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Jeopardy! debuts major change to set for Second Chance Tournament- decades after detail last featured

JEOPARDY! has announced a major change to the set just in time for the Second Chance Tournament.

On Tuesday, December 31, the iconic game show’s Instagram page reposted a fan’s request to bring back the “letters hanging on the ceiling.”

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Ken Jennings debuted the new Jeopardy! letters on Second Chance Tournament episode this weekCredit: Jeopardy!

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Giant letters spelling Jeopardy! now hang above Ken’s headCredit: Jeopardy!

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In the 90s, Alex Trebek stood in front of a red screen with large Jeopardy! lettersCredit: Courtesy Sony Pictured/Jeopardy!
“Two steps ahead of you, my friend,” the account captioned a short video of host Ken Jennings underneath giant letters spelling Jeopardy!

Fans immediately sounded off about the change in the comments- and most were supportive of the decision.

“Wow didn’t expect you guys to respond to me with a reel!! Loving the JEOPARDY! letters above Ken Jennings,” said the original commenter who requested the change, Jay_3085.

“It looks sick,” said another viewer.

The new feature is a callback to the studio design in the 90s until 2002, which fans affectionately call the “sushi bar set.”

During that time, massive letters spelling Jeopardy! were featured behind then-host Alex Trebek on a red screen.

Another fan demanded the show change the Jeopardy! sign back to the original colors.

“Man, I miss seeing those iconic letters go from red to white at the beginning of the show and the Jeopardy! round to blue to white during Double Jeopardy! round,” said the viewer. “Please, please, PLEASE make it permanent for Alex’s honor.”

Beloved host Alex hosted from 1984 until his tragic death from cancer in 2020.

Jeopardy! Set Secrets

Jeopardy! fans don’t see everything behind the scenes from watching on TV. These hidden set features make the show run smoothly:

Each podium has a hidden riser so that all contestants appear to be the same height.
After each clue is read, signal lights go off around the game board, indicating players can buzz in and respond.
Buzz in too early, and you’re locked out for .25 seconds.
The podiums have a small white light in the lower left corner, which tells Ken Jennings who goes next.
Contrary to popular belief, the player with control doesn’t have a buzzer advantage on the next clue.
To the game board’s left is a scoreboard so the players can see their opponents’ scores.
All contestants must bring three outfits to the studio, but only the host and returning champion change for the next episode.
There are wardrobe rules, including restrictions on busy patterns, solid white, purple (like the background), and logos.
Five episodes are taped in a single day, and sometimes more.
The categories, players (aside from the returning champion), and Final Jeopardy! for a tape day are all drawn randomly to ensure fairness.
Female contestants are asked not to wear makeup, which is applied backstage, and don’t wear mascara because of sweat.
Contestants fill out a questionnaire, and producers select five Q&A topics for the host.
Host Ken isn’t allowed to interact with the contestants until after the game.
Players can request to sit in a chair while competing without question.

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Amid contestant Laura Faddah’s seven-day winning streak, the show paused to air the Second Chance Tournament- where this season’s contestants get another go at the game.

Regular episodes will resume in February.

Meanwhile, Pop Culture Jeopardy! is in full swing, with new episodes dropping on Wednesday on Amazon Prime.

The spinoff’s host, Colin Jost, has been praised for his “star power” and sense of humor.

Though fans initially feared the show would be “dumbed down,” from the original, OG Jeopardy! viewers were satisfied with the content.

“Colin Jost is a really good host,” one fan wrote on a Jeopardy! Reddit fan page. “I’m enjoying him immensely to be honest.

“I think Ken is really good too, but Colin is more telegenic and has a great sense of humor.

“Obviously, he has more star power than Ken too.”

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Jeopardy! showed off the change on their Instagram pageCredit: Jeopardy!

