- Ken Jennings hosts Jeopardy! Season 40 premiere amid strike controversy
- Jennings avoids addressing the strike during the episode
- Current strike involves IATSE union that handles the show’s editing
The Season 40 premiere of Jeopardy! was recently hosted by Ken Jennings, who managed to avoid discussing the ongoing strike controversy throughout the episode. Jennings, who won the hearts of millions during his 74-game winning streak on the show, made no mention of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) strike that is currently underway.
The strike involves the IATSE union that is responsible for editing Jeopardy! and other TV shows and films. They are asking for better pay, working conditions, and benefits for its members. While the strike continues to impact several popular television shows and movies, Jeopardy! went on without acknowledging the issue in its Season 40 premiere.
Although Ken Jennings didn’t address the strike, the seasoned Jeopardy! champion still captured viewers’ attention with his charm and trivia knowledge. It remains to be seen how the strike will affect the show’s future, with Jennings now in the host position.