CaptionOn TV quiz shows like Jeopardy! and Million Dollar Money Drop, contestants put their knowledge to the test so they can win big. Whether they’re fighting for thousands of dollars or a trip to Hawaii, millions of viewers watch to see the guests give it their all—either to come out victorious or fall short. Sometimes, however, the writers don’t actually have all the right answers. Keep reading to see which TV quiz shows got it wrong on national television.Getty ImagesIn January 2020, a controversial Jeopardy! answer was the focus of international media speculation. The precise location of the Church of the Nativity, the site in Bethlehem believed by Christians to be the birthplace of Jesus, was up for debate, according to the Intercept. One contestant’s response, “Palestine” was denied and “Jerusalem” was treated as the correct answer, despite Bethlehem technically being a Palestinian-administered city in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. After a commercial break, the losing contestant gained the money she was penalized for, while the winning contestant kept the money he was originally awarded.
