'Jeopardy!' fans outraged after pronunciation ruling fouls up champion: 'Jennings blows it again'
Briefly

Mark Fitzpatrick, a five-day champion, raised eyebrows on 'Jeopardy!' when the ruling allowed a contestant’s mispronunciation of 'anesthesiologist' to be challenged, sparking debate.
Fans reacted passionately, with one stating, 'unbelievable!! Eamonn Campbell doesn't have a lisp... He just can't seem to pronounce 'anesthesiologist.' Or maybe he just doesn't know the word...'
Some viewers argued strong pronunciation is essential in games like 'Jeopardy!,' noting the contestant clearly omitted a key consonant in his repeated attempts.
Viewer opinions varied widely, encapsulating the show's high stakes, 'Pronunciation matters,' demonstrating the fine line between gameplay and recognition of correct answers.
Read at New York Post
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