Jeopardy! Contestant Admits to Fabricating Horoscopes

Fans react with laughter to contestant's confession of making up horoscopes for a teen magazine.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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During a recent episode of Jeopardy!, contestant Katie Hoppenjans from Atlanta, Georgia, confessed that one of her first jobs was writing horoscopes for a teen magazine, but she admitted to making them all up. Host Ken Jennings was shocked by the revelation, joking that there were likely many teens who made big life decisions based on Hoppenjans' fabricated horoscopes.

Why it matters

The confession from the Jeopardy! contestant highlights the lighthearted and humorous side of the long-running game show, as well as the sometimes dubious nature of horoscopes and astrology, which many people take seriously despite their unproven nature.

The details

During the interview portion of the Jeopardy! episode, Hoppenjans admitted that one of her first jobs was writing horoscopes for a teen magazine. However, she confessed that she did not actually consult any astrological sources and instead "made them all up." Host Ken Jennings reacted with surprise, joking that there were likely many unsuspecting teens who made important life decisions based on Hoppenjans' fabricated horoscopes.

  • The Jeopardy! episode aired on March 9, 2026.

The players

Katie Hoppenjans

A Jeopardy! contestant from Atlanta, Georgia who confessed to making up horoscopes for a teen magazine when she was younger.

Ken Jennings

The host of Jeopardy! who reacted with surprise and humor to Hoppenjans' confession.

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What they’re saying

“No! Are there teens out there who don't know this? They probably made big life decisions based on this.”

— Ken Jennings, Jeopardy! Host

The takeaway

The Jeopardy! contestant's confession highlights the often dubious nature of horoscopes and astrology, which many people take seriously despite their unproven nature. The humorous reaction from the show's host also showcases the lighthearted spirit of the long-running game show.