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'Jeopardy' Contestant Paris Themmen Says Alex Trebek Glossed Over His 'Wonka' Fame

Published: 03/15/2018

Alex Trebek hates all things 'Willy Wonka' -- that's our takeaway anyway, after hearing from the 'Jeopardy' contestant who was also in the movie ... which Alex completely ignored. Paris Themmen -- who played little Mike Teavee in "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory" -- tells TMZ ... he didn't…

'Jeopardy' Contestants Hilariously Botch Football Category

Published: 02/02/2018

Consider these contestants the Cleveland Browns of game shows ... 'cause no one had a single clue how to score during the football category in "Jeopardy" ... and it's the funniest thing you'll see all day. Check out the first contestant hesitantly call "Talkin' Football for $200" -- only because…

Alex Trebek Taking Medical Leave from 'Jeopardy!' After Brain Surgery

Published: 01/04/2018

Alex Trebek is taking a break from game show duties to recover from surgery he needed after taking a nasty fall a couple months ago. The "Jeopardy!" host revealed Thursday he's out on medical leave to recover from a subdural hematoma suffered during the fall. Sounds very serious, but Alex…

'Jeopardy' Contestant Mispronounces Coolio's 'Gangsta's Paradise', Loses $3,200

Published: 01/02/2018

A 'Jeopardy' contestant learned the hard way that Alex Trebek and co. are sticklers when it comes to pronunciation ... especially between "gangster" and "gangsta." Nick Spicher appeared on the trivia show Monday night, where he was asked to provide the question to a clue that included Coolio's…

Alex Trebek Makes Sexist Comment to 'Jeopardy!' Contestant About Her Military Job

Published: 12/19/2017

Answer -- These 3 words don't need to be said when asking a female "Jeopardy!" contestant to describe her military experience. What is "For a woman"? Correct! Unfortunately, Alex Trebek did NOT nail that one on Tuesday night's episode. While interviewing Lisa Beth Davis about being a retired Army…

'Jeopardy' Fail, Who the Hell Is Marcus Allen?!

Published: 09/25/2017

No, Anupama ... Marcus Allen did not play for the Colorado Rockies. Once again, the sports-themed category on "Jeopardy" was like kryptonite -- and when Alex Trebek asked the contestants to match an NFL Hall of Famer to his team, it was blank faces all around. Props to Anupama for trying ...…

Alex Trebek Drops Bars On 'Jeopardy!' (VIDEO)

Published: 02/21/2017

It's debatable, but Alex Trebek might've just announced the best "Jeopardy!" category of his career ... at the expense of Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne and Kanye West. The category was "Let's Rap, Kids" and Trebek had to repeat lyrics from the rappers' hits. It's hilarious ... especially when…

Alan Thicke Memorial Draws 'Growing Pains' Cast, Including Leo DiCaprio (PHOTOS)

Published: 12/19/2016

Alan Thicke's TV family joined his real-life family to honor him Sunday night -- and it looked like a full reunion of "Growing Pains." Kirk Cameron, Joanna Kerns, Tracey Gold, Jeremy Miller ... even Leo DiCaprio ... all showed up for the memorial service. Many of Alan's Hollywood pals who were not…

Alex Trebek -- I Got a Real Loser on 'Jeopardy!' (VIDEO)

Published: 10/13/2016

Who knew Alex Trebek was a trash talker? The "Jeopardy!" host blasted a contestant in Wednesday's show because of -- get this -- her taste in music. Check out the vid ... Alex gave her full-on Trump treatment. BTW ... the woman is Susan Cole, a legislative librarian from Bowie, Maryland. And she…

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Alex Trebek Taking Medical Leave from 'Jeopardy!' After Brain Surgery

'Jeopardy' Contestant Mispronounces Coolio's 'Gangsta's Paradise', Loses $3,200

Alex Trebek Makes Sexist Comment to 'Jeopardy!' Contestant About Her Military Job

'Jeopardy' Fail, Who the Hell Is Marcus Allen?!

Alex Trebek Drops Bars On 'Jeopardy!' (VIDEO)

Alan Thicke Memorial Draws 'Growing Pains' Cast, Including Leo DiCaprio (PHOTOS)

Alex Trebek -- I Got a Real Loser on 'Jeopardy!' (VIDEO)