Is Ken Jennings Gay and Does He Have a Wife or Family?

In a twist no one had on their Final Jeopardy! card, longtime quizmaster and trivia champ Ken Jennings has become the unexpected subject of baby fever online. The beloved Jeopardy! host was recently photographed leaving a well-known prenatal clinic in Los Angeles, hand-in-hand with his wife — and notably carrying what many believe to be a printed sonogram.

Naturally, the internet exploded.

“Wait… is Ken Jennings having a baby??” one fan posted on X (formerly Twitter). Others jumped in with their own theories, ranging from “secret surrogate reveal” to “Jeopardy! family-themed reboot.” One viral comment joked, “Ken’s next category: Potent Potables for Infants!”

Could a new baby be on the board for the Jennings family?

Is Ken Jennings Gay? Why Jeopardy Champ's Sexuality Is the New Topic of  Debate Among Fans! - Crossover 99

According to anonymous sources (read: very online internet detectives), Ken appeared “radiant and relaxed” and was overheard joking about needing to brush up on baby trivia. While there has been no official comment from the Jennings household, fans are already placing “bets” on what the baby’s name might be — with AlexBuzz, and Double Daily leading the charge.

“I guess we’ll find out if it’s true during Final Jeopardy,” one fan wrote.

Whether it’s a joyful new chapter for the Jennings family or just a PR red herring for something else (hello, celebrity game show spinoff?), one thing’s clear:

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This is the most exciting answer Ken Jennings hasn’t given yet.