Worst ‘Jeopardy!’ performance ever taints LaVar Burton’s long-awaited guest debut
guest hosting debut ushered in a new low on the famed trivia game show.Monday’s episode saw contestant Patrick Pearce record the lowest score in the program’s history — ending “Double Jeopardy” with -$7,400, according to Entertainment Weekly.Burton, who has been a fan favorite to take over as host of the show following the death of Alex Trebek, had his first appearance somewhat overshadowed by Pearce’s unprecedented breakdown.Pearce ended the first round of the game in the black with $200, but tanked in the next, making him ineligible for “Final Jeopardy,” and replacing Stephanie Hull’s -$6,800 2015 effort in the history books, the article said.Matt Amodio of New Haven, Connecticut, capitalized on the California man’s poor performance to