‘Jeopardy! Masters’ contestant reveals arrival of newborn during show

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This “Jeopardy!” champion is winning the game of life, too.

On Monday night’s episode of “Jeopardy! Masters,” contestant Andrew He revealed that he welcomed a son named Everett since being on the stage last week.

“There’s been a big change in your life since we last saw you, Andrew, right?” host Ken Jennings asked during the show.

“Well yeah, now I have a newborn son,” He announced, as he was met with an explosive round of applause from the audience.

He then proceeded to thank the crew who worked on the show.

“Thanks to, you know, just everyone in the world, I guess, but especially the ‘Jeopardy!’ crew, I had the double blessing of going from being here on the stage to, within 24 hours, going with my partner and welcoming the arrival of our son,” He revealed.


“Jeopardy! Masters” contestant Andrew He (right) revealed that he became a new dad.
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"Jeopardy! Masters" contestants at their podiums
He announced the news during Monday night’s show.
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During the segment, the contestant also gave an emotional shout-out to his partner, Sarah.

“I love you so much, this is for you, and I wouldn’t be anywhere near here if not for you, so I’m going to hope to bring something nice back for you and baby Everett,” He said.

“Jeopardy! Masters” is a new concept of the classic game show, where the top six highest-rated current “Jeopardy” contestants compete for a grand prize.

Whoever wins will be the first contestant to take the title of “Jeopardy! Masters” champion.

Currently, He is joined by fellow contestants Amy Schneider, Matt Amodio, Mattea Roach, Sam Buttrey and James Holzhauer.

The airing of the show comes amid a hosting controversy.


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Ken Jennings is the host of “Jeopardy! Masters.”
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Last week, an insider confirmed to The Post that host Mayim Bialik had exited the show ahead of its final week of filming for Season 39 in support of the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike. Bialik joins writers who are petitioning for higher wages, regulation surrounding artificial intelligence and a better pay structure from streaming services.

Jennings took over the role for her and the season’s filming is set to finish on May 19.

However, some have criticized Jennings for crossing the WGA picket line, including “Big Bang Theory” actor Wil Wheaton.

“This is a VERY small town, Ken Jennings, and we will all remember this,” Wheaton wrote in a scathing Facebook post. “Your privilege may protect you right now, but we will *never* forget.”


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