‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ preempted; how to watch game shows
wabc
“Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune” were not shown at their regularly scheduled times in New York on Wednesday, Oct. 8.
That’s because Channel 7 presented live coverage of the second New Jersey gubernatorial debate from 7 to 8 p.m.
Your WABC-TV game-show favorites will be shown back-to-back starting at 3:05 a.m.
Thursday morning, so it’s a good time to set your DVRs – or set your alarm for an early start to the day!
And fear not, the preemption is for one night only. “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune” will be back at their normal times on Thursday evening.
As for the debate, Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli will face off in their second matchup.
Eyewitness News anchor Bill Ritter and WPVI-TV anchor Tamala Edwards will moderate the debate from the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
The debate will be broadcast live on both WABC-TV and WPVI-TV Channel 6 in Philadelphia.
There will be simultaneous streaming on all digital platforms including abc7ny.com and 6abc.com mobile apps, and streaming channels as well as ABC News Live. WXTV Univision 41 New York will livestream the debate with Spanish captions.
News
Kelly Clarkson Reveals She Never Got the $1 Million She Thought She Won on American Idol
A recent comment from American Idol’s first-ever winner has unexpectedly reignited discussion about the show’s early prize promises. Kelly Clarkson, who won the inaugural season of the competition, recently joked during a broadcast that she never actually received the $1…
Hannah Harper’s Heavy Spotlight Sparks Claims American Idol Already Picked Its Winner
Although American Idol Season 26 is still in its early elimination stages, some viewers are already convinced the competition has a frontrunner – and possibly a pre-planned narrative. That contestant, according to growing online discussions, is Hannah Harper. Fans have…
American Idol Fans Furious as Emotional Bryant Thomas Exit Sparks Favoritism Claims
The latest elimination on American Idol has sparked a wave of debate among viewers after contestant Bryant Thomas was sent home following what many considered a heartfelt but flawed performance. Bryant chose a powerful song for the round – Landslide…
American Idol Accused of Hiding Performances Online, Fans Say It’s Unfair to Contestants
A growing number of American Idol viewers are voicing frustration after realizing that the show’s official YouTube channel does not upload every performance from its episodes. What began as a simple attempt to catch up on missed broadcasts has quickly…
Arrest of American Idol’s Dimitrius Graham Sparks Backlash Over the Show American Idol
American Idol is once again facing scrutiny after former contestant Dimitrius Graham was reportedly arrested by Los Angeles police earlier this week. The news has quickly spread online, reigniting debate about the show’s vetting process and long-term responsibility toward its…
American Idol Season 24 Backlash: The Show Feels “Curated,” Over-Produced and Harder to Connect With
For some longtime viewers, American Idol Season 24 doesn’t feel like the show they once rushed home to watch. A growing conversation online suggests that something about this year’s format feels different and not everyone is thrilled about it. One…
End of content
No more pages to load
