Jeopardy!host Ken Jennings' lifelong dream is to playFamily Feud, and fans would love to see him compete on the long-running game show.Ken was named the official host ofJeopardy!in 2023, after Alex Trebek passed away in 2020. He was chosen after several other celebrities, including Mayim Bialik, were tested in the role. In 2004,Ken won 74Jeopardy!games in a row, and his record has not yet been broken. For his next game show appearance, Ken will return to compete inWho Wants to Be a Millionaire?, with his teammate, actor Matt Damon.
Jeopardy!host Ken Jennings' lifelong dream is to playFamily Feud, and fans would love to see him compete on the long-running game show.
In aJeopardy!Instagram post,Ken revealed to the studio audience that he’s always wanted to be a contestant onFamily Feud.He shared,“I feel like my lifelong dream has not yet been fulfilled to be on the Feud. Like I just want to be on Family Feud. That’s my only dream.”
Ken continued,“When I was a kid, and my little sister was born,I was so excited because now there were five of us in our family, and we were the right size to be on Family Feud. And my mom had to explain, ‘No, honey. Like a month-old baby would be a terrible player on Family Feud. Richard Dawson would probably kiss her and get her sick.'”
Ken concluded by saying,“But if anybody here has Steve Harvey’s number,I would love to go on the Feud.“Richard hostedFamily Feudfrom 1976-1985, and then from 1994-1995, and was known for kissing the contestants, while Steve is the current host of the show.
In the comments section of the post,fans were completely on board with Ken being aFamily Feudcontestant. Several fans hoped to see him play alongsideJeopardy!champions. One person suggested,“I think we need a Jeopardy Family Feud team with Ken, Sam Buttrey, Matt Amodio, and some other Jeopardy favorites.“Another fan suggested that Ken play with his own family against Mayim orJeopardy!legend James Holzhauer.
Other viewers hoped to see Ken form aJeopardy!team and compete against the cast ofWheel of Fortune. One fan wrote,“Get a Jeopardy team on Celebrity Family Feud!!! They can go against the Wheel of Fortune squad (Ryan [Seacrest], Pat [Sajak], Vanna [White], Maggie [Sajak], and Jim [Thornton])!!! It’s a no-brainer million-dollar idea!!”
I feel like my lifelong dream has not yet been fulfilled to be on the Feud. Like I just want to be on Family Feud. That’s my only dream. When I was a kid, and my little sister was born, I was so excited because now there were five of us in our family, and we were the right size to be on Family Feud. And my mom had to explain, “No, honey. Like a month-old baby would be a terrible player on Family Feud. Richard Dawson would probably kiss her and get her sick.” But if anybody here has Steve Harvey’s number, I would love to go on the Feud.
What Ken Jennings Playing Family Feud Would Mean
Ken Has A Great Sense Of Humor
UnlikeJeopardy!, which is a more intellectual and serious game show,Family Feudis raucous and outrageous. The questions often lead to the contestants giving hilarious answers that leave Steve stunned in the funniest way.Ken is a witty and clever person with a great sense of humor, and, if he had the chance to playCelebrityFamily Feud, it would certainly mean that his personality would shine.
Whether Ken played with his own family ora team ofJeopardy!icons, it would be fun to see him compete ina game show in which humor reigns over knowledge for a change. It would also be a real treat to see him and aJeopardy!team compete against the cast ofWheel of Fortune.It would be a delight to see these game show hosts step behind the podium in a role reversal.
Our Take On Ken Jennings Competing On Other Game Shows
Ken Has The Intelligence & Personality To Make The Perfect Game Show Contestant
Although Ken is now best known for hostingJeopardy!,fans shouldn’t forget that he started out as a game show contestant. His 74-dayJeopardy!winning streak is legendary. Ken has competed on other game shows in the past, includingAre You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, The $100,000 Pyramid,andWho Wants to Be a Millionaire?, among others.
Ken is the perfect game show contestantbecause he’s not only incredibly smart, but he has a wonderful sense of humor. He often makes amusing jokes duringJeopardy!, and he’s very personable during the contestant interviews. Even his pitch for being cast onFamily Feudwas very funny. I’d love to see Ken compete onFamily Feudbecause I think thathe’d work his magic and dominate the game, while also making everyone laugh with his quick-witted responses.
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