Meet the Celebrity Jeopardy
Celebrity Jeopardy! is back with Season 3, and fans couldn’t be more excited to see their favorite stars tackle the trivia board. With the season kicking off on January 8, 2025, on ABC, a mix of actors, comedians, and even astrophysicists will compete for the ultimate prize of $1 million for charity. Hosted by the ever-popular Ken Jennings, this season promises fun, surprises, and, of course, some intense competition.
Let’s dive into who’s taking part and what they’re bringing to the table.
Which Celebrities Are in the Season 3 Cast?
This season features 27 incredible celebrities. While we’ll have to wait for some matchups, here are the stars confirmed for the first two quarterfinals:
Quarterfinal 1 — Aired January 8, 2025
- Max Greenfield (New Girl)
“I thought about studying but realized I’d have to study everything. So, I stopped,” Max joked. Classic! - Camilla Luddington (Grey’s Anatomy)
- W. Kamau Bell (United Shades of America)
Quarterfinal 2 — Airs January 15, 2025
- Melissa Peterman (Reba)
- Neil deGrasse Tyson (Astrophysicist and science communicator)
- Jackie Tohn (Nobody Wants This)
More Stars Joining the Fun
Thanks to sneak peeks from promos, here’s a lineup of other celebrities appearing this season:
- Ana Navarro (The View)
- Blake Anderson (Workaholics)
- Brian Jordan Alvarez (English Teacher)
- Chris Distefano (Benders)
- Corbin Bleu (High School Musical)
- D’Arcy Carden (The Good Place)
- David Friedberg (All-In)
- Fortune Feimster (The Mindy Project)
- Margaret Cho (Fire Island)
- Mina Kimes (ESPN’s Around the Horn)
- Natalie Morales (White Collar)
- Omar J. Dorsey (Queen Sugar)
- Phoebe Robinson (Everything’s Trash)
- Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel)
- Robin Thede (A Black Lady Sketch Show)
- Roy Wood Jr. (The Daily Show)
- Sean Gunn (Gilmore Girls)
- Seth Green (Robot Chicken)
- Sherry Cola (Good Trouble)
- Susie Essman (Curb Your Enthusiasm)
- Yvette Nicole Brown (Community)
Who Won in Seasons 1 and 2?
For trivia fans eager to know how past seasons played out:
- Season 1 Winner: The Mindy Project star Ike Barinholtz. He claimed the $1 million prize, donating it to Pacific Clinics and even made it to the 2024 Tournament of Champions semifinals.
- Season 2 Winner: Abbott Elementary actress Lisa Ann Walter. She donated her winnings to the Entertainment Community Fund and will join the 2025 Tournament of Champions.
What Makes This Season Special?
With a mix of seasoned entertainers and fresh faces, Celebrity Jeopardy! Season 3 promises to be a rollercoaster of laughs, nail-biting moments, and heartwarming generosity. Whether you’re here to cheer for your favorite star or just love testing your trivia knowledge, there’s something for everyone.
So, who are you rooting for? Share your predictions in the comments and let us know who you think will take home the title this season!