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Alex hosted Jeopardy! from 1984 until his tragic death from cancer in 2020Credit: AP

Drew Carey Mocks ‘Price Is Right’ Product’s Shocking Price

Drew Carey shocked some fans this week on The Price is Right. As usual, he was playful with the contestants, and it was the festive season. The people playing the game dressed up in their holiday gear, looking like elves. Drew was cheering them on as they tried to win Plinko. However, he then mocked a product, which angered some viewers.

Here is what Drew said and why some viewers felt it was out of line.

Drew Carey Mocks Product Price Point On Price Is Right

This week on The Price is Right, Drew Carey was dealing with a pair of players wearing Santa’s helpers costumes on The Price is Right. The couple was named Kathleen and Stephen, and they got to play Plinko.
Drew Carey on ‘The Price Is Right’ – YouTube
Plinko works by allowing players to drop a chip down the board, and they receive the money where it lands. Almost no one ever wins the big money spot in the middle. However, players can get extra chances to win with extra chips when they guess the prices of products correctly.

Kathleen and Stephen could have won $50,000 in cash. They got one Plinko chip; the most they could get on each drop was $10,000 if it landed in the right spot. After this, they had a chance to earn four more chips. They only got one of the four guesses right and only had two chips to drop.

One of the wrong guesses was on a gravy boat with a warming tray. It either started with a two or ended with a zero. They chose the two but then learned the gravy boat cost $80. That shocked Drew, who said, “What? 80 dollars? I’m just gonna squeeze my gravy out of the bottle, thanks.”

The good news was when the couple dropped each chip, and both landed on $10,000. With just two chips, they won $20,000. Drew finished by saying, “Who needs a gravy boat? I think we just saved $30,000.”

Price Is Right Fans Comment On Drew Carey’s Insult

The comment about the gravy boat didn’t go over well with everyone. The products added to the show are there to help people possibly want to purchase them. Having the host mock a product couldn’t have made the manufacturer happy to see them using it on The Price is Right.

Here is a look at what some fans had to say about Drew Carey’s comments and the big win by the couple (via YouTube):

“I’m wondering how the gravy boat manufacturers feel about Drew’s “WHAT?” “I’ll just squeeze my gravy out of the bottle.””
.”Plink os the best game on the whole show.”
“This is why I can’t stand this game. These two airheads got $20,000 from 2 chips but people with 5 chips get like $1,500.”
“What a comeback only two chips and they scored $20,000 awesome win!”

What are your thoughts on what Drew Carey said about the gravy boat? Was this a surprising win by the players this week on The Price is Right? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

Drew Carey Calls Out “The Price Is Right ”Audience Members Who Booed Contestant: ‘Good Morning, Judgmental!’

Despite the crowd’s groans over a contestant’s guesses, the player ended up walking away with a new car

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Drew Carey on ‘The Price Is Right’

Drew Carey isn’t afraid to call out unruly audience members.

The Price Is Right host, 66, had a quippy response to his audience after the crowd negatively reacted to a contestant named Brian as he answered one of the game show’s iconic segments, Switcheroo.

In a clip uploaded to Instagram on Dec. 16, Brian had 30 seconds on the clock to assign missing numbers to five prizes that included a car, an ice scraper, a massager, an iron and a pillow. Instead of rushing to insert the blocks like typical players, Brian took his time to make sure he was confident in his answers.

 

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“25 seconds,” Carey said of the time left on the clock. “20 seconds. He’s not rushing as much as everyone else that plays this game does.”

After Brian moved the numbered blocks into positions he felt were the correct answer, Brian finished the game with 10 seconds remaining. When the buzzer finally went off, the audience wasn’t impressed with his choices and groaned at the final result.

Carey seemed to be taken aback and took a short pause before saying, “Well good morning, judgmental!”

Despite their disapproving reactions, Carey revealed that Brian got two answers correct. The game show host added that one of his correct answers might be the car and Brian asked for another 30 seconds on the clock to try again.

