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

Viewers of the quiz show "Jeopardy!" pointed out a significant mistake in a recent episode, which led host Ken Jennings to issue an apology following an uproar on social media.

The Controversial Clue

The questionable clue appeared in the category "Daddy, Is There Really A..." for $800. It stated:

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

None of the contestants attempted to answer. Jennings joked, "I didn’t understand any of that," before revealing the correct response as, "Who is John Pork?"

Fan Reactions

After the episode aired on October 24, the show's TikTok clip received widespread criticism. Fans argued that the clue was factually inaccurate and misrepresented online character John Pork.

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 Instagram in 2018, not AI generated.
John Pork isn’t AI; his official Instagram has existed since 2017.

Some viewers even admitted that they found the clue confusing because the answer itself contained an error.

Jennings' Apology

Following the online backlash, Ken Jennings acknowledged the mistake and expressed regret for the misleading clue, emphasizing the importance of accuracy in the show’s content.

Author’s Summary

Ken Jennings apologized after Jeopardy! fans criticized an incorrect A.I.-themed clue about fictional character John Pork, sparking widespread discussion on social media.

EntertainmentNow — 2025-11-04