Jeopardy! Episode Sparks Viewer Controversy

During the latest episode of Jeopardy!, fans expressed frustration after all contestants failed to answer an apparently easy Final Jeopardy clue regarding the origins of Coca-Cola, leading to widespread discussion on social media. Contestants Mark Fitzpatrick, Amanda Prusila, and Daniel Gately were unable to correctly identify the answer, with Fitzpatrick wagering $3,400 on the incorrect guess of 'Coco Chanel,' ultimately reducing his score to $20,000. Viewers criticized the contestants for missing the clue, which many believed should have been easily solvable, and shared their own correct answers online. Additionally, some fans were annoyed with host Ken Jennings for not prompting Fitzpatrick for greater specificity on another clue related to U.S. Presidents, where 'Johnson' could refer to either Lyndon B. Johnson or Andrew Johnson. The episode followed a prior controversy related to the show's scheduling, as last week's episode did not air as planned. Overall, the combination of these issues has sparked significant viewer discussion about the show's current format and hosting decisions.