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Drew Carey on ‘The Price Is Right’

He went back to the board and switched the blocks for the car, but second guessed the changes and put the board back to the way it was before making a last minute swap for the lower stakes prizes.

With the new changes, Carey revealed that Brian had only one answer correct.

“Uh oh,” Brian grimaced as Carey added, “Hopefully it is the car.”

The television personality then revealed that Brian had won a brand new Toyota Corolla.

“Oh my God!” Brian yelled with delight as he ran off screen.

Sean Hannity on ‘good terms’ with ex-wife despite divorce and new engagement

Sean Hannity is reportedly on‘good terms’ with his ex-wife amid the Fox Host getting engaged Ainsley Earhardt.

Fox News hosts Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt announced their engagement following a Christmas Day proposal at their Florida church.

The network personalities confirmed their engagement to Fox News in a joint statement, noting they maintained positive relationships with their former spouses.

“We actually made them aware this was happening ahead of time,” the couple said, noting they “still get along well.”

Hannity, 62, was previously married to Jill Rhodes for over two decades before their 2019 divorce.

The couple met in 1991 while Hannity worked at WVNN radio in Huntsville, Alabama, where Rhodes was a political columnist for The Huntsville Times.

She later married former Clemson University quarterback Will Proctor in 2012, with whom she shares a daughter, Hayden.

Their marriage ended in 2019 following divorce proceedings initiated by Proctor.

Proctor denied allegations of infidelity at the time, telling Page Six, “There is not one ounce of truth to the allegations that I had an affair. I am disappointed that this private matter has become public.”

Inside Ainsley Earhardt’s dating history and past divorces as Fox News star gets engaged to Sean Hannity

Fox News hosts Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt stunned fans of the conservative network by getting engaged over Christmas.

The pair, who have been dubbed ‘The First Couple of Fox,’ gushed that they ‘couldn’t be happier’ in an announcement Thursday.

For Earhardt, 48, it’s been a rough road to finding her happy ending, as she endured two failed marriages before meeting Hannity – including one that was plagued by infidelity rumors.

Her first marriage to college sweetheart Kevin McKinney started off like a fairytale.

They met while attending the University of South Carolina together, and eventually tied the knot in a lavish ceremony at the governor’s mansion with 11 bridesmaids and 11 groomsmen in 2005.

They later moved to San Antonio, Texas, so Earhardt could work as a morning news anchor for KENS-TV, before the relocated to New York City in 2007 when she joined Fox News.

She quickly became a rising star at the network, not only co-hosting Fox & Friends Weekend, but also landing her own segment on future fiancé Hannity’s self-titled program.

In an Elle interview, Earhardt admitted that she had originally planned to be an orthodontist, but had always longed to live in a big city such as New York or Los Angeles and be in front of the camera.

Ainsley Earhardt is set to walk down the aisle for the third time after getting engaged to her Fox News colleague Sean Hannity

‘I remember asking God, “Why was I born into this family in South Carolina?” Which sounds awful,’ the said.

‘I love my family. But the way I grew up, you go to New York to visit maybe once in your life.’

Earhardt first visited the Big Apple with a church group during her sophomore year at university and woke at 3 am one morning to go to the Today show, where she held up a sign saying ‘Will you marry me, Matt Lauer?’

After joining Fox in 2007 and with her career skyrocketing, Earhardt and McKinney quietly divorced in 2009.

Neither have said much about the split, and McKinney quickly faded from the spotlight after parting ways with the Fox News beauty.

Earhardt later admitted that she had no interest in starting a family during her first marriage, and was instead far more interested in climbing the corporate ladder.

‘At the time, my focus was still on my career – I wanted to have a bigger role at work and get established before even considering a family,’ she confessed to Women’s Health in 2017.

Earhardt went on to find love with former Clemson Tigers quarterback Will Proctor, who was eight years her junior, and they wed in 2012.

