Jimmy Kimmel vs. 12-Year-Old Spelling Bee Winner

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Published 2017-06-10
We have a tradition on this show that dates back to the late 1800's. Every year, we invite the winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee to our show to defend his or her title against Jimmy. This year, Jimmy takes on 12-year-old Ananya Vinay in our 14th Annual Jimmy Kimmel Live Spelling Bee.

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All Comments (21)
  • @NaksPizza
    poor girl. she's like wtf am i doing here
  • @dionysus951
    40% comments about comments about racist comments. 60% comments about racist comments. 0% racist comments.
  • @SaintsFan98
    Lol jimmy sitting down not knowing what Guillermo said
  • @fblondu1
    0:25.. That awkward moment when you start clapping and you are the only one....
  • @Televinq
    What a brilliant and sweet young girl! Congratulations on the win! 👩‍🎓🥇
  • @vince0308
    never allow youtube comments when kids are on the show
  • @ardasev
    she left jimmy hanging at the end so awkward XD
  • @notalalaaalhadhrami7394
    Am I the only one seeing all these "anti-racism" comments but cant seem to actually find any racist comments? 😅
  • @Kadz
    The best spelling word would be: covfefe
  • @Kadz
    I live in South Africa and I've never heard of Gifblaar
  • @sweetcase9630
    She is sooo INTELLIGENT she will go far in LIFE. CONGRATS ON THE SPELLING BEE CHAMP. 2017.
  • @Michael-Jara
    Wow, she's smart. How the hell did she figure that out?!
  • @NY-eq6gb
    the last part where Jimmy tries to shake her hand😂😂😂😂
  • @GARC23
    Awww poor girl looked like she was about to cry! Congrats to her tho, only 12!