A recent “Jeopardy!” episode has left an impact on not just angry fans, but even a producer of the popular game show.
During an “Inside Jeopardy!” podcast interview, producer Sarah Foss and former champion Buzzy Cohen unraveled an episode from last week that left contestants scratching their heads after all three of them failed to buzz in on 23 different clues.
“One thing that was not so great about this game, in this game — this has to be a record — 23 triple stumpers. And it’s something we never like to see,” Foss remarked.
‘JEOPARDY!’ FANS SLAM ‘PAINFUL’ EPISODE AFTER CONTESTANTS FAILED TO ANSWER CHALLENGING CLUES
According to “J! Archive,” the record for total missed clues in a single game stands at 24. That game took place in 2005 during the Ultimate Tournament of Champions.
“Jeopardy!” players Collette Lee, center, Kristine Rembach and returning champion Suresh Krishnan went silent on 23 unanswered puzzles. (YouTube)
The “Jeopardy!” producer and former champion’s comments come after last week’s episode during which the three contestants failed to buzz in for a majority of the clues.
Passionate fans recapped the show over the internet, as players Collette Lee, Kristine Rembach and returning champion Suresh Krishnan went silent on 23 unanswered puzzles.
“Jeopardy!” fans slam “painful” episode after contestants failed to answer challenging clues. (YouTube)
Other “Jeopardy!” fans agreed with the viral tweet and shared their reactions.
“This seems to be a trend. I’m usually a wiz at this game but lately the clues seem convoluted. I wonder if @Jeopardy has hired new writers,” another viewer chimed in.
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“Collette here – Kristine and I commented on that to each other before Final, saying that we were worried we’d go viral for not knowing anything!” the user began.
“Jeopardy!” fans are often critical of the show for various reasons. (Sony Pictures Television Jeopardy Productions)
“I personally tried to ‘keep calm and clam up’ to try to avoid ending up in the red with bad guesses but as the game wore on, especially in Double Jeopardy, it was obvious we were collectively riding the struggle bus with our board!”