Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings is labeled a ‘SCAB’ by furious viewers as it’s confirmed he WILL host game show’s celebrity spinoff – despite the ongoing actor and writer’s strikes

Danger! viewers are extremely unhappy with Ken Jennings’ decision to take over as host of Celebrity Jeopardy! amid ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes – with some going so far as to call the on-air star ‘yellow’ for crossing picket lines.

Mayim Bialik was originally supposed to host the spin-off, but made the decision to step down in order to support the writers and actors who are currently on strike against unfair wages, among other conditions.

While Mayim, 47, and Ken, 49, split to host the final regular season of Jeopardy!, the former had previously hosted the spin-off Celebrity Jeopardy! shows alone.

But now Ken has stepped in to take her place as host for the final season – which is set to debut on September 27, despite the strikes showing no signs of ending.

Showrunner Michael Davies revealed that material from Celebrity Jeopardy! the second season was written before the strike.

However, Jeopardy’s plan! Moving forward is about reusing material from the previous season rather than pausing or showing reruns to support the strike.

Fans took to Twitter to denounce Ken as being a scab, a term used to refer to someone who chooses to cross the picket line and work during a strike.

“Ken Jennings is a yellow. Pass it on,” one user said.

“@KenJennings don’t be a scab, support actors and writers,” another pleaded.

The word fans use the most to describe their feelings about Ken’s actions is “disappointed.”

“Disappointed to hear that Ken Jennings is yellow,” one user wrote.

Another tweeted, “Man Ken Jennings being a scab is so disappointing.”

While they parted ways to host the final regular season of Jeopardy!, Mayim hosted Celebrity Jeopardy! season on its own. But now Ken is the only one to organize this go-around, even if the strike shows no signs of slowing down.

Fans took to Twitter to denounce Ken as a scab, a term used to refer to someone who chooses to cross the picket line and work during a strike.

Many fans who once said they respect Jennings now say they won’t support him.

‘@KenJennings it sucks you’re going to get a scab. I really adore you and I’m very disappointed to see that you are that kind of person,” expressed a fan.

‘@Jeopardy has always been a part of my family’s life. We will not watch poor quality shows hosted/played by scabs. The screenwriters ARE the game. Your willful indifference to your striking friends is reprehensible, wrote another.

They added: “What a stain on an otherwise excellent reputation.

Others condemn him for refusing to show solidarity with striking writers and actors.

“I respect Mayim Bialik for not crossing the line. Ken Jennings should refuse to do so, but he does not stand with the writers of Jeopardy and Celebrity Jeopardy,” one user wrote.

“Here’s the thing: if Ken Jennings refused to cross the picket, despite not being part of SAG, it would have a direct impact,” said another.

“Sony and the network would lose a major show due to an already barren fall landscape. The moral thing to do would be to support your co-host.

Ken faces backlash for not showing solidarity with writers and actors amid their strikes

Many fans who once said they respect Jennings now say they won’t support him.

Ken first crossed the picket line in May when the strike began.

Mayim stepped down as host as soon as the strike was announced.

The pair have alternated hosting duties this season, with Ken presenting episodes between August and December and Mayim taking over in January.

The old Jeopardy! The champion has instead taken over the rest of her slot and will apparently continue to do so until the strike is over.

Ken has become a renowned Jeopardy figure! when he appeared on the show as a contestant in 2004.

Ken has become a renowned Jeopardy figure! when he participated in the show as a contestant in 2004

Ken defended his GOAT title, the greatest of all time, when he won a special event against fellow champions Brad Rutter and James Holzhauer.

He then achieved the longest streak in history with 74 games won.

The quiz master ended up walking away with $2.52 million.

He would then participate in a number of tournaments, including the Ultimate Tournament of Champions in 2005, Jeopardy! : The IBM Challenge in 2011, the Battle of the Decades in 2014 and Jeopardy! Star Games 2019.

Ken defended his GOAT title, the greatest of all time, when he won a special event against fellow champions Brad Rutter and James Holzhauer.

After Peril! host Alex Trebek died, he was one of the guest hosts asked to temporarily replace him.

Eventually, he and Mayim secured full-time hosting positions.