- Ken Jennings supports Emma Stone’s desire to compete on Jeopardy!, revealing she wants to be on the original version of the show, not the celebrity edition.
- Stone would have to go through the regular application process and receive no special treatment if she wants to compete on Jeopardy!
- Stone takes the Jeopardy! online test every year but has not received a response from the show’s casting team, and she wants to earn her spot on the show rather than relying on her celebrity status.
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- Ken Jennings Would Have Emma Stone on ‘Jeopardy’ in a ‘Heartbeat’ After She Masters the Test (usmagazine.com)
Ken Jennings, the game show host of Jeopardy!, has expressed his support for Emma Stone’s desire to compete on the show. During an appearance on Live with Kelly and Mark, Jennings revealed that Stone wants to be on the original Jeopardy! and not the celebrity version. He jokingly mentioned that the show would gladly accept her as a contestant. However, Jennings clarified that Stone would have to go through the same application process as everyone else and would not receive any special treatment.
Jennings explained that anyone who wants to be on Jeopardy! can take an online test and participate in a Zoom audition instead of having to attend an in-person audition. He also mentioned that if Stone passes the virtual quiz, she might have an advantage during the interview process due to her experience on camera.
Stone has previously mentioned her love for Jeopardy! and revealed that she takes the online test every year. However, she has not received any response from the show’s casting team after multiple attempts. Stone believes she has what it takes to be a contestant due to her frequent consumption of Jeopardy! content.
When asked if she would consider competing on Celebrity Jeopardy!, Stone insisted that she wants to earn her spot on the original show and not rely on her celebrity status. She expressed her desire to go on “real Jeopardy!” and test her knowledge.