Jeopardy!’s Ken Jennings and The Price Is Right’s Drew Carey have more in common than you think

Jeopardy! legend Ken Jennings and The Price Is Right host Drew Carey both celebrated their birthdays on May 23, and fans were quick to point out the connection

Ken and Drew share a birthday(Image: (Image: ABC/CBS))

Quiz show enthusiasts were caught by surprise this week upon discovering that a pair of TV’s most loved game show masters are linked by more than their legendary positions.

The double celebration for the hosts of Jeopardy! and The Price Is Right had the Internet buzzing when it was unearthed both Ken Jennings and Drew Carey blow out their candles on May 23.

In a festive nod, The Price Is Right sent out birthday cheers to its cherished presenter. “Happy birthday to the host with the most and one of the best in the business, [Drew],” broadcasted the official Instagram account for the show, alongside a snap featuring Drew with a grin and a birthday cake.

Drew Carey rang in his 66th year of life this past Thursday, while Ken Jennings hit an exciting half-century mark on the selfsame calendar square.

Ken Jennings is Jeopardy’s host, and a former contestant(Image: (Image: ABC))

The realization set social media alight, with fans sharing their astonishment. “I was today years old when I learned that Drew Carey and Ken Jennings share the same birthday,” exclaimed one fan, reports the Express US.

“Kind of incredible that the hosts of the two most popular and well-known game shows have the same birth date,” shared another admirer.

“Drew Carey and Ken Jennings were born on the same day 16 years apart,” pointed out a third, while another chimed in “Ken Jennings and Drew Carey on the same day? That’s incredible. Happy Birthday to the both of ya!”

Jeopardy!’s own Ken Jennings received a fanfare from devotees as he made his appearance on the Jeopardy! set on his 50th. “50 looks good on him. Ken was in for a big surprise when he walked onto the #Jeopardy! stage today,” posted a viewer.

In another unexpected turn, a fan noted that Ken shares his birthday with none other than Drew Carey of The Price Is Right fame.

But during his birthday episode, Carey experienced a less-than-celebratory moment.

During filming, one of the contestants, Jeffrey, wore a T-shirt with the slogan: “2024 with the soon-to-be legendary Drew Carey.”

Carey’s reaction was immediate, momentarily pausing and turning away, his pride visibly wounded. “Soon to be legendary?” he repeated.

As the atmosphere grew increasingly awkward, announcer George Gray smoothly wrapped things up: “That’s our show! Good night, everybody!”

Attempting to play off the gaffe, Jeffrey applauded and waved to the crowd, awkwardly declaring: “That’s a wrap,” still looking flustered.