A Newfoundlander living in Toronto will be among the contestants on Jeopardy! later this month.
Peggy Gibbons of Mount Pearl has been living in Toronto for the last 21 years, but comes home at least twice a year and still considers Newfoundland home.
Gibbons says after three auditions she finally got the call from Jeopardy! producers in the spring, fulfilling a life-long dream she’s had of competing on the show.
She calls the entire experience “surreal.”
Gibbons says the presence of former host Alex Trebek could be felt throughout the set, and he is remembered fondly by the crew who mentioned him frequently. Gibbons says one of the highlights of participating on the show was meeting host Mayim Bialik.
“She was lovely,” says Gibbons, “she’s so into it, she really loves being there.”
Gibbons’ appearance will air on Wednesday, June 15.