Eargardt married her college sweetheart Kevin McKinney in a lavish ceremony in South Carolina in 2005. She’s seen as a teen

While still a sophomore at the University of South Carolina, Earhardt traveled to New York with a church group and jokingly proposed to Matt Lauer

With her position at Fox News solidified thanks to a co-hosting role on Fox & Friends, Earhardt was finally ready to become a mother.

They tried for a baby for about a year and suffered a tragic miscarriage along the way, but eventually welcomed daughter Hayden in 2015.

Sadly, just three years after becoming parents, the couple split in 2018 amid rumors of infidelity.

Sources close to Earhardt said to DailyMail.com at the time that the couple tried for years to piece their marriage back together following Proctor’s alleged affair with one of her pals.

‘It was all the more devastating for Ainsley that he cheated with someone who she considered one of her closest friends,’ the source claimed.

‘Any marriage break-up is difficult but this made it extra heart wrenching for her.’

‘She has evidence that proves the affair,’ the source added, although they did not go into what that evidence was.

Proctor, who is the one that filed for divorce, steadfastly denied that he cheated on the blonde anchor.

Earhardt went on to find love with former Clemson Tigers quarterback Will Proctor, who was eight years her junior, and they wed in 2012

Earhardt was initially more focused on building her career than starting a family

‘There is not one ounce of truth to the allegation that I had an affair,’ Proctor said in a statement to DailyMail.com at the time.

‘I am devastated about this situation and did not envision this for the future of our family,’ he added.

‘I remain focused on and committed to being the best dad, and maintaining a friendship with my wife even though she has decided to move on.’

While Earhardt never addressed the rumored infidelity, she did put out a statement about the end of her marriage.

‘After much prayer and careful consideration, Will and I have separated,’ she said at the time.

‘I am grateful to Fox for their support and allowing me to spend all day, every day after the morning show with my child.

‘I am fully committed to parenting and doing what is always best for my darling little girl and would appreciate privacy and prayers during this difficult time.’

Vanity Fair revealed in 2020 that Earhardt had found love again with Fox News royalty Hannity.

They tried for a baby for about a year and suffered a tragic miscarriage along the way, but eventually welcomed daughter Hayden in 2015

The former couple split in 2018 amid rumors of infidelity, which Proctor has denied

It’s unclear exactly how long they had been dating for at that time, but multiple sources told Vanity Fair that they had been together ‘for quite some time.’

DailyMail.com then exclusively shared the first photos of the couple in April 2023.

They officially got engaged after Hannity popped the question in church over Christmas earlier this week.

The newly engaged couple gushed that they ‘couldn’t be happier’ in an announcement on Thursday through Fox News.

‘We are overjoyed and so thankful to our families for all of their love and support during this wonderful time in our lives,’ Earhardt and Hannity stated.

The couple notified their ex-spouses ahead of their announcement and declared that ‘everyone is supportive of each other.’

‘We actually made them aware this was happening ahead of time,’ the couple said of their exes.

They kept details of the proposal private, other than to say he proposed in their ‘home church’ and that this was the ‘perfect place,’ given they’ve bonded over their deep faith and ‘have placed God first in their relationship.’

Earhardt and Hannity officially got engaged after Hannity popped the question over Christmas earlier this week

Hannity, who will turn 63 on Monday, lives in Florida while Earhardt, 48, stays in New York, but the couple have made their long-distance relationship work with weekend trips. This will continue for the foreseeable future.

‘With a mutual respect for each other’s careers, both Hannity and Earhardt have long-term deals to remain at Fox News Media, where Earhardt will continue to co-host Fox & Friends from New York while the primetime star will continue to host his eponymous show ‘Hannity’ from Florida,’ Fox News stated.

Before dating Earhardt, Hannity also went through a divorce.

It was reported that he had split from wife Jill Rhodes in 2020; they separated in 2015, but managed to keep it quiet until then.

