Who are the contestants in Celebrity Jeopardy! season 3 episode 1? Explored

Celebrity Jeopardy season3 episode1 still (Image via Instagram/@celebrityjeopardyabc)
Celebrity Jeopardy season3 episode1 still (Image via Instagram/@celebrityjeopardyabc)

Celebrity Jeopardy! is back with its third season, set to premiere on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 9 PM ET/PT on ABC. Fans who miss the live broadcast can catch the episodes the next day on Hulu.

Produced by Sony Pictures Television and created by Merv Griffin in 1992, this iconic show continues to captivate audiences by combining the traditional Jeopardy! trivia format with the added excitement of celebrity participants.

Ken Jennings will once again take on the role of host, steering 27 celebrity contestants through a three-round tournament. In each round, players will answer clues in the form of questions to earn money, which will be donated to their selected charities.

The premiere episode, titled Quarterfinal #1, will feature Max Greenfield, Camilla Luddington, and W. Kamau Bell. Greenfield, known for his hilarious portrayal of Schmidt in New Girl, brings his quick wit to the competition.

Luddington, beloved for her role as Dr Jo Wilson in Grey's Anatomy, adds her intelligence and charm, while Bell, an Emmy-winning comedian and host of CNN’s United Shades of America, showcases his thought-provoking perspective.

In previous seasons, stars like Ike Barinholtz and Lisa Ann Walter claimed victory, each winning $1 million for their chosen causes.

With the same high stakes this season, Celebrity Jeopardy! promises entertainment and philanthropy, making it a must-watch for trivia fans and casual viewers alike.


Celebrity Jeopardy! season 3 episode 1: All the celebrity contestants explored

Celebrity Jeopardy! is back with its third season, kicking off with a star-studded premiere featuring three contestants: Max Greenfield, Camilla Luddington, and W. Kamau Bell. On January 6, 2025, an Instagram post shared by the official Celebrity Jeopardy! account, fans got a closer look at the causes each contestant is supporting and playing for.

Max Greenfield, an acclaimed actor and author born on September 4, 1979, is widely recognized for his role as Schmidt in the hit sitcom New Girl, which earned him nominations for Primetime Emmy, Golden Globe, and Critics’ Choice Television Awards. He has also shone in recurring roles on Veronica Mars and Ugly Betty.

Since 2018, Greenfield has starred as Dave Johnson in the CBS comedy The Neighborhood. For Celebrity Jeopardy! he will play on behalf of Wags and Walks, a nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing dogs from high-risk shelters and finding them loving homes.

Camilla Luddington, born on December 15, 1983, is a British actress best known for her portrayal of Jo Wilson in ABC’s beloved medical drama Grey’s Anatomy.

Beyond her television success, she has lent her voice to iconic characters like Lara Croft in the Tomb Raider video games and Zatanna in the DC Animated Movie Universe.

Luddington competes in this episode to support I Stand With My Pack, a female-run nonprofit that rescues and rehabilitates dogs from kill shelters, ensuring they are placed in forever homes.

W. Kamau Bell, a renowned stand-up comedian and television host born on January 26, 1973, brings a sharp and insightful edge to the competition.

He is best known for hosting the Emmy-winning CNN series United Shades of America and has previously hosted the FXX show Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell.

In addition to his television work, Bell co-hosts multiple podcasts, including Politically Re-Active and Denzel Washington Is The Greatest Actor Of All Time Period.

For his turn on Celebrity Jeopardy!, Bell is playing to support DonorsChoose, a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding classroom projects in public schools across the United States.


Viewing options for Celebrity Jeopardy! season 3

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The official logline of Celebrity Jeopardy on IMDb reads:

"Celebrity contestants compete for a chance to win money for a charity of their choice."

Celebrity Jeopardy! Season 3 will debut on ABC on January 8, 2025, at 9 PM ET/PT. Fans can catch the live broadcast through ABC using a cable or satellite subscription.

For those preferring streaming options, Hulu will offer next-day access to episodes, with subscription plans starting at $9.99 monthly within the U.S.

International audiences may experience differences in availability and pricing for Hulu services. Another option for watching live broadcasts is fuboTV, which includes ABC in its lineup. U.S. plans for fuboTV begin at $74.99 per month.

As regional availability and costs may vary, viewers are encouraged to check with their local providers for the latest and most accurate details.


Stay tuned for more updates.

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