Brett Kelly, ‘The Kid’ fromBad Santa, Surprises Fans onJeopardy!
Jeopardy! fans had a special treat this week with a familiar face on the contestant podium. Brett Kelly, best known for his role as Thurman Merman in the 2003 cult classic Bad Santa , made his debut as a contestant on the iconic game show. Kelly, now 31, was just eight years old when he starred opposite Billy Bob Thornton in the raunchy holiday film, which has become a staple of holiday viewing for many. His instantly recognizable role as the sweet yet naïve kid who befriends Thornton's conman Santa left a lasting impression on fans, who were thrilled to see him competing on Jeopardy! .
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The excitement began when eagle-eyed fans spotted his name on Jeopardy! ’s contestant zone ahead of the October 23rd episode. A Reddit post quickly spread the word, noting that Kelly, listed as an actor from Surrey, British Columbia, would be facing off against a software engineer from Seattle and the reigning champion. Fans flooded the comment section with nostalgic references to his Bad Santa character. One user even joked, “If only someone could make us some sandwiches for the watch party,” alluding to one of Kelly’s most memorable lines from the movie.
Despite the lighthearted anticipation, Kelly found himself in the middle of what fans deemed one of the toughest games of the season. With several “triple stumpers” and challenging categories, it proved to be a difficult night for the contestants, including Kelly. He struggled to gain momentum, and unfortunately, his score left him unable to compete in Final Jeopardy! Still, fans were sympathetic, noting that the game’s difficulty level seemed especially high for the episode.
Although Kelly didn’t manage to win, his appearance on Jeopardy! marked a fun and unexpected throwback for many viewers. It’s clear that even two decades after his breakthrough role, fans still associate Kelly with his lovable character from Bad Santa . Since then, he’s continued to work in the entertainment industry, appearing in films like Trick 'r Treat and Bad Santa 2 , as well as starring in the Canadian TV series Family Law . Yet, Kelly has maintained a relatively low-key lifestyle, having completed university and describing his life as “extremely normal and boring.”
Whether or not Brett Kelly will make another appearance on Jeopardy! remains to be seen, but his surprise turn as a contestant has left fans buzzing. His iconic childhood role is one that will always be remembered, and it’s clear that Bad Santa fans are thrilled to see him pop up in unexpected places.
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