Ken Jennings, renowned "Jeopardy!" champion, recently experienced an unexpected game show upset. He appeared on ABC's "The $100,000 Pyramid," competing against "Sex and the City" star Mario Cantone. In this word-guessing game, celebrities partner with contestants, offering clues to help them identify target words. Jennings, however, lost both rounds against Cantone.
In one round, Jennings and his partner managed to guess only seven words correctly. This surprising outcome caught the attention of "Jeopardy!" fans on Reddit, with one user expressing disbelief at Jennings' double loss. Another Redditor revealed that Jennings had discussed his "Pyramid" appearance with a "Jeopardy!" audience, mentioning a subsequent, less successful episode and requesting secrecy.
While some were astonished by Jennings' defeat, others pointed out the distinct nature of "Pyramid," emphasizing the role of luck and the specific categories chosen. Some commenters praised Cantone's skill at the game, describing the matchup as quite balanced. Despite this setback, Jennings continues to co-host "Jeopardy!" alongside Mayim Bialik, with many fans expressing a strong preference for Jennings as the sole permanent host.
