Ken Jennings on his winning ‘Jeopardy!’ moment l ABC News
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4 жыл бұрынThe winning contestant from the show’s biggest tournament ever talks about the Final Jeopardy answer and the moment he knew he had won the tournament.
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@punch6832 4 жыл бұрын
He’s charming, good on t.v., knows the game and everyone likes him. He’d be a tremendous host.
@god5535 3 жыл бұрын
ikr? he is funny, likable, charming, nice and congenial... usually for someone to have such a database, it is refreshing to see the kindness and humility... and he has a state of mind which is upbeat and cheerful that aids him in learning due to positivty- a state of mind i highly envy
@billlevins7460 4 жыл бұрын
Ken Jennings is the kind of guy that will never age. He will look just like this in 20 years.
@worldwide4376 3 жыл бұрын
It's unoffical yet, but Ken Jennings named new host of Jeopardy next season.
@MrJdebest 4 жыл бұрын
Ken Jennings is a class act. Kinda of nice in this day and age.
@victoriajennings8419 4 жыл бұрын
Yes he is.
@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj 4 жыл бұрын
Ken is so good but is humble and down to earth. Congrats to him!
@terrysmith295 4 жыл бұрын
@@promethazineog5404 wth go to bed stop being racist. I bet you dont like wheel of fortune either. Calm the hell down
@edwardhudson8505 3 жыл бұрын
Ken Jennings is a force of nature and I have rooted for him in the last tournament he was in. He would make a great host if or when Alex Trebet retires. For now, let’s be happy when he debuts as co-host of Jeopardy.
@mitch1847 4 жыл бұрын
Many people think Ken should take over for Alex when he retires.
@jessiestephens3943 4 жыл бұрын
I definitely do Mitch. I think he'd be great! He's very bright and he has a great sense of humor. 😊
@cleopatrademers2395 4 жыл бұрын
I think Brad Rutter would make a better host. I've seen a video with Ken and Brad at some talk show and Brad has a better presence and his has a great voice to pull of being the host of jeopardy. Even though Ken is phenomenal and brilliant as a person, l don't think he has the voice or presence. Just my opinion.
@1234Brad 4 жыл бұрын
@@cleopatrademers2395 I have to agree with you on that. Hats off to Ken though, having that much knowledge is truly a gift.
@charronfamilyconnect 4 жыл бұрын
me too
@clipsahoy1 4 жыл бұрын
I'd take either of them over ANYONE else! They are the ONLY two worthy of this most difficult replacement.
@justme8592 4 жыл бұрын
A Thrilling tournament...though I was hoping it would go longer, even down to the wire. But Attention ABC, and Jeopardy producers: There's no need for a long search and multiple auditions to find the next Jeopardy host. He's right under your nose. Ken Jennings is the obvious replacement for when Alex finally steps down. He's charismatic, energetic, and already a known personality and a fan favorite. But most importantly, he knows the game inside and out. And I bet Jennings would accept the offer in a heartbeat. Jeopardy is obviously close to his heart. Plus the way the show is taped would still allow him time to pursue his writing and other interests, and be with his family. The biggest Final Jeopardy Answer is: "He's the person most suited to become the next host of Jeopardy". The Question is "Who is Ken Jennings?" And it's truly a no-brainer.
@peanutbuttercracker1 4 жыл бұрын
I think James might actually be more suited to be Alex's successor. Don't get me wrong, I love Ken and I think he would be great, but he's said before that his current occupation as a writer is his dream job. That combined with the fact that I think Ken is a little too humble to accept the host position purely on the basis of skill and legacy leads me to believe James as a host is more likely.
@yolandag.9954 4 жыл бұрын
Considering the fact that James was making the same kind of money than Alex per episode ..... any of them will accept the offer, it's a lot of money. Anyway I like Brad to replace Alex, he's handsome.
@magnumpi28 4 жыл бұрын
I actually think roger craig would be good..he actually would have beat ken and brad in the last tournament but lost on the daily double
@jeanturner6953 4 жыл бұрын
Robert Heintze /
@nintendonerdsvideos4727 4 жыл бұрын
Ken just has the sarcastic wit, like going on Leno and saying that he would struggle with a catergory "cars"
@cartgamerytcarter5729 4 жыл бұрын
Ken is literally the GOAT! Congrats sir🗽
@edrobbins1146 4 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your win and my prayers for Alex and his family
@sharonsolana 4 жыл бұрын
Admiration, respect, and affection for Ken Jennings!
