It’s one factor for a contestant to overlook the identify of somebody well-known however not personally acquainted to them underneath the stress of the dwindling timer on the Jeopardy! stage. Nevertheless it’s one thing else completely when one forgets an precise buddy’s identify. The latter is strictly what occurs to Natalie Morales throughout her stint on Superstar Jeopardy! within the new episode airing Wednesday (February 4) night time.
In TV Insider’s unique sneak peek of the section, host Ken Jennings reveals the $300 clue within the class “Podcasts About TV Reveals,” and all three contestants — that’s, Morales, Corbin Bleu, and Chris Distefano — are stumped: “‘That Was Us,’ a podcast about This Is Us is cohosted by this actor, who performed Randall Pearson.” The clue was accompanied by an image of Emmy-winning actor Sterling Okay. Brown.
“Oh my God, I do know him. I do know him,” the Gray’s Anatomy star says underneath her breath with a giggle because the time runs out to reply.
When Jennings then presses her for extra particulars, she admits, “I’m mates with him, and my thoughts simply went completely clean…. I’m sorry, Sterling. I’m so sorry!”
Though Jennings does admit it is likely to be “awkward” for her, he does rush to her protection by saying, “It’s very tense up right here.”
Wednesday’s episode is the fifth quarterfinals episode of the season on Superstar Jeopardy!. In it, Morales is enjoying in hopes of successful the $1 million for her charity of selection, Comfortable Trails for Children, whereas Bleu performs for Leisure Neighborhood Fund – Wanting Forward Program, and Distefano helps the 34.3 Basis.
Superstar Jeopardy!, Wednesdays, 9/8c, ABC