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Ken Jennings Apologizes After Sexist ‘Jeopardy’ Question, Yikes!

Jeopardy champion-turned-host Ken Jennings apologizes after one of the game show's questions is both sexist and awkward.

(Photo Credit: Jerod Harris/Getty Images for TCM) During the Monday, October 28 episode of Jeopardy, contestants participated in the category of “Complete the Rhyming Phrase.” The first part of the phrase was: “Men seldom make passes at …” Though there are several (worse) ways to complete the rhyme, the correct answer was “girls who wear glasses.” (Photo Credit: Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Edge at Hudson Yards) Though Heather Ryan received the apology from Ken Jennings (who certainly did not pick the question), she did not end up winning.

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