<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2Wgzqv_0wK4jcKN00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2Wgzqv_0wK4jcKN00" width="1200" height="628" ><figcaption>Ryan Seacrest is thrilled about 'Wheel of Fortune' success, leaving Ken Jennings in a spin over ratings. MEGA </figcaption></figure> Golden boy <a href="https://radaronline.com/t/ryan-seacrest/" rel="nofollow"> Ryan Seacrest </a> 's popularity on <a href="https://radaronline.com/p/ryan-seacrest-reeling-with-regret-taking-over-wheel-of-fortune/" rel="nofollow"> Wheel of Fortune </a> may spell doom for struggling Jeopardy <a href="https://radaronline.com/p/jeopardy-crisis-nuclear-ken-jennings-shut-up-colin-jost-spin-off-show/" rel="nofollow"> host </a> Ken Jennings , a television insider told <a href="https://www.RadarOnline.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> RadarOnline.com </a> . Said the source: "People are warning Ken to <a href="https://radaronline.com/p/jeopardy-crisis-nuclear-ken-jennings-shut-up-colin-jost-spin-off-show/" rel="nofollow"> watch his back </a> and taking bets on how long it will be before he's replaced." Jeopardy was the No. 1 ranked game show until Seacrest, 49, made his highly anticipated debut. <nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2k1XxO_0wK4jcKN00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2k1XxO_0wK4jcKN00" width="1200" height="628" ><figcaption>Ryan Seacrest, who replaced Pat Sajak at the helm of the long-running show, ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ reportedly has his bosses at ABC in the palm of his hand. MEGA </figcaption></figure> In his first week on the job, Wheel of Fortune trounced Jeopardy in the ratings by a whopping 1 million viewers. Now, likable Seacrest, who replaced <a href="https://radaronline.com/t/pat-sajak/" rel="nofollow"> Pat Sajak </a> at the helm of the long-running show, has his bosses at ABC in the palm of his hand. <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2oqG3E_0wK4jcKN00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2oqG3E_0wK4jcKN00" width="1200" height="628" ><figcaption>Sources said ‘Jeopardy’ champ turned host Ken Jennings could get the back of the hand from execs. MEGA </figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> Added the insider: "They're not going to just sit back and accept being in second place. "The word is that they're <a href="https://radaronline.com/p/eopardy-host-ken-jennings-willing-to-take-a-pay-cut-to-avoid-being-replaced/" rel="nofollow"> brainstorming names to replace </a> Ken and put a dent in Ryan's overwhelming success, not to mention his inflated ego. Meanwhile, sources said Jeopardy champ turned host Jennings, 50, could get the back of the hand from execs. <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3C4D3e_0wK4jcKN00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3C4D3e_0wK4jcKN00" width="1200" height="628" ><figcaption>An insider said Ken Jennings ‘doesn't have a long-term contract, so the higherups could fire him at any time.’ MEGA </figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> Said another source: "It doesn't look good for Ken, who's already been <a href="https://radaronline.com/p/ken-jennings-panicking-over-ryan-seacrest-wheel-of-fortune/" rel="nofollow"> under a lot of pressure </a> ." The former software engineer was named cohost of the trivia show along with Big Bang Theory alum <a href="https://radaronline.com/t/mayim-bialik/" rel="nofollow"> Mayim Bialik </a> after beloved Bialik <a href="https://radaronline.com/p/ken-jennings-fears-mayim-bialik-jeopardy-return-means-end-of-his-host-gig/" rel="nofollow"> was given the boot </a> last December after refusing to cross the picket lines of striking Hollywood actors and writers, leaving kiss-up Jennings <a href="https://radaronline.com/p/ken-jennings-mayim-bialik-wants-revenge-after-being-fired-jeopardy/" rel="nofollow"> as the sole host </a> . <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1pvtpn_0wK4jcKN00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1pvtpn_0wK4jcKN00" width="1200" height="628" ><figcaption>Sources said Ken Jennings ‘simply isn't dynamic enough to captivate viewers.’ MEGA </figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> But he's been making serious gaffes since then, and fans have blasted him over misleading clues, miscredited songs and mind-boggling utterances, among other bloopers. Noted the insider: "Ken doesn't have a long-term contract, so the higherups could fire him at any time." <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=19GgAU_0wK4jcKN00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=19GgAU_0wK4jcKN00" width="1200" height="628" ><figcaption>Ryan Seacrest’s charisma and gleaming white smile have made him a TV favorite ever since he began hosting ‘American Idol’ more than two decades ago. Wheel of Fortune </figcaption></figure> Jennings simply isn't dynamic enough to captivate viewers, said sources. <nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> In contrast, Seacrest's charisma — and gleaming white smile — have made him a TV favorite ever since he began <a href="https://radaronline.com/p/ryan-seacrest-lionel-richie-luke-bryan-feud-over-american-idol-future/" rel="nofollow"> hosting </a> American Idol more than two decades ago. "Ryan's energy and ability to connect with audiences is remarkable," said our source. "He's only a year younger than Ken, but he comes off as a whole lot more youthful and energetic, and that translates into more viewers. At least, that's been the trend so far. <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1yKl6c_0wK4jcKN00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1yKl6c_0wK4jcKN00" width="1380" height="880" ><figcaption>A source said Ken Jennings ‘better hope for a miracle to turn the tide in his favor.’ abc </figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> "Ken better hope for a miracle to turn the tide in his favor, otherwise the powers that be are bound to start looking for someone with a bigger personality to take over. Ultimately, the hard, cold numbers will decide his fate." Have a tip? Send it to us! 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Golden boy Ryan Seacrest's popularity on Wheel of Fortune may spell doom for struggling Jeopardy host Ken Jennings, a television insider told RadarOnline.com.Said the source: \"People are warning Ken to watch his back and taking bets on how long it will be before he's replaced.\"Jeopardy was the No. 1 ranked game show until Seacrest, 49, made his highly anticipated debut.In his first week on the job, Wheel of Fortune trounced Jeopardy in the ratings by a whopping 1 million viewers.Now, likable Seacrest, who replaced Pat Sajak at the helm of the long-running show, has his bosses at ABC in the...

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Golden boy Ryan Seacrest's popularity on Wheel of Fortune may spell doom for struggling Jeopardy host Ken Jennings, a television insider told RadarOnline.com.Said the source: "People are warning Ken to watch his back and taking bets on how long it will be before he's replaced."Jeopardy was the No. 1 ranked game show until Seacrest, 49, made his highly anticipated debut.In his first week on the job, Wheel of Fortune trounced Jeopardy in the ratings by a whopping 1 million viewers.Now, likable Seacrest, who replaced Pat Sajak at the helm of the long-running show, has his bosses at ABC in the...