Redditor added.

on the official “Jeopardy!” Instagram account, which was promoting their upcoming Halloween special “13 Nights of Jeoparween!” Wearing a black dress and white collar, reminiscent of Wednesday Addams, Bialik, 47, can be seen posing with her co-host Ken Jennings, 49, who is wearing a cloak shrouding his face. “We bid you welcome to 13 Nights of #Jeoparween,” the photo’s caption reads. “Where the spookiest categories to ever haunt The Alex Trebek Stage make their presence known from now until Halloween night.”The caption adds that those who wish to follow the spookiest competition can view it on the show’s YouTube or TikTok.

wheely poor luck. Outgoing “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak attempted to console a contestant Monday when he lost his chance to win $1 million after failing to solve a nearly complete puzzle during the show. During the show’s third puzzle of “fun and games,” contestant Izzy Santiago, who was leading the competition with $2,550, spun big by landing on the coveted $1 million slat.After correctly guessing the letter “F,” Santiago was presented with a nearly complete board reading “_ra_i_g from _ame_ from a hat.” It was then that Sajak, 76, announced that the man had two choices.

“Jeopardy!” producer is staunchly defending their controversial Oct. 13 ruling that eliminated Lawrence Long from the Champions Wildcard tournament.Long, the Season 38 champ, was in the “Final Jeopardy!” round and wagered his entire $10,000 in the “Royalty” category, buzzing in on the clue: “Before his death in 2005, he said he was ‘probably the last head of state to be able to recognize all his compatriots in the street.'”Long answered “King Rainier,” which was deemed incorrect.

co-host Vanna White revealed that the letters spelled out “Taking a quick jog,” the 76-year-old host teased the contestant.“Wow, that was so unclose,” he said. “You just didn’t have the letters.”The California resident fired back, “See, I don’t consider jogging fun and games,” as he rolled his eyes and threw up his arms.Tucker ended up winning $18,000 for his time on the game show, and fans were quick to agree with his argument.“Wheel of Fortune” even shared the moment on its official Instagram with the caption, “He has a point.”Sajak announced his plans to retire after this season, marking an end to 42 years of hosting the show.

snapped at a contestant for continually answering puzzles incorrectly, asking the woman “why are you bothering?”Earlier that month, Sajak told a fan-favorite contestant “don’t ever do it again,” after the 22-year-old grabbed the envelope in the game show’s bonus round.Sajak was also slammed by fans when one contestant was given an “impossible” bonus puzzle — “that was a pivotal factor.”Sajak’s other eyebrow-raising behavior has included putting a contestant in a chokehold, claiming he hides in letter-turner White’s garden, and asking a contestant to remove his shirt.In June, Sajak tweeted that the show’s 41st season, which debuted in September, would be his last. “Well, the time has come.

Mayim Bialik isn’t very confident in her abilities as a “Jeopardy!” contestant. During a recent appearance on the “Club Random with Bill Maher” podcast, Bialik told the host that people often ask her if she knows the answers to all the questions she asks the contestants on “Jeopardy!,” revealing the answer is definitely “no.”“No.

People. “It was a very hard decision for me to make, because it definitely crossed my mind. It’s like, ‘I just don’t know if I can do this without you,’ but I thought about it and I’m not ready to retire, so I am staying on.”The Post reached out to White for comment.

You’re a Hall of Famer who played 15 years for the New York Giants, then capped your final season with a storybook Super Bowl championship. You’ve since evolved into a triumphant entrepreneur, with your own clothing lines and a talent management-production company (SMAC Entertainment), not to mention a major TV career, including co-hosting “Good Morning America” and being a fixture on “Fox NFL Sunday.” How do you explain all your success? The opposite of football — be nice to people! [Laughs.] I think that you realize that nothing in your life happened because you’re so great that you did it all yourself.