@macgirl90210 4 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Ken Jennings. Well deserved.
@youleftyourgoogleaccopenon5471 4 жыл бұрын
Thank goodness it didn’t go any longer my heart couldn’t take it! I’m at Ken many many years ago when he first was on Jeopardy and he is still the same humble nice guy
@jaredbeasley1084 4 жыл бұрын
Go ken I remember watching him when I was 17 winning all those games. Goat 🐐
@SUGAR_XYLER 4 жыл бұрын
I can't believe they all missed that Aspen question, I knew that one !
@NyteRazor 4 жыл бұрын
It was awesome seeing these Jeopardy titans go at it!
@jackson5116 4 жыл бұрын
0:48 when James did that same thing in his loss to Emma, that became fodder to those who don't understand the concept of the wagering, because they said that was proof he was throwing the match to Emma.
@michaelzoran 4 жыл бұрын
Ken Jennings is incredibly humble. In reality, I believe if we would have had 10 of these contests we would end up with Ken Jennings as the winner multiple times in a row. The proof of this is that Ken won 3-1 in a contest that involved two games of Jeopardy each. Ken is too humble to ever say that, though. I personally believe Ken is the person who should be the host of Jeopardy after Alex eventually decides to step down.
@secondstring 3 жыл бұрын
Nope, that is hardly proof for your hypothesis.
@michaelzoran 3 жыл бұрын
@@secondstring The only thing that counts is Ken Jennings was the victor. Ken Jennings is now the Greatest Ever Jeopardy Champion. I personally believe this should allow Ken Jennings to be the next host of Jeopardy.
@secondstring 3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelzoran Your wish that Jennings become the host has nothing to do with your wild, idiotic statement: "I believe if we would have had 10 of these contests we would end up with Ken Jennings as the winner multiple times in a row. The proof of this is that Ken won 3-1 in a contest that involved two games of Jeopardy each"
@michaelzoran 3 жыл бұрын
@@secondstring You clearly hold a grudge against Ken Jennings and his strong supporters like me. You must have a motive for this behavior. I suspect you are a sore loser who supports one of the dozens of people Ken Jennings defeated on Jeopardy.
@secondstring 3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelzoran - You clearly jump to conclusions. No grudge whatsoever. I happen to be a big Ken Jennings fan. But I am also a Jeopardy fan. And the truth is that the GOAT tournament turned out to be a great tournament and a very close bout between Jennings ans Holzhauer that was largely decided by how the Daily Doubles fell, and was not dominated by anyone. Any of those 4 matches, including the one that James won could have been won by the other contestant if the DD's had fallen the other way. Yet there are many ignorant people (I use that term not in derogatory way but in a literal way), like you that spew out inane BS about how dominant Jennings was and is...not true.
@joeh5936 4 жыл бұрын
He got me into jeopardy as a teen
@haniapowalka3802 4 жыл бұрын
Congratulations to ken Jennings you are the winner and the greatest of all time 1.000.000
@dorothycafferty9638 4 жыл бұрын
Ken Deserved it just love watching him good luck in your future Ken it was a pleasure to watch you over the years 🇨🇦 Pp
@joshualowe959 4 жыл бұрын
Ken is the GOAT
@vincentxie3090 5 ай бұрын
He deserved to be 100% praised
@ADAMSIXTIES 4 жыл бұрын
Ken is the Goat, but James is the Kid!
@jefffraley7094 4 жыл бұрын
I hope they try a few hosts and let the viewers vote...
@e.h.106 4 жыл бұрын
Congratulations to ken Jennings he is humble I like him so much God bless him ✝️🙏❤️💐
@VinterEvig 4 жыл бұрын
if they do go on with jeopardy without Alex, i think Ken would be the best replacement to do so.
