Jimmy Kimmel Had A Spelling Competition With National Champion, Ananya. Guess Who Won?

You can trust Jimmy Kimmel to be SUPER energetic around kids considering the amount of energy he carries normally. But this time, he gave it an unexpected twist. Jimmy invited the National Spelling Bee champion of 2017, Ananya Vinay, who’s just 12 years old on his show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!. So after congratulating her asking her about her secret to this glorious victory, Jimmy decided to test his spelling abilities by competing with Ananya.

So with 2 crew members on the judge’s seat, the match began, and it was truly a nail biter. Can’t tell you who won because you NEED to watch how Jimmy can make even serious competitions SO MUCH FUN! Plus, the results might surprise you a bit. ?

Video credit: Adrian Frant