'Jeopardy' host Ken Jennings apologizes after AI clue sparks backlash

'Jeopardy' Host Ken Jennings Issues Apology Over AI Clue Controversy

Ken Jennings, host of the game show Jeopardy, apologized following backlash from a clue that described an online character as "AI generated." He expressed regret for any offense the clue might have caused, saying,

“I hope you'll forgive me and all of us at 'Jeopardy' for any insult.”

The controversy arose when the show presented a clue about John Pork, a viral internet character, in the category titled "Daddy, is there really a…". The clue read:

“No: A.I. generated the TikTok image of this pig/human eventually killed by Tim Cheese.”

Contestants Cindy del Rosario, Sondra Venable, and Dargan Ware appeared perplexed by the clue. Jennings admitted his own confusion, saying,

“I didn't understand any of that. Who is John Pork?”

Who Is John Pork?

John Pork is a fictional meme character depicted with a pig’s head and a human body. He gained popularity on Instagram and TikTok, where his humorous contrast between appearance and social media content sparked interest. In the meme storyline, he was assassinated by a rat hitman named Tim Cheese.

Backlash Over AI Label

After a clip of the Jeopardy question circulated on TikTok, viewers debated the accuracy of labeling John Pork as AI-generated. Critics noted that John Pork had been active on social media since 2018, predating the widespread availability of generative AI technology.

Summary

Ken Jennings apologized for a misleading Jeopardy clue about John Pork, clarifying the confusion over the character's AI origins and acknowledging the show's unintentional error.

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Entertainment Weekly Entertainment Weekly — 2025-11-05

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