Ken Jennings names Kate McKinnon as ideal SNL star to play him in sketch

thesun.co.uk February 4, 2025, 08:00 PM UTC

Ken Jennings, host of "Jeopardy!", recently shared his choice for a Saturday Night Live star to portray him in a sketch. He named Kate McKinnon as his top pick, noting her talent and past performances. Jennings also mentioned Jack McBrayer as a good alternative. Jennings has hosted "Jeopardy!" since 2021, following the late Alex Trebek. He expressed excitement about the possibility of an SNL sketch featuring him, highlighting the honor it would bring. In other news, Jennings commented on Ryan Seacrest's recent transition to hosting "Wheel of Fortune." He praised Seacrest's ability to adapt to the role and expressed respect for the production of both shows, which share the same studio.


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