@herexcelencyebba6123 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@worldwide4376 4 жыл бұрын
He should be hosting Jeopardy next fall
@sareaper69 3 жыл бұрын
The three greatest players of all time in the presence of the man who spent every breath he could hosting the show they loved. That Alex loved. This is like a make-a-wish kid asking to see LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and Kobe Bryant play one on one kings court and than having it actually happen. Such a gorgeous moment.
@johnnuch1622 4 жыл бұрын
Robin telling Ken to grab a cup of java...uhh...she must not know. Congrats to Ken! He totally deserved it and is a pretty great human being!
@benthread 4 жыл бұрын
Is it mormon no coffee or what?
@rdallinboardman 4 жыл бұрын
@@benthread yes exactly that
@ladystoneheart8155 4 жыл бұрын
John, exactly what I was thinking. I know some Mormons that do drink coke and have a coffee, and I know some that don’t consume caffeine at all but the background laughter makes me think it was an oops
@rdallinboardman 4 жыл бұрын
@@ladystoneheart8155 Correct we're asked to abstain from alcoholic drinks, and also coffee and green/black tea. There's no caffeine exclusion part but some members choose to avoid caffeine for their own personal reasons.
@allstarmark12345 4 жыл бұрын
“It’s a Little early in the morning for doing math” when he’s the one doing math and they’re in New York while he’s in Seattle. #goat
@sethbryant5539 Жыл бұрын
I don’t think we’ll ever see another contestant even get to 50 wins on Jeopardy!
@richardbruno6070 Жыл бұрын
Now that Ken is a host on Jeopardy, it would be cool if he grew a moustache as a tribute to Alex.
@sharonsolana 4 жыл бұрын
The best man won!
@sistasunshinesmith8149 4 жыл бұрын
You gotta know when to hold them...know when to fold them...know when to walk away...or just WIN!
@earlgarcia2736 4 жыл бұрын
Ken much more likable than James.
@ninjapirate123 5 ай бұрын
He beat James in Jeopardy so ofc
@aarone1981 4 жыл бұрын
Time to bring back Watson, the question is if Watson could adapt to the new Jeopardy betting strategy???
@alexperaza9475 4 жыл бұрын
I think James might have actually gotten his strategy from Watson. I believe Watson was the first "player" to hop categories like that looking for daily doubles.
@jefffraley7094 4 жыл бұрын
@@alexperaza9475 It sure amazes me when contestants in a tight game start off the double jeopardy round with $400 questions. They're odds drop every time they don't hunt for the daily double.
@amazingabby25 4 жыл бұрын
Yes
@worldwide4376 4 жыл бұрын
One of the most famous Jeopardy contestants could be the new host for next period.
@nintendonerdsvideos4727 3 жыл бұрын
@@alexperaza9475 Chuck Forest. Is why the fans call it the forest bounce
@KevinCummingsFitness 4 жыл бұрын
One of those 3 should take over the show when Alex is done
@sharonsolana 4 жыл бұрын
I was wondering about the $0 wager in final Jeopardy too!
@simplytine2939 4 жыл бұрын
Those all in bettings made jeopardy history
@ihpokemonopenings 4 жыл бұрын
Who's here before 1million views.
@victoriajennings8419 4 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed all of the matches. He is very smart. Still looks very young.
@joshuahecht6866 4 жыл бұрын
Now Everybody is Obsessed Of Horatio Of Hamlet and Iago of Othello I know Othello because Iago Is The Main Antagonist is feels like the Main Character
@jefffraley7094 4 жыл бұрын
Not everybody is obsessed with Shakespeare. 🤯
@yolandag.9954 4 жыл бұрын
I wanted James to win.
@jefffraley7094 4 жыл бұрын
Me too. I'd like to see him host after Alex too. Maybe they'll try out a few and see who fits?
@NgKi2001 4 жыл бұрын
James was robbed they gave all the bonus questions to the other two players Bread should not even been on the show I already knew that Ken will be the winner because the producers like Ken better the bonus questions should be transparent to the audience why the producers cannot move the bonus questions to the players that they like.
@lisamuniz4852 4 жыл бұрын
I was pulling for James too.