E! News. “She’s been around it her whole life, so I think she can fill in for me, for sure.”Sajak, 28, took over for White in May when the legendary co-host played (and eventually lost) the game against “Jeopardy!” hosts Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik. In an Instagram Story posted prior to the show, Maggie stated that she hoped “to make Vanna proud.”It seems that Maggie did indeed succeed on that part, as White also told E! that the law school student was “precious, she’s beautiful, she’s very good.” “I think she learned a lot from her father because he’s such a good interviewer,” White said.

Wayans, 40, told The Post. “Every time someone does well in the trivia round … if you ever see me go, ‘Oh, that’s awesome’ it’s because I was like, ‘I could never have done that.’I’m not crazy-dyslexic but when it comes to trivia I’d be screwed.”Wayans and Jeannie Mai Jenkins host “Raid the Cage,” premiering Oct.

‘Wheel of Fortune Live’ needs.The popular game show turned live theatrical experience is hitting the road this fall and randomly selected guests at all shows can compete for prizes like a) trips to Paris or Hawaii or b) up to $10,000 in cash according to Wheel Of Fortune Live’s website.Midway through the 56-stop run, ‘Wheel of Fortune Live’ will drop into New York and New Jersey.First up, they’ll hit Red Bank, NJ’s Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre on Sunday, Nov. 5.After that, fans can buy vowels at Englewood, NJ’s Bergen Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, Nov. 8, Brookville, NY’s Tilles Center Concert Hall on Thursday, Nov.

Jaime Camil said the game show’s timing is coincidental.“This [show] is not the result of the unfortunate events of the strikes,” he said. “We’ve been working on [‘Lotería Loca’] for two years and we pitched it to a lot of networks and finally found the right home on CBS.“We shot a proof-of-concept [show],” he said.

jar?”Jessica’s incredibly wrong answer sent a massive gasp throughout the studio audience and even caused Sajak’s trusty letter-turner Vanna White, 66, to give a pitied expression. “No,” stated Sajak, who has been subjected to numerous wild guesses throughout his time on the show. The next person to spin chose the letter “C” and managed to complete the puzzle.

TMZ, White got a “substantial pay increase” with the deal.Incoming “Wheel of Fortune” host Ryan Seacrest revealed last week that he hoped to work with her on the ABC show. “I love Vanna White,” Seacrest, 48, told Fortune Magazine.

Jeopardy! Masters winner about the lack of star names.One fan said: “I know Sherri Shepherd. That’s it.”Cool teaser but where are the celebrities https://t.co/u31LFNFbSzAnother fan added: “I recognize five of the names listed, especially Christopher Meloni from Law & Order: Organized Crime.

contestant Laryn Nelson on Wednesday’s episode of “Wheel of Fortune,” getting so spooked that he jumped and threw his cards into the air.In the hilarious clip, which was posted to the official Wheel of Fortune account on the platform X, Nelson can be seen trying to fill in the remaining letters on the board in the final round.She guessed, “Pitching my goals,” but it turned out there was no “pitching” in the phrase — the answer was “Obtaining my goals.”“I’m gonna do that one day, though,” Nelson joked as she stood next to Sajak. “Obtaining my goals.”“There’s really no need for a host on this show,” Sajak jokingly remarked.

#WheelofFortune #JusticeForWheel pic.twitter.com/GF0wE1bN6VIt was announced this past June that “American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest would be replacing Sajak at the end of Season 41.“I’m truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak,” Seacrest said in a statement. “I can say, along with the rest of America, that it’s been a privilege and pure joy to watch Pat and Vanna on our television screens for an unprecedented 40 years, making us smile every night and feel right at home with them.” “Pat, I love the way you’ve always celebrated the contestants and made viewers at home feel at ease,” he added.

quipped on the sexually charged ABC hit. “Between takes you might find him skydiving or motorbiking. Please welcome Rodney Alcala!”Skydiving and motorbiking weren’t the half of it.

amid her alleged contract negotiations with the network and rumored status on the show.The Instagram post showed a smiling photo of Sajak, 76, and White, 66, together, with the caption, “41 never looked so good” — but some viewers didn’t seem to be too pleased.“Does Vanna get a pay raise this season?” one Instagram user asked.