“I absolutely, unequivocally condemn white supremacy and racism of any kind,” Kelly Donohue posted on Facebook
Kelly Donohue, a contestant on “Jeopardy!” who faced backlash this week after making a hand gesture widely associated with the white power movement, has broken his silence on the situation, publicly condemning white supremacy and racism. His statement comes just one day after more than 500 former “Jeopardy!” contestants wrote an open letter asking the game show to publicly disavow Donohue.
At the beginning of his third appearance on the show, two-time champ Kelly Donohue made an “Ok” sign with his hand, touching his forefinger to his thumb, and holding it to his chest. In recent years, the same gesture has been co-opted by hate groups, particularly white supremacists. The Anti-Defamation League officially classified the gesture as a symbol of hate in 2019.
The gesture sparked wide debate on social media as former contestants decried the...
Kelly Donohue, a contestant on “Jeopardy!” who faced backlash this week after making a hand gesture widely associated with the white power movement, has broken his silence on the situation, publicly condemning white supremacy and racism. His statement comes just one day after more than 500 former “Jeopardy!” contestants wrote an open letter asking the game show to publicly disavow Donohue.
At the beginning of his third appearance on the show, two-time champ Kelly Donohue made an “Ok” sign with his hand, touching his forefinger to his thumb, and holding it to his chest. In recent years, the same gesture has been co-opted by hate groups, particularly white supremacists. The Anti-Defamation League officially classified the gesture as a symbol of hate in 2019.
The gesture sparked wide debate on social media as former contestants decried the...
- 4/29/2021
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Similar News
Robert De Niro Celebrates Trump’s Conviction: ‘This Is My Country. This Guy Wants to Destroy It’
- 5/30/2024
- by Lexi Carson and Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
New ‘Country Bear Jamboree’ Songs Teased in ‘We Call It Imagineering’
- 5/30/2024
- by Mike Phalin
- Pirates & Princesses
Biden Campaign on Trump Conviction: ‘No One Is Above the Law’
- 5/30/2024
- by Nikki McCann Ramirez
- Rollingstone.com
The Bold And The Beautiful Spoilers Friday, May 31: Katie Alarmed, Rj’s Slip, Hope’s War Declaration
- 5/30/2024
- by Taylor Hancen Rios
- Celebrating The Soaps
“The casting in this, is insane”: After Chris Evans, Fans Go Wild as Daniel Craig’s Knives Out 3 Bags Yet Another Avengers Star
- 5/30/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
This AI App Lets You Create Your Own TV Episodes That Look Just Like ‘South Park’
- 5/30/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
‘Jeopardy!’: Ken Jennings Reveals What Makes Him ‘Get Mean’ With Contestants
- 5/29/2024
- TV Insider
‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Angry About Overruled ‘Wrong’ Answer
- 5/28/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
Jeopardy! Tuesday May 28, 2024, Recap, Winner and Final Answer
- 5/28/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
Chris Hemsworth in Talks to Star in ‘Transformers’ and ‘G.I. Joe’ Crossover Movie
- 5/30/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
‘Hacks’ Renewed For Season 4 At Max After Season 3 Finale
- 5/30/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Jeremy Renner Joins Daniel Craig In ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’
- 5/30/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Venice 2024: ‘Joker 2,’ Angelina Jolie’s ‘Maria,’ ‘Queer’ Starring Daniel Craig and Johnny Depp-Directed ‘Modì’ Eyed for Lineup (Exclusive)
- 5/30/2024
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety - Film News
‘Wake Up Dead Man’: Mila Kunis Joins Ensemble Of Rian Johnson’s New ‘Knives Out’ Sequel
- 5/30/2024
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones to Reunite for ‘Normal People’ Charity Screening
- 5/30/2024
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety - TV News
‘When Calls The Heart’s Mamie Laverock, 19, “Doing Well” After Extensive Surgeries Following Fall, Family Says — Update
- 5/30/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Jeremy Renner Left ‘Mission: Impossible’ Franchise Because ‘It Requires a Lot of Time Away’ and ‘I Had to Go Be a Dad’ — but He’s Now Open to Return
- 5/30/2024
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety - Film News
‘Citadel’ Season 2 Adds Jack Reynor to Cast (Exclusive)
- 5/29/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
‘Masters of the Universe’ Casts ‘Idea of You’ Star Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man
- 5/29/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Cult Film ‘The Birthday’ Starring Corey Feldman Lands 4K Theatrical Release from Drafthouse Films 20 Years Later
- 5/30/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
‘Agent of Happiness,’ Prize-Winning Bhutan Documentary, Set for North American Theatrical Release (Exclusive)
- 5/30/2024
- by Patrick Frater and Leo Barraclough
- Variety - Film News
Richard Gadd Short Film ‘Truth Serum’ Snapped Up by Omeleto (Exclusive)
- 5/29/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety - Film News
‘Last Summer’ Trailer: Catherine Breillat’s Erotic Drama Hits NYC Theaters On June 28
- 5/30/2024
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
The ‘Deadpool 3’ Popcorn Bucket Is Just as Degrading to Wolverine as You’d Expect
- 5/30/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Pixar Considering Reboots For All Its Titles Including ‘The Incredibles’ & ‘Finding Nemo’
- 5/30/2024
- by The Playlist
- The Playlist
‘The Exorcist’: Mike Flanagan Will Direct “A Radical New Take” On The Horror Franchise For Blumhouse
- 5/30/2024
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
Venice 2024: ‘Joker 2,’ Angelina Jolie’s ‘Maria,’ ‘Queer’ Starring Daniel Craig and Johnny Depp-Directed ‘Modì’ Eyed for Lineup (Exclusive)
- 5/30/2024
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety - Film News
‘Masters of the Universe’ Casts ‘Idea of You’ Star Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man
- 5/29/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Wake Up Dead Man’: Mila Kunis Joins Ensemble Of Rian Johnson’s New ‘Knives Out’ Sequel
- 5/30/2024
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
Aubrey Plaza & Joe Wengert Animated Series ‘Kevin’ Ordered By Prime Video
- 5/30/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Hacks’ Renewed For Season 4 At Max After Season 3 Finale
- 5/30/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Citadel’ Season 2 Adds Jack Reynor to Cast (Exclusive)
- 5/29/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
The Vince Staples Show Will Return for Season 2
- 5/30/2024
- by Christopher Hudspeth
- Tudum - Netflix
As ‘Fallout 76′ Crosses 20 Million Players Amid Success of Amazon TV Series, Bethesda Game Studios’ Todd Howard Talks Franchise’s Future (Exclusive)
- 5/30/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety - TV News