'Jeopardy' host Ken Jennings apologizes after AI clue sparks backlash

'Jeopardy' Host Ken Jennings Apologizes for AI-Related Clue Controversy

Ken Jennings, host of the game show Jeopardy, issued an apology after backlash arose regarding a clue that labeled an online character as "AI generated."

Details of the Controversy

The clue appeared in the category titled "Daddy, is there really a…" and stated: No: A.I. generated the TikTok image of this pig/human eventually killed by Tim Cheese. Contestants Cindy del Rosario, Sondra Venable, and Dargan Ware struggled to answer, prompting Jennings to comment:

I didn't understand any of that. Who is John Pork?

Who Is John Pork?

John Pork is a fictional meme character with a pig’s head and a human body, known for his humorous presence on Instagram and TikTok. Within the meme’s fictional lore, John Pork was said to have been killed by a rat hitman named Tim Cheese.

Reaction from Viewers

After a clip of the question was shared on TikTok, many viewers disputed the claim that John Pork was AI generated. They noted that the character had been circulating on social media since at least 2018, predating widespread public use of generative AI.

Ken Jennings' Apology

I hope you'll forgive me and all of us at Jeopardy for any insult.

Jennings acknowledged the confusion and apologized for any offense caused by the clue.

Summary: Ken Jennings apologized after Jeopardy faced criticism for inaccurately describing the meme character John Pork as AI generated, sparking debate over the character’s origins and the clue’s wording.

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Entertainment Weekly Entertainment Weekly — 2025-11-05

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