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Jeopardy! fans forced to ‘turn off’ show over contestant’s behavior

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Published 15:52 7 Nov 2023 GMT

Jeopardy! fans forced to ‘turn off’ show over contestant’s behavior

Jeopardy! fans were put off by one contestant's antics

Gerrard Kaonga

Gerrard Kaonga

One contestant’s behavior on Jeopardy! has ignited a furious debate among fans after some admitted to turning off the show.

Contestant Aaron Craig appeared on the hit show’s Champions Wildcard tournament on November 3.

However, the Jeopardy! contestant quickly infuriated some of the show’s fans on Reddit.

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See what got everyone so riled up for yourself:

“I turned the TV off after the self-congratulatory behavior,” one Reddit user fumed.

“I certainly am not rooting for this guy to win and not even sure if I’ll watch the rest of the tournament. I’ve watched Jeopardy for decades and don’t recall seeing such rudeness.”

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“I’m still going to watch but I agree, I’m not rooting for him,” one user replied.

Another added: "The guy was such a cocky jerk, I really hope his a** doesn’t win. I’m rooting Mr Mohawk.”

So, you might be wondering what Craig actually did while on the show that annoyed viewers so much

Aaron Craig appeared on the show’s Champions Wildcard tournament on November 3 and the backlash quickly followed.
Jeopardy!/YouTube

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After realizing he was going to the final, he kissed his fingers and gestured to his family who were in the crowd. He then proceeded to clap his hands loudly while smiling and saying ‘let’s go.’

Some social media used were left confused by the negative reaction from fans, with some defending Craig and his excited celebration.

“I agree [the self applause was a bit much] but on the other hand it seemed pretty genuine on his part. I don't think he was trying to rub it in; I think he just got so excited that he forgot his manners.”

Another said: “I’d much rather have the contestants show some excitement when they win. There are way too many wooden contestants. It’s entertainment TV after all.”

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A former Champions wildcard winner came to Craig’s defence on Reddit.
Jeopardy!/YouTube

“Heaven forbid a contestant have enough situational awareness to understand the importance of that clue and celebrate a little when he beat out two tough competitors to it.”

A former Champions Wildcard winner also came to Craig’s defence and said it can often be difficult to contain emotions after victories at this stage.

Former winner Jilana Cotter commented: “In Aaron's defense, it can be hard to keep your emotions in check on stage.

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“In one of my games (I have no idea which one) I was so mad that I'd rung in with an incorrect answer that I stomped my foot. (And this is on top of my usual buzzer technique, which is definitely on the dramatic side.) I'm not sure if it was noticeable on camera or not. The adrenaline does wild things to you.”

What do you think? Did he take it too far?

Featured Image Credit: Sony Pictures Television

Topics: Reddit

Gerrard Kaonga
Gerrard Kaonga

Gerrard is a Journalist at UNILAD and has dived headfirst into covering everything from breaking global stories to trending entertainment news. He has a bachelors in English Literature from Brunel University and has written across a number of different national and international publications. Most notably the Financial Times, Daily Express, Evening Standard and Newsweek.

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