ST. LOUIS — This. Is. An audition.
'Jeopardy!' is in St. Louis this weekend. Specifically, their talent scouts are searching for contestants for next season's College Championships.
Clue correspondent (and familiar face to even casual 'Jeopardy!' viewers) Jimmy McGuire said the producers have a lot of decisions to make.
"If you've made it to this point, we already know you're smart," said McGuire.
To reach the in-person audition, students had to first pass an online 'Jeopardy!' test.
"What else do you have to offer?" asked McGuire. "We're looking for people who know a little bit about a lot of stuff, but also have some personality."
More than 18,000 college students around the county passed the online test. Producers will screen only about 300 for the show, including Blake Elder, who attends Missouri S&T. He grew up watching the show with his grandparents.
When Elder found out he made it to this round, he said he "was shocked...they (his family) were also excited."
The show has other stops for more auditions around the country, which means only 15 of this weekend's students have a chance at making it on the show.
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