Ep 3. Ken Jennings vs Ross Mathews and RuPaul vs Carson Kressley
- TVPG
- July 24, 2022
In this exciting episode of The $100,000 Pyramid, we see two teams of celebrities battle it out to win big money for their chosen charities.
The first team consists of two well-known TV personalities, Ken Jennings and Ross Mathews. Ken Jennings is well-known as a former champion on the game show Jeopardy!, while Ross Mathews has made a name for himself as a comedian and TV host. The duo faces tough competition from the second team, which comprises of the flamboyant drag queen RuPaul and fashion guru Carson Kressley.
The game show is hosted by Michael Strahan, who introduces the two teams and explains the rules of the game. The objective of the game is to correctly guess a series of words or phrases that are related to a particular category within a limited time. Each correct answer earns the teams points and brings them closer to winning the grand prize of $100,000.
In the first round, Ken Jennings and Ross Mathews are pitted against each other with the category of "Things you find in a bathroom." Both competitors are quick to buzz in and answer with phrases such as "toilet paper" and "tub." As the game progresses, the audience can see the two celebrities really getting into the spirit of the game and having fun with each other. Their chemistry makes for an entertaining and gripping first round.
The second round sees RuPaul and Carson Kressley competing against each other with the category of "Famous drag queens." With RuPaul being the most famous drag queen in the world, she seems to have an edge in this round. However, Carson Kressley surprises everyone with his knowledge of drag queen culture and gives RuPaul a run for her money. This fierce competition keeps the audience on their toes and adds to the overall excitement of the episode.
In the final round, the two teams come together to compete in the "Winner's Circle." This is where the stakes are the highest and the pressure is on. The team that has accumulated the most points during the previous rounds gets to pick the first category. The team member who is giving the clues has 30 seconds to guess as many phrases as they can within the category. The teammate who is guessing has to correctly identify the phrase on the card while the clock is ticking. This round is always intense as the teams try to guess as many phrases as possible before time runs out.
Overall, the episode is full of laughs, quick thinking, and friendly competition. The host Michael Strahan does an excellent job of keeping the game moving and entertaining the audience. The episode showcases the celebrity's knowledge and wit, and their love for the game. It is a must-watch for anyone who loves game shows and wants to be entertained.