Exciting, nerve-wracking, and lots of fun.
The question: What is it like to be aJeopardy!contestant?
Getting to theJeopardy!podium is a long and difficult road.
Only 400 players out of the 150,000 or so people who try out actually get onto the show.
If you want to qualify, you have to take and pass an online 50-question test.
Those passing are put into a contestant pool, from which people are selected to take yetanotheronline 50-question test.
Pass that, and you could be one of a lucky few chosen to audition.
It’s a marathon process that can go until early evening, according toThe Ringer.
In between shows, the returning champion and the host put on new outfits.
When Newkirk finally returned in December, all-time championKen Jenningswas there as the first guest host.
At one point, Newkirk slipped and called Jennings “Alex.”
AsThe Ringernotes, it’s been a challenging process.
Some of the guest hosts have been welcomed enthusiastically by players.
Another host wasn’t as popular.
Hundreds of former players protested the choice ofDr.
Ozbecause of his rep for promoting questionable medical advice and products.
I was like, cool, bro, let’s see you do this.
It was just odd.
I don’t think he likesJeopardy!"
