Jennings trails in 'Jeopardy' tournament

NEW YORK, May 24 (UPI) -- "Jeopardy!" champion Ken Jennings will host his own game show on Comedy Central.

The game show, set for late this year or early next year, is being developed by "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" mastermind Michael Davis, the New York Post reported Tuesday.

Jennings has already starred in a number of commercials and launched his own game, "Can You Beat Ken?" in the wake of last year's 74 consecutive "Jeopardy" victories that brought him $2.5 million.

Jennings, however, placed third Monday night in the first round of a "Jeopardy!" showdown among past champions.

Brad Rutter won $18,400, Jerome Vered took $16,400 and Jennings won $16,000 in the three-round tournament that concludes Wednesday.