Monday 9/11/23 Jeopardy! Fashion Recap - Season 40 Premiere!
Jill Tucker vs. Gabriel Ostler vs. Derek Allen
Welcome to Season 40. We are kicking off with a Second Chance for contestants from Season 37. (If you’re wondering what’s going on this season & where these contestants came from, I wrote a quick explainer last week.)
I’ll be continuing to publish all my full recaps right here on Substack, but you may also see me posting on various social media (links on my Linktree). I’m still trying to figure out what social media site feels right for live Jeopardy! commentary beyond Twitter, so bear with me!
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Jill Tucker
Original Airdate: 1/28/21
Original Occupation: development director
Original Hometown: Mulino, OR
Original Host: Ken Jennings
I noticed Jill’s sleeves were rolled up, but I didn’t get a good look at her tattoo! Both she and Gabriel are wearing brown tonight. I really liked her sweater and leather jacket in the 2021 headshot!
Gabriel Ostler
Original Airdate: 11/27/20
Original Occupation: swim instructor
Original Hometown: Orinda, CA
Original Host: Alex Trebek
Well, 2023 Gabriel has had quite a glow-up from 2020’s wild hair. Exact same smile though! His shirt tonight has a kinda retro stripe design, I like it!
Derek Allen
Original Airdate: 6/7/21
Original Occupation: accountant
Original Hometown: Cassopolis, MI
Original Host: Mayim Bialik
Derek wore a suit and tie in both his original and Second Chance appearances (a sartorial choice which you know I always appreciate!) Tonight’s navy blue ensemble could easily be one of Ken’s hosting outfits.
Ken Jennings
Ken is kicking off the season with a classic blue tie! This is the 5th time he has worn this tie (once in Season 38, thrice in Season 39). I call it his “UFO tie” because the little paisley (?) designs remind me of UFOs.
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Thanks for the updates, Lilly; I always enjoy them! Also I don't know how you can tell that Ken has worn a tie a 5th time. My eyes would go blind trying to see that kind of detail lol. Great that we have new episodes starting today!
No wonder I didn’t recognize Gabriel!