Brett Kelly Competes on Jeopardy! Episode

Brett Kelly, recognized for his role as Thurman Merman in the 2003 film Bad Santa, competed on Jeopardy! on October 23, 2023. Now 31, Kelly faced returning champion Sophia Mayudes and Will Wallace, but unfortunately, did not perform well, finishing with a score of $0 by Final Jeopardy. Despite an exciting start, Mayudes struggled in the later rounds, allowing Wallace to secure the win with a two-day total of $28,799. Fans expressed enthusiasm for Kelly's appearance, noting a trend of former actors competing as contestants, although some raised concerns about potential rule violations. Discussions on Reddit highlighted the excitement, with references to Kelly's iconic lines from Bad Santa. His participation marks a continued interest in game shows featuring familiar faces from popular films.