Vanna White and Boyfriend John Donaldson Are Planning a ‘Short and Sweet’ Wedding in Hawaii

Vanna White is finally ready to marry her beau of 12 years, contractor John Donaldson — after being inspired by the picturesque romance of Hawaii. A source exclusively explains to Closer that the 67-year-old, who divorced her first husband in 2002, wasn’t keen on getting married again, but shooting new episodes of Wheel of Fortune in Waikiki with John in tow changed her mind.

“They’re spending lots of romantic time together between shooting and Vanna wants to show her appreciation for this wonderful guy who’s been so patient,” says the source. “So they’re going to do it in Hawaii.” The pair will host a “short and sweet ceremony,” adds the source. “Vanna and John have it so good that getting married can only make it better.”

Marriage-phobic Vanna White has been dragging her feet over marching down the aisle with longtime beau John Donaldson, but sources reportedly claim she’s now had a change of heart, RadarOnline.com has learned.

Insiders dished that the Wheel of Fortune cohost plans to take advantage of the beautiful scenery in Hawaii and finally tie the knot!

Source: MEGAVanna and Donaldson have been dating since 2012.

Sources snitched Vanna, 67, loves the Pacific Island state for its romance and stunning vistas — and she’ll be spending plenty of time there this year anyway while taping Wheel of Fortune with new cohost Ryan Seacrest.

“She was opposed to getting married but now that she’s doing promos in Waikiki for Wheel, the fresh air has gotten to her — along with John’s infectious charms!” an insider dished to the National Enquirer.

Source: MEGAWhite signed on for two more seasons at ‘Wheel’ with a ‘significant pay increase.’

The starry-eyed letter-turner has dated the contractor for over a dozen years and is reportedly ready to make it official with a Hawaiian wedding, sources told the outlet.

“Vanna wants to show her appreciation for this wonderful guy who’s been so patient,” a tipster said. “It will be short and sweet and very intimate ceremony — and of course, she’ll want her kids to give her away.”

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Shania Twain sparks concern over ‘unrecognizable’ appearance during CNN NYE gig

Shania Twain appeared on the CNN New Year’s Eve special with Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper, but some viewers were distracted by her ‘unrecognizable’ appearance

A third commented: “What happened to Shania Twain’s face?! #CNNNYE.”

As is tradition, CNN correspondent Anderson Cooper rang in the New Year with his best friend and Bravo host Andy Cohen. The pair are known for hosting the CNN New Year’s Eve Live show and interviewing celebrities.

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— Robert Waloven (@comlabman) January 1, 2025

A unique aspect of this special is that both Andy and Anderson start taking shots of liquor every hour beginning at 8 p.m.

Shania Twain has been plucked, sucked and lifted. Almost didn't recognize her. #CNNNYE pic.twitter.com/VwmSqCDP5A

— I'm Pressure Y'all Pressed (@kiss_my_grits01) January 1, 2025

Throughout the evening, as their sobriety dwindled, Andy and Anderson let slip some rather candid remarks. While they were busy hosting a special event, they encountered an unexpected interruption—the rain.

Initially, without umbrellas, Andy quipped about their situation, but eventually, they found solace under a transparent one. Amid the downpour, Andy commented, “The rain is really coming down. It’s no joke.”

He peered at Anderson to inquire, “Is this the hardest it’s going to fall or it’s going to get worse?”

In a light-hearted tone, Anderson responded with humor, cautioning Andy not to tempt fate by mentioning the weather, saying, “Do you know that you’re not supposed to talk about things like that? Because obviously it’s only encouraging the weather gods to make it worse.”

Carrie Underwood slammed for ‘way too much surgery’ ahead of New Year’s Eve performance

Country music superstar Carrie Underwood is set to perform during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, but the singer has been slammed for ‘too much surgery’

Carrie Underwood, the country music star and American Idol alum, is set to dazzle audiences with her performance at Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.

