The third season of “Celebrity Jeopardy!” » will begin this Wednesday, bringing together 27 celebrities who will try to outdo each other to win a million dollars to donate to a charity of their choice. One thing is clear: comedians are in pole position.
Ike Barinholtz, known for his role in the sitcom “The Mindy Project”, won the first season of the spin-off in 2023 and distinguished himself in the Tournament of Champions, becoming the first celebrity to face players of the season regularly, as the Deseret News reported.
The following year, “Abbott Elementary” star Lisa Ann Walter also triumphed on “Celebrity Jeopardy!” », thus confirming the domination of the actors.
For this season, several comedians, including Fortune Feimster, Barinholtz’s teammate in “The Mindy Project”, as well as W. Kamau Bell, Max Greenfield from “New Girl”, Yvette Nicole Brown from “Community”, Sean Gunn from “Gilmore Girls “, and D’Arcy Carden from “The Good Place”, will be there.
Season 3 of “Celebrity Jeopardy!” » will also compete with astrophysicist Neil de Grasse Tyson, “High School Musical” star Corbin Bleu, host Ana Navarro, sports journalist Mina Kimes and entrepreneur David Friedberg.
Here’s a look at what’s to come this season.
When does season 3 of “Celebrity Jeopardy!” » ? How to watch it
The new season of “Celebrity Jeopardy!” » begins January 8 on ABC.
The first quarterfinal, featuring Greenfield, Bell and “Grey’s Anatomy” actress Camilla Luddington, will air at 8 p.m. MST.
In a clip from the premiere, host Ken Jennings asked Greenfield about his preparations for the game.
“I thought about studying, but I realized that I would have to study everything. And so I gave up,” Greenfield said in the video shared on Instagram. “And now I’m here.” »
Neil de Grasse Tyson, Melissa Peterman and Jackie Tohn will face off in the second quarter-final which will be broadcast on January 15, a television listing shows.
-The 27 celebrities will compete in nine quarter-finals. Nine players will then advance to the next round, with the top three playing in the final. In addition to winning $1 million for charity, the winner of Season 3 will also participate in the Tournament of Champions.
Episodes will be available to stream the next day on Hulu.
Who competes in “Celebrity Jeopardy!” » 2025?
Here is the list of 27 celebrities competing this season on “Celebrity Jeopardy!” »:
- Brian Jordan Alvarez
- Blake Anderson
- W. Kamau Bell
- Rachel Brosnahan
- Yvette Nicole Brown
- Corbin Bleu
- D’Arcy Carden
- Margaret Cho
- Sherry Cola
- Chris Distefano
- Omar J. Dorsey
- Susie Essman
- Fortune Feimster
- David Friedberg
- Seth Green
- Max Greenfield
- Sean Gunn
- My Kimes
- Camilla Luddington
- Natalie Morales
- Ana Navarro
- Melissa Peterman
- Phoebe Robinson
- Robin Thede
- Jackie Tohn
- Neil de Grasse Tyson
- Roy Wood Jr.
The “Celebrity Jeopardy!” » is it easier than “Jeopardy!” » ?
The late host Alex Trebek mentioned in his memoir that the “Celebrity Jeopardy!” » is not as difficult as the regular game.
“It’s no secret that the questions on ‘Celebrity Jeopardy!’ “are simpler than in normal games,” Trebek wrote, according to the Deseret News. “Many celebrities who appear on the show are not die-hard fans. I’m often asked if celebrities have to take a test to appear on the show. Yes. They must know how to spell their name correctly. »
Trebek’s favorite moment on “Celebrity Jeopardy!” »
In his memoir, Trebek also recalls an episode of “Celebrity Jeopardy!” » from 2004 with Bob Woodward, Peggy Noonan and Tucker Carlson. At one point, Noonan buzzes excitedly and answers the riddle: “He is the mysterious source of Watergate.” »
After Noonan gives the correct answer, “Who is Deep Throat?”, Trebek turns to Woodward, the investigative reporter who covered the scandal, and asks, “We’ve waited over 30 years for this.” Who East Deep Throat ? »
Woodward’s response? “How much will I win if I answer this?” »
Trebek called it one of the funniest moments of his years as host of “Jeopardy!” “.
By addressing the theme of “Celebrity Jeopardy!” “, we cannot help but notice the growing attraction that game shows have on celebrities and the public. While this phenomenon is, in part, a search for immediately accessible entertainment, it also highlights an interesting trend where comedians are taking center stage. This reveals a subtle shift in public perception of skills and knowledge, where humor mixes with general culture, illustrating a captivating dynamic in the media landscape. It is interesting to think about the place that European culture can have there, because the diversity of humorous approaches could bring new richness to this type of entertainment.
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