Ken Jennings from Jeopardy! talking to the contestants.
Popular reality TV game showsJeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune are facing heat for employee discrimination! Two former employees at parent company Sony Pictures Entertainment have alleged that the executives at the work environments of the two shows discriminate against people of color.
✕ Remove Ads Ballance Ellis and Diaz were laid off in April 2024 due to corporate reorganization. However, Ballance Ellis believes Sony targeted them due to their constant opposition to discrimination in the workplace. She revealed in an exclusive interview with USA TODAY that Hollywood often looks down upon marginalized individuals and notes how there’s a raging prevalence of white supremacy.
The Company Tolerated Racially Insensitive Jokes About Black Contestants Close ✕ Remove Ads Shelley Ballance Ellis headed the clearance and licensing department, where she recalls she had firsthand experience with racial bias and insensitivity. Her complaint detailed how the company is very tolerant of racially insensitive jokes — especially about Black contestants.
In her complaint, the ex-employee also noted how she had raised concerns about bias in the clues on Jeopardy! and suggested that they be more inclusive and sensitive. Ballance Ellis pointed out that many of these instances had traumatic effects on employees.
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