Ken Jennings calls out 'problematic' answer on 'Jeopardy!' and apologizes to female contestant
"Jeopardy!" host Ken Jennings called out a "problematic" answer during Monday night's episode and apologized to a female contestant before moving on to the rest of the show.
"Jeopardy!" host Ken Jennings called out a "problematic" answer during Monday night's episode and apologized to a female contestant before moving on to the rest of the show.
The moment came when contestant Heather Ryan picked the $400 clue under the category "Complete the Rhyming Phrase."
Jennings read out the clue "Men rarely make passes at ..." with a slightly awkward tone.
"What are 'girls who wear glasses,'" fellow contestant Will Wallace buzzed in and correctly answered.
"Jeopardy!" host Ken Jennings.Christopher Willard / ABC via Getty ImagesRyan was the only woman on the episode — and she was wearing glasses. Jennings quickly addressed the issue.
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