Jeopardy's Ken Jennings Apologizes After Backlash Over 'A.I.' Clue

Fans of the quiz show “Jeopardy!” quickly caught a major error in one of the clues during a recent episode, sparking discussion and criticism across social media. Their reaction prompted host Ken Jennings to publicly apologize.

The Controversial Question

The disputed clue appeared under the category “Daddy, Is There Really A…” for $800. The statement read:

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

None of the three contestants attempted to respond. Jennings lightheartedly remarked:

I didn’t understand any of that.

He then revealed the intended answer:

Who is John Pork?

Fan Reactions Online

Viewers quickly corrected the show’s claim, emphasizing that the fictional character John Pork existed long before artificial intelligence tools became widespread. Comments flooded TikTok and other platforms after the episode aired on October 24.

John Pork predates AI — this is wrong.
John Pork is a photoshopped being, how dare you call him AI.
Many of us are still grieving John.
John Pork first posted on Insta in 2018, not AI-generated.
I didn’t get this question because its answer is wrong.
John Pork isn’t AI, his official Instagram account has existed since like 2017.

Some viewers were even surprised to learn about John Pork’s fictional “death” from the show’s mention.

Jennings’ Response

After increased discussion online, Ken Jennings issued an apology, acknowledging the inaccuracy and the confusion caused by the question about John Pork’s origins.

Author’s Summary

Ken Jennings apologized after a Jeopardy! episode mistakenly labeled John Pork as AI-generated, triggering fans to correct the show and defend the meme’s real origins.

EntertainmentNow — 2025-11-04