‘Jeopardy!’ Players Confused Over Jelly Roll Clue

Jeopardy! is known for its occasional use of pop culture when it comes to clues. While these clues are sometimes written off as being too easy, that doesn’t mean they can’t stump players. In fact, one recent episode left contestants confused over a clue about Jelly Roll.
Jelly Roll Was The Subject Of A Recent $800 Clue
While Jeopardy! uses of all sorts of subjects for clues over the years, pop culture clues, from shows to popular music, has been a long part of the show. In fact, the series recently premiered a spin-off revolving around the concept with Pop Culture Jeopardy!
A recent episode even offered a “Pop Culture People” category. However, a musically themed clue ended up leaving contestants confused.

As noted by Monsters & Critics, one contestant selected Pop Culture People for $800. The clue read: “2 differing Hot 100 tunes in Oct. 2024: Tate McRae’s ‘It’s OK I’m OK’ & ‘I Am Not Okay’ by this singer with a sponge cake name.”
Someone Close To Jelly Roll Also Shared The Clip
The clue alluded to rapper and singer Jason Bradley DeFord, better known by the stage name, Jelly Roll. In recent years, he became known for his singles, “Son of a Sinner” and “Need a Favor.” As noted by the publication, his single “I Am Not Okay” also became a major hit in 2024.
Ultimately, none of the contestants were able to figure out the clue. However, someone close to Jelly Roll ended up sharing a clip of the episode on social media.
Jelly Roll has been married to Alyssa DeFord since 2016. She is also known by the alias “Bunnie XO.”
DeFord shared the clip on Facebook. As she wrote in the caption, ““Y’all lmaoooo.” Taking to the comments, many fans took it in good humor. Many noted it’s still a sign of Jelly Roll’s success that he even got mentioned on the game show:
- “You know you’ve made the big leagues when you are a jeopardy question.”
- “The song alone should have given it away. But they may have been thrown off by Sponge cake??? I’ve never thought of jelly roll and sponge cake. I’ve always thought like a donut … not a sponge cake”
- “You know you’ve made it in life when you’re an answer to a Jeopardy question.”
- “My ten year old daughter and I were yelling Jelly Roll!!! She was so happy that she knew a Jeopardy answer.”
- “Love this all folks need to realize who this man is he has made such an impression here in Oklahoma”
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