JEOPARDY! fans are raging that the show ‘gave away’ the answer in the ‘most blatant’ spoiler clue in history during Monday’s ‘crazy’ game.

After Ken Jennings shows off a visual clue for one of today’s categories, viewers were unable to name another time such a big hint was given away for the correct response.

Ken Jennings host today’s Jeopardy! gameCredit: Jeopardy!

Adam Hersh performs during his second Jeopardy! gameCredit: Jeopardy!
Adam Hersh, an attorney from Brooklyn, New York, returned in hopes of extending his one-day winnings of $29,000.

Host Ken, 50, introduced the categories but it was one in particular that had fans buzzing – “Time for a cocktail?”

Adam was first to tackle the category and chose the $600 clue.

“Helen Gurley Brown became this publication’s first female editor in the 1960’s,” Ken read as an image of Helen holding magazine papers was displayed on the screen.

Additionally, the word “Cosmopolitan” can be seen written on a board behind Helen – nearly a dead giveaway to the answer.

Adam correctly buzzed in, saying “What is Cosmopolitan” – which is both a cocktail and the famed women’s magazine.

Fans were disappointed by the “giveaway” and couldn’t even think of another time a clue gave away so much of the answer.

“I know it’s happened a handful of times before, but the “Cosmopolitan” clue may be the most blatant example of an image clue giving an answer away ever.

“Unless the historians want to come in with an even more obvious one,” the critic wrote.

Another said: “The Cosmo clue was WAY too easy. Dead giveaway.”

“Am I the only one who is sick of image clues? They’re distracting and make things too easy. I mean the answer was written verbatim that should not be allowed” a third insisted.
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In one of today’s visual clue, Cosmopolitan editor Helen Gurley Brown was shownCredit: Jeopardy!
NYC-based lawyer Adam was off to a quick lead, securing $4,400 by the first break.

Kevin was far back in second with $2,000 while Carolyn had $400 by the commercial.

However, Adam missed his second Daily Double – losing out on $3,000 – and evened out the playing field.

Kevin was quick to make up loss time and his score was nearly even to opponent Adam.

Heading into Final Jeopardy!, Kevin was garnering a runaway lead with $20,200 while Adam fell back to second with $7,200.

Carolyn remained in third place and secured $5,600.

Ken then read the last clue under the category “19th Century Novels.”

Jeopardy! Set Secrets

Jeopardy! fans don’t see everything behind the scenes from watching on TV. These hidden set features make the show run smoothly:

Each podium has a hidden riser so that all contestants appear to be the same height.
After each clue is read, signal lights go off around the game board, indicating players can buzz in and respond.
Buzz in too early, and you’re locked out for .25 seconds.
The podiums have a small white light in the lower left corner, which tells Ken Jennings who goes next.
Contrary to popular belief, the player with control doesn’t have a buzzer advantage on the next clue.
To the game board’s left is a scoreboard so the players can see their opponents’ scores.
All contestants must bring three outfits to the studio, but only the host and returning champion change for the next episode.
There are wardrobe rules, including restrictions on busy patterns, solid white, purple (like the background), and logos.
Five episodes are taped in a single day, and sometimes more.
The categories, players (aside from the returning champion), and Final Jeopardy! for a tape day are all drawn randomly to ensure fairness.
Female contestants are asked not to wear makeup, which is applied backstage, and don’t wear mascara because of sweat.
Contestants fill out a questionnaire, and producers select five Q&A topics for the host.
Host Ken isn’t allowed to interact with the contestants until after the game.
Players can request to sit in a chair while competing without question.

“The mention of a new railway section between Rothal and Allahabad in India leads to an argument and then a bet in this novel,” the host read as the players made their wagers.

Only Adam was correct with the correct response of: “What is Around the World in 80 Days?”

Adam increased his final total to $14,300 however, it wasn’t enough to surpass Kevin’s score of $15,200.

Carolyn dropped down to $300 as she also missed the Final Jeopardy! clue.

Despite Adam’s dominant debut, he was unable to continue his streak in today’s game.

Due to being just a one-day champion, he also missed out on an opportunity to score an invite to the Tournament of Champions.

Jeopardy! contestants perform on Monday’s gameCredit: Jeopardy!

Ken Jennings has hosted the game show since 2021Credit: Getty