However, some fans are criticizing the singer for her changing appearance, accusing her of having “too much surgery” in recent years. The 41-year-old recently made a significant career move and is slated to return as a judge on American Idol, a development that has reportedly thrilled show staff. She will be performing during the ABC special, reuniting her with Ryan Seacrest. Yet, as the televised performance approaches, fans have been scrutinizing her evolving looks over the years.

When the singer shared a video and photos on social media expressing her excitement about her upcoming gig, comments quickly flooded in.

While many expressed anticipation for her performance, others voiced their disapproval of what they perceive as extensive plastic surgery. “Quit the plastic surgery already. Sold soul,” one commenter wrote.

Carrie is beloved country artist who got her start after she won American Idol (Image: (Image: Instagram))

“Back when she looked normal and healthy and down-to-earth,” another added. “How much surgery has she had since then? ” a third asked.

In the past, Underwood has been candid about undergoing facial surgery following a severe fall outside her Nashville home in 2017 while walking her dogs late at night. The accident resulted in 40 stitches in her face and a broken wrist.

She later discussed the incident and her initial decision to keep her face hidden from the public.

“I feel like I do [look different] a little bit,” she admitted during her 2018 appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. “My biggest worry at the time was like, if I say nothing then later on…I feel like people are gonna say, ‘What has she done to herself electively? ‘” She clarified, adding, “And it definitely was not a choice. I feel close to myself. I feel pretty close to normal.”

Carrie Underwood fans speculate she’s ‘pregnant’ after sign during New Years Eve gig

Carrie Underwood took to the stage for her performance on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve but fans noticed something different.

One wrote on X: “Is Carrie Underwood pregnant.”

This comes as Carrie was slammed for having “too much surgery” as she prepared for the gig.

Comments quickly swarmed as the 41-year-old shared a video and photos on social media sharing her excitement over her gig.

“Quit the plastic surgery already. Sold soul,” one wrote.

“Back when she looked normal and healthy and down-to-earth,” another added.

“How much surgery has she had since then?” a third questioned.

The singer has been upfront in the past about having surgery on her face after a nasty fall outside her Nashville home in 2017, which occurred as she walked her dogs late at night.

The accident led to her getting 40 stitches in her face, and she also suffered a broken wrist.

Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve viewers have same complaint about Ryan Seacrest

After television personality Ryan Seacrest hosted 2025’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin Eve, viewers are all voicing the same complaint.

Television personality Ryan Seacrest has been making waves in 2024. The star took over for Pat Sajak after 40 years of hosting Wheel of Fortune, on top of his American Idol, producer, and radio gigs.

But Seacrest is no stranger to filling big shoes. In 2005, he took over for Dick Clark’s Rockin New Year’s Eve after Clark suffered a stroke in 2004.

This means that 2025 marked Seacrest’s 20th year hosting the holiday celebration, a big milestone for the star.

He shared to his social media followers: “This year is extra special for me—20 incredible years counting down to midnight with all of you.”

But despite his experience and excitement, fans are all saying the same thing — he will never be Dick Clark.

I remember when I couldn’t wait for Dick Clark’s new years rockin eve. He had so many artists and the talent was unmatched. Tonight’s Ryan Seacrest show. Isn’t worth watching anymore. Artist who can’t sing and play a guitar.
I’m so glad we had Dick Clark. #RockinEve pic.twitter.com/lhUPNQLGnT

— Bigbertha Movies & Music (@BigberthaC) January 1, 2025

“I watched this from 1996 instead of Ryan Seacrest hosting “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2025” which Dick Clark is a far better host by the way,” wrote another about Ms. Piggy on Jay Leno’s New Year’s Eve show in 1996.

Another bluntly wrote: “I miss Dick Clark. Ryan is annoying AF and can’t shut the FU.”

“I really really miss Dick Clark. All other New Year’s Eve show pale in comparison. Watching Tyrus, Kat, and Kennedy and it’s cringe af,” a final fan chimed in.