Celebrity Jeopardy! Season 3 is set to premiere on January 8, 2025, bringing together a diverse group of celebrities to compete for charity. Hosted by Ken Jennings, the much-awaited season promises engaging trivia battles and entertaining moments.
Jeopardy: Star-Studded Lineup
The season has 27 stars who come from diverse television fields such as acting, comedy, science, and journalism. Here are a few of the notable contestants:
Ana Navarro: Political commentator, former co-host of The View Television Show.
Rachel Brosnahan: We know her The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, who has been a favorite at the the awards.
Neil deGrasse Tyson: Renowned astrophysics scientist and science populariser.
Seth Green: Television star and creator of Robot Chicken.
Yvette Nicole Brown: Film and television actress who appeared in the show, Community.
Blake Anderson: Comedian and actor who featured in the cast of Workaholics.
Corbin Bleu: High school Musical fame actor and singer.
D’Arcy Carden: Actress who featured in the popular show, The Good Place.
Margaret Cho: Comedian and actress with experience in stand-up and television.
Max Greenfield: Actor who was seen on the TV show, New Girl.
Sean Gunn: Actor who featured in the TV series, Gilmore Girls, and the film, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
Camilla Luddington: Actress known for her role in the television series, Grey’s Anatomy.
Roy Wood Jr.: Stand-up comedian who became famouse as a correspondent on The Daily Show.
Natalie Morales: Actress who was seen in the TV series, Dead to Me.
Melissa Peterman: Cousin to actress Rebecca Bloom and star of Reba and Baby Daddy.
The show will feature up to $1 million, to be given by the celebrities to any charity they wish, thus making their participation a voluntary and philanthropic effort.
Tournament Structure
The season follows a structured tournament format:
Celebrities must first go through the preliminary rounds to progress. Contestants who emerged victorious in the preliminaries compete in the semi-finals, and then on to the final. In the final, contestants win prizes according to how well they play.
This format makes sure that the show becomes exciting and thrilling, hence attracting more fans throughout the season.
Charity Impact
The celebrities will not just perform to win, they will perform to raise money for various charitable organizations. For instance, Neil deGrasse Tyson is playing for STRIVE, an organization that assists people who face societal barriers while to trying to get employment. Max Greenfield is standing up for the Wags and Walks charity organization that aims at the rehabilitation and adoption of dogs.
The charitable participation of celebrities for their respective causes also helps inform the audience about these efforts.
When & Where To Watch
Celebrity Jeopardy! Season 3 begins on January 8, 2025, at 9/8c on ABC, with online streaming on Hulu for the show. The audience can expect to see celebrities test their trivia skills, even as they engage in charity.