Patrick Pearce: Last News

guest hosting debut ushered in a new low on the famed trivia game show.Monday’s episode saw contestant Patrick Pearce record the lowest score in the program’s history — ending “Double Jeopardy” with -$7,400, according to Entertainment Weekly.Burton, who has been a fan favorite to take over as host of the show following the death of Alex Trebek, had his first appearance somewhat overshadowed by Pearce’s unprecedented breakdown.Pearce ended the first round of the game in the black with $200, but tanked in the next, making him ineligible for “Final Jeopardy,” and replacing Stephanie Hull’s -$6,800 2015 effort in the history books, the article said.Matt Amodio of New Haven, Connecticut, capitalized on the California man’s poor performance to

LeVar Burton’s first outing as the guest host of "Jeopardy!" made history for having the game show’s lowest score ever.  All eyes were on the "Reading Rainbow" star to deliver as the latest guest host filling in for the late Alex Trebek after a fan petition led to his name being in contention as a permanent replacement. Fortunately, his first outing behind the podium didn’t disappoint — except of course for contestant Patrick Pearce.  According to Yahoo Entertainment, the product specialist from Fountain View, Calif.