‘Jeopardy!,’ ‘Wheel of Fortune’ gave risqué answers, celebrity lookalikes and tricky clues in 2024

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Game shows saw some major changes this year, particularly with the departure of Pat Sajak as host of “Wheel of Fortune” after 40 years.Ryan Seacrest took over permanently, joining Ken Jennings as the new leaders of some of the longest-running shows on television, where contestants have given viewers some wild moments this year, from the risqué to the confusing.Check out the wildest game show moments of 2024 below, including a viral “Wheel of Fortune” player’s explanation for his unexpected answer.“Wheel of Fortune” contestant Tavaris Williams became an instant viral sensation thanks to his May 23 appearance and his NSFW answer.During a toss-up puzzle, the puzzle board had the letters for the phrase “_ _ _ _ /I _ /T _ E /B _ _ T!”Williams quickly buzzed in and confidently said, “Right in the butt.”His answer was met with a brief silence, then audience laughter, followed by a “What?” from fellow contestant Tyra, and a definitive “no” from Sajak as a look of utter surprise crossed Williams’ face.The correct answer was “T H I S / I S / T H E / B E S T !”“I tried to just beat my contestants by buzzing in first and letting my brain catch up,” Williams told Fox News Digital of his now infamous TV moment.“And when my brain was ready to speak, I saw the R, I saw the B, I saw the T.

I went for ‘Right in the butt’… And once [host Pat Sajak] said ‘no,’ oh, it was the worst feeling,” he continued with a laugh.After taping, Williams had to keep the moment secret from his family, who were gathered to watch it live.