Jeopardy! fans SLAM star Nicole Wachell for ‘shrieking’ to host Ken Jennings & say her voice is ‘nails on a chalkboard’

JEOPARDY! fans said their hearing was jeopardized as star Nicole Wachtell SHRIEKED at host Ken Jennings.

Some viewers compared the first-time contestant’s voice to “nails on a chalkboard.”

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On the March 25th episode of the storied ABC trivia show, throngs of fans buzzed in to Twitter frustrated with one contestant’s voice.

Although student Ciara Donegon was the one to watch, returning for her second night with $27K in earnings, teacher Michelle was the one fans heard, to put it lightly.

Nicole, a Los Angeles teacher and writer, was seated on the rightmost podium and “SHRIEKED” her way through the episode.

“If Nicole wins, I’m getting earplugs,” one fan wrote.

Ken Wayne Jennings III, 47, is a Jeopardy! champion and the highest-earning player in the show’s history.

He also holds the record for the highest average of correct responses per game in Jeopardy! history.

Jennings was finally defeated during his 75th appearance and has totaled nearly $5 million in winnings. 

Prior to his guest hosting role, Jennings returned to the franchise in 2020 and appeared on “Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time” alongside Brad Rutter and James Holzhauer.

Before his game show days, Jennings worked as a software engineer.

Jennings is also married to Mindy Boam and the couple have two children, Dylan and Caitlin Jennings.

Jeopardy! had previously announced the Season 38 hosts would be producer Mike Richards and actress Mayim Bialik but after the announcement, fans were outraged with Richards being behind the podium and the show was forced to make more changes.

The decision came after Richard’s controversial comments resurfaced.

On September 16, 2021, TMZ first reported Jennings will be returning yet again as the new host for the rest of the season alongside Bialik.

At the time, Sony sources told the media outlet that executives have not decided what will happen next season but as for this season, fans will be seeing more of Bialik who had originally signed on for hosting Jeopardy! specials.

Later, on December 8, 2021, Sony announced Jennings and Bialik will continue to share their hosting gig through the end of season 38, which is scheduled to conclude on July 29, 2022.

“We are delighted to let you know that Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will continue to share hosting duties through the end of Jeopardy! Season 38, and Michael Davies will remain as executive producer,” the show tweeted.

“We’re so pleased to have such an excellent and experienced team in front of and behind the camera as we head into 2022!”