“Jeopardy!” Fans Fume Over Confusing ‘Jeoportmanteau!’ as Contestants Stumble Through Game’s Trickiest Category Yet
Los Angeles — A recent episode of “Jeopardy!” stoked considerable backlash from its audience, with complaints centering on a category that left contestants stumped and sparked calls for revamping the beloved quiz show’s format. The troubling segment, which featured during Monday’s episode, left all three participants baffled by a “lazy” wordplay category, provoking criticism that it damaged the integrity of the long-standing game. The problematic category, dubbed “Jeoportmanteau!”, a regularly featured segment on the show, …