fans are fuming over a spinoff of the show that they have considered as a "failure." While the game show is on hiatus this summer, fans have been catching old episodes of , a spinoff of the beloved show where celebrity contestants compete for a chance to win money for a charity of their choice. to share their thoughts on the spinoff, under a post in a Jeopardy! subreddit.
"So I tried getting my Jeopardy fix by watching Celebrity Jeopardy episodes, and it was a failure. The irritation I kept feeling at the celebs trying to be entertainers and attract attention to themselves outweighed the fun of the game," one fan shared. The fan then questioned if the game show is attempting to appeal to a different audience who is less interested in the trivia and gameplay and more on the celebrity aspect of it, saying, "The producers are aiming to attract viewers who like some goofy celeb banter.
" The post received plenty of responses from fellow fans agreeing with the take. "I never watch any for those very reasons. If I'm a fan of the show, it's because I like seeing people play the game," one fan wrote.
"If I wanted to see guys cracking jokes, and aping for the camera, I'd watch something else. I watch Jeopardy for the game, and to see the contestants actually try to answer the questions." One person responded and broke down the difference between the original show and its spinoff.
"Just remember, it's aimed at a very different audience. People who love Jeopardy are less likely to enjoy .