Jeopardy! Contestant Confuses Janet Jackson For Ariana Grande
Janet Jackson and Ariana Grande have nothing in common. They are different nationalities, different generations, and sing entirely different music. It didn’t stop one Jeopardy! contestant from getting them mixed up, though.
On a recent episode of the game show, the contestant completely botched a video question when he mistook Janet for Ariana Grande. The hint he was given was: “As the recipient of the 2018 Icon Award, she took ‘control’ & took to the stage in her live TV performance in nearly a decade.” The video then shows Janet Jackson singing and dancing to her iconic song “Nasty” before the contestant spits out the wrong answer.
In his defense, Janet Jackson IS wearing a ponytail and thigh-high boots, like Ariana Grande often does. But that’s where the similarity ends. Unfortunately for him, the botch is getting a lot of attention online. Watch the video below and see reactions below.
https://twitter.com/bryannasmith/status/1255642026248454145
Who knew Jeopardy would become pandemic must-see TV https://t.co/E28ytl8exq
— Sam Sanders (@samsanders) April 30, 2020
Between this and the Chaka Khan moment earlier in the week, it’s clear our nation’s nerds are in desperate need of doing some music icon homework. COME ON, ALWIN. #Jeopardy pic.twitter.com/DtuTTUmGYO
— Bradley Stern (@MuuMuse) April 29, 2020
#Jeopardy "Who is Ariana Grande?" pic.twitter.com/70N8QTIEF6
— Patrick for Palestine 📚☭🇵🇸 (@HoCoCommie) April 29, 2020
They just showed a video of Janet Jackson dancing and this dude said "who is Ariana Grande?" #Jeopardy pic.twitter.com/ttOxTZ7hA7
— Likkle miss (@dunn_ryte) April 29, 2020
I just watched a guy named Alwin on Jeopardy! call Janet Jackson Ariana Grande. What world IS THIS?!?!? #Jeopardy pic.twitter.com/CoxpSFcNd8
— Dani 🪷 (@ransomlewis69) April 29, 2020
One enjoyable thing that's happening in these strange days is that #Jeopardy trends every weekday now. pic.twitter.com/M7XLUZvqGR
— Susan optimistically (@realsusandixon) April 29, 2020