I guess it had to happen eventually. As Alex Trebek said at the conclusion of tonight's Jeopardy episode, "All good things must come to an end." Ken Jennings finally lost.
It was Final Jeopardy and Ken had an unusually short lead over his female challenger ($14,000 to $10,000) and Ken didn't come up with the correct answer. The challenger had wagered $4000 and Ken wagered $5000. It was a shocking moment for everyone, especially the challenger who probably never imagined she would unseat the All-Time Top Game Show Cash Winner, who amassed a grand total of over $2,500,000.
What will life be like without Ken? I've become used to seeing him on the show as a regular fixture for the past six months. It's not that I watch Jeopardy that often, but whenever I do happen to flip through the channels and it's on, it's reassuring to see Ken's happy smile and keen intellect. He is a bright guy, no doubt about it.
Now he will go back to his life in Salt Lake City with his wife and child. He said tonight during the show that he will keep his job as a software engineer. He loves his work and his colleagues at the office. First though, he'll likely be enjoying his last few minutes of fame. In fact, tonight Ken appears on “The Late Show with David Letterman” and “Nightline.”
So long, Ken. It's been fun watching you win!
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