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Jeopardy!’s Ken Jennings Weighs in on “Cringey” Contestant Interviews

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August 13, 2025
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It’s no shocker that Ken Jennings is a lifelong Jeopardy! fan.

However, long before he succeeded the late Alex Trebek as the host of the iconic TV game show, the trivia champion admitted he didn’t love one of the series’ most notable segments: The contestant interviews.

“So, I have to admit,” Jennings—who was joined by fellow Jeopardy! champ Amy Schneider—revealed on the Aug. 10 episode of the Lovett or Leave It podcast, “as a kid I found the Jeopardy! interviews so cringey that I would leave the room. That’s my Jeopardy! origin story.”

In fact, Jennings thinks the guest Q&A portion, which always takes place after the first commercial break, isn’t what the prize-hungry hopefuls signed up for.

“These people mean well, but you make them stop playing Jeopardy! for a second to talk about their cat or their trip to Thailand or something, and they’re not there for that,” the 51-year-old continued. “They just want to answer the little questions!”

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But now that he’s emcee, Jennings attempts to make the interviews as entertaining as possible for fans.

“I try to make it the least bad it can be, and get out of there,” he said. “My promise to you, the viewer.”

Jennings—who holds the record for most money won in regular-season play with $2,520,700 earned during his 2004 stint—also revealed his No. 1 red flag when contestants pitch topics for their interview segment.

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But now that he’s emcee, Jennings attempts to make the interviews as entertaining as possible for fans.

“I try to make it the least bad it can be, and get out of there,” he said. “My promise to you, the viewer.”

Jennings—who holds the record for most money won in regular-season play with $2,520,700 earned during his 2004 stint—also revealed his No. 1 red flag when contestants pitch topics for their interview segment.

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“‘You would not believe the crazy thing my cat does!'” he recounted. “And I’m like, ‘I bet I can. Does it sit on top of the couch? That’s nuts.'”

As for Schneider, she praised the hosting abilities Jennings has showcased in the two years since taking over full-time in 2023.

“I have to say, as somebody who’s seen Ken work up close,” she gushed, “his ability to laugh at the end of any story is remarkable.”

Jennings’ reply?

“I’ve spent my whole life trying to get out of conversations in 25 seconds,” he quipped. “That’s why Jeopardy! host is the job for me.”

Jeopardy! returns for season 42 on Sept. 8 (check your local listings). In the meantime, keep reading to see when more of your favorite TV shows premiere this year.

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