@kage1100 4 жыл бұрын
Should be host
@mrxxbrian 4 жыл бұрын
Like Jennings said, the host/speaker needs to be verbally articulate and have a very persistent pattern. That's not Jennings. The role of a contestant winner and host are completely different.
@jackson5116 4 жыл бұрын
@@mrxxbrian Brad seems like he would be the best to do it, and is already in Los Angeles.
@justme8592 4 жыл бұрын
Because of the way Jeopardy is taped, Ken wouldn't have to live in Los Angeles. And he can work on adapting his speech pattern to effectively read the answers. I agree, Ken Jennings is the obvious, no-brainer choice to be the next host. (See my separate analysis as to why).
@cleopatrademers2395 4 жыл бұрын
@@jackson5116. I agree. Brad has a better presence and a terrific voice. I looked him up on the internet and has hosted or was going to host a kid's show. And he is trying to get into acting. He is very comfortable in front of the camera. Ken is phenomenal and brilliant but l don't think he could pull of being the host of jeopardy. He does not have a pleasant voice and just because your super smart and brilliant doesn't necessarily mean you can pull off being a host of a population show. And don't get me wrong, he seems like a super nice guy but you also need a little more than that. I was actually rooting for James, so l am not partial to Brad.
@hescut.therussianscut.2390 3 жыл бұрын
@@justme8592 I just finished listening to the audiobook version of The Answer Is co-narrated by Alex Trebek and Ken Jennings, and Ken did most of the talking in a 304-page book. Trust me, there's nothing about his voice or speaking abilities that need to be worked on. He'd make a spectacular Jeopardy host and just might get it.
@tomsinter2869 4 жыл бұрын
Now let's see them in a Wheel of Fortune tournament!
@clipsahoy1 4 жыл бұрын
COOL idea! :D
@wadsworththebutler9657 4 жыл бұрын
@@clipsahoy1 With an IQ of 175, Ken would probably solve puzzles with 80% of the letters remaining, James at 155 would probably solve puzzles with 70% still on the board, and Brad (I don't know his IQ) maybe 60% remains.
@clipsahoy1 4 жыл бұрын
@@wadsworththebutler9657 My IQ is 145, so I guess that'd make me able to solve them with 60% remaining too, although i usually do a little better than that. I bet Brad has a higher IQ than 145. I've never thought of myself as being Brad level smart! ;D
@wadsworththebutler9657 4 жыл бұрын
@@clipsahoy1 I don't know. Brad has openly stated that he's bad at mental math (see 2007 Grand Slam game show), so definitely not at genius level. But he's certainly outstanding at trivia, so he might be in the 125-135 range. 101-115: Above average 116-130: Superior 131-145: Gifted 146-160: Genius 161-175: Super genius 176-190: Profound genius
@clipsahoy1 4 жыл бұрын
@@wadsworththebutler9657 Shoot, I miss genius by ONE point! Haha! Story of my life!
@Daleylife 4 жыл бұрын
Well, I have the Jeopardy tournament on my DVR, but I guess I can delete it thanks to you, GMA--- Thanks for spoiling the winner in your title AND thumbnail. Now I won't watch the program. Way to go.
@janethfarnendo9471 4 жыл бұрын
Ken Jennings is my idol since he started the jeopardy.. He lost by 1$ to a lady... He's great & BRILLANT. OMG ! Yes, Ken.. Your so smart.. Love u sir ken.. Thank u God bless ur health .. 🙏🏽🎆❤️👏👍💞🍀🌹💞💞 Congrats I never ever forget u..thanks!
@CoachD4 4 жыл бұрын
*cringe*
@Johnadams20760 4 жыл бұрын
actually he lost bye 7000 to that lady,
@grandpaje4734 4 жыл бұрын
John Adams It doesn’t matter, Fact is he gets the trophy..
@Johnadams20760 4 жыл бұрын
I know, I am just corrrectin what the person said because they are clearly wrong
@janethfarnendo9471 4 жыл бұрын
John Adams thank u sir , for correcting ..mis heard.. Appreciated.. God bless you ur health & whole family..
@arthurlevine8064 Жыл бұрын
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@briangarrett5108 4 жыл бұрын
Still one of the funniest (and correct, IMO) topic responses (Tool Time)
@Tiberius291 Жыл бұрын
Ken reminds me of Tony Randall.
