00:00Ken Jennings accused of failing Trebek's legacy, Jeopardy! staff concerned.
00:05Jeopardy! staffers fear the quiz show has never fully regained its footing since the pancreatic cancer death of longtime host Alex Trebek in 2020.
00:14His passing is a significant loss, and MC Ken Jennings, despite his efforts, isn't maintaining the standard of excellence set by Trebek,
00:22according to those familiar with the show's inner workings and history.
00:25There's a real sense that the standard has slipped, an insider confided.
00:30Alex had a razor-sharp eye for detail.
00:32He combed through every clue, every word.
00:35Ken? He's nice.
00:36But not nearly as hands-on.
00:38Viewers slammed a recent final Jeopardy! clue tied to Oscar-winning James Bond songs as confusing and poorly phrased.
00:45But according to staffers, the real issue runs deeper.
00:48Producers said Trebek set the gold standard Jeopardy! risks losing under Jennings' lead.
00:53A producer admitted Alex demanded clarity, precision.
00:56Now there's a vibe of, close enough is good enough.
01:00Another insider said,
01:02If things don't tighten up soon, we're in danger of losing what made Jeopardy! special.
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