@ninjapirate123 5 ай бұрын
I wonder if anyone is jealous of him
@jimquantic 4 жыл бұрын
Jeopardy is a great game-but a lot of chance, too. James could not seem to buy a daily double--and that is a huge disadvantage. If you look at the series, James hardly got any of them, they went to Ken and the other guy, almost every time. Then there is the issue of how much you have WHEN you hit the daily double. Finally, if you are beating the nearest guy badly, but have not more than doubled their score going into the final--it all comes down to one question. Say you have 18,000 and I have 9500--you have beaten me badly YET if I bet it all--and why wouldn't I, and get the answer right, and you miss on that one thing, then I win. So there is a lot of unfairness on the show, as it is set up. Still, Jennings is a great player--but so is James and chance played a big part in ho it all came out--too much so, I thought.
@kimmysparkles6113 4 жыл бұрын
Poor Brad.
@FalconFlyer75 3 жыл бұрын
yeah I felt bad for him, before this tournament he was by all accounts the best player ever (having won both the Ultimate TOC and the Battle of the Decades) and yet he never got Ken's popularity, and in this tournament (Despite being the 2 time GOAT) the guy was viewed as an afterthought and didn't win a single game while i'm glad Ken finally won a champions tournament, I wish Brad had put up more of a fight
@nintendonerdsvideos4727 4 жыл бұрын
The thing is, he wasn't in 2nd per se, it's a 2 game total he was in first. If james answers correctly, it goes to a game 5
@n.r.narendarsinhvaghela2761 4 жыл бұрын
Super news
@KellyStevensFGG 4 жыл бұрын
He should take over for Alex. I am sure Alex wants this.
@notnek12 4 жыл бұрын
I wonder how he'd do against the best quizzers in the world?
@arealmench 4 жыл бұрын
If the same three played another tournament then James or Brad might win. It all depends on the questions, strategy and a degree of luck.
@youleftyourgoogleaccopenon5471 4 жыл бұрын
When James got that daily double and pulled ahead I said that’s it game over. Like I said we should have these two just answer questions and whoever gets the most questions right wins! No way Jose no money whoever gets the most wins
@wadsworththebutler9657 4 жыл бұрын
All Ken meant when he said if they played 10 times and you wouldn't get the same winner twice in a row is that he would win 6 and James would win 4. Or if Brad ever stole one then it might be 5-4-1. That's all.
@aaronchan1088 4 жыл бұрын
2nd place player betting little in final jeopardy makes no sense... double up and force the leader to get it right and to have a sufficient wager to win.
@oogrooq 4 жыл бұрын
Was it the Magic Underpants?
@aaronchan1088 4 жыл бұрын
i was shocked when ken bet nothing in the 2nd final jeopardy... he left the door wide open for james to even the score at 2... but surprisingly, james missed it... dug a 31k hole after the first round after wagering just 11k
@Ghoppa32 4 жыл бұрын
$50 bucks ken is the next host ? Who Wants to lose some money ?
@jackson5116 4 жыл бұрын
Ken won't host, he's in Seattle, not Los Angeles. Brad has the highest chance at hosting already being in Los Angeles.
@justme8592 4 жыл бұрын
Because of the way Jeopardy is taped, Ken wouldn't have to live in Los Angeles.
@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj 4 жыл бұрын
Ghoppa32 it would be great if Ken is the new host.
@yolandag.9954 4 жыл бұрын
I like Brad, he's handsome.
@jefffraley7094 4 жыл бұрын
I hope they try a few hosts for a month each and let us vote. My vote is likely James.
@bigraviolees 4 жыл бұрын
Kens micro Bluetooth device in his ear was better than the gamblers next to him, as his wife was online in their car feeding answers
@gameshowguy2000 4 жыл бұрын
*Oh, please. Seriously, you DO know that THAT is NOT TRUE, and above all, cheating ON and rigging OF a game show has been illegal since the 1950s quiz show scandals from which this show is based. It's not just a crime. IT'S A FEDERAL CRIME.*
@arthurlevine8064 Жыл бұрын
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