Who is James Holzhauer? The self-proclaimed “villain” of this season’s “Jeopardy! Masters” tournament was crowned the victor during Wednesday night’s episode. Holzhauer, 38, won the grueling three-week tournament after outsmarting 24-year-old Mattea Roach, who came in second and Matt Amodio, 32, who placed third. The professional sports gambler took home the grand prize of $500,000 … Read more
What is a touching tribute? “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings, 49, shared an emotional moment with a teary Mattea Roach on Tuesday, expressing his condolences to the contestant after their father passed away earlier this month. “In your very first appearance on Jeopardy, we asked you what your most prized possession was,” said Jennings. “And you … Read more
Words, words, words. “Jeopardy!” champ Ben Chan’s nine-day winning streak has ended — all due to one spelling mistake. Chan had a rough start to Tuesday’s episode, losing $42,000 on the Daily Double clue, dropping him into a very close competition with retired museum educator Lynn Di Vito. But Final Jeopardy ended his chances of … Read more
This “Jeopardy! Masters” contestant might have lost the competition, but he won the hearts of the viewers — and Ken Jennings. The Masters competition is moving on to semi-finals, narrowing down the game from six former champions to four, with the first person to be eliminated being Sam Buttrey. Buttrey, who came in third place … Read more
They’re just the new kids on the block. “Jeopardy!” Executive Producer Michael Davies has revealed what he thinks about the reign of the show’s hosts, Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings — especially in light of fan reactions. “This show is so hard to host,” Davies told Vulture in an interview published Thursday. “Alex made it … Read more
Fan-favorite “Jeopardy!” winner Mattea Roach is mourning their 57-year-old father, Philip Roach, who suffered a fatal brain aneurysm this month. He died May 2 at his home in Halifax, Nova Scotia, while Mattea, 24, filmed the final episodes of the “Jeopardy! Masters” tournament, reports the Nova Scotia Buzz. The Post reached out to Roach for … Read more
This “Jeopardy!” champion is winning the game of life, too. On Monday night’s episode of “Jeopardy! Masters,” contestant Andrew He revealed that he welcomed a son named Everett since being on the stage last week. “There’s been a big change in your life since we last saw you, Andrew, right?” host Ken Jennings asked during … Read more
He’s whip-smart. “Jeopardy!” champ James Holzhauer playfully slapped fellow contestant Andrew He with his 2019 championship belt during Monday’s Masters competition. Holzhauer, 38, jokingly lashed He, 26, with his winner’s strap after he mocked him for not having any money on the game board. “I’ll bet $2,000 plus all of James’ points,” He quipped once … Read more
His reputation could be in jeopardy – literally. In a scathing message on Facebook, “Star Trek: The Next Generation” star Wil Wheaton blasted “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings for crossing the picket line during the Writer’s Guild of America strike, giving him a stark warning. “This is a VERY small town, Ken Jennings, and we will … Read more
I’ll take “flirtatious banter” for $1,000. “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings and returning champion James Holzhauer had a rather flirty exchange Friday during the “Jeopardy! Masters” tournament. The saucy nerd banter between the two men occurred after contestant Matt Amodio chose a question under the “Authors” category. “The Detroit Free Press said ‘The Mummy’ was ‘vintage’ … Read more
Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik beat Vanna White at her own game. White has been turning the letters on “Wheel of Fortune” for over 40 years, co-hosting alongside Pat Sajak, but she got a taste of what it’s like from the other side. White, 66, competed against “Jeopardy!” hosts Jennings, 48, and Bialik, 47, on … Read more
“Jeopardy!” fans expressed their displeasure with the longtime quiz show after all three contestants lost after providing a correct answer. During the category called “The Quotable Alex” on Monday’s episode, host Mayim Bialik read the following clue: “An author and former prisoner: ‘Socialism of any type and shade leads to a total destruction of the … Read more
The show must go on – but this time, without Mayim Bialik. The “Jeopardy!” host has exited the show in its final week of filming Season 39 in support of the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike, according to Deadline. Ken Jennings is set to take on hosting duties in her place, according to the … Read more
James Holzhauer and Ken Jennings seem to be at war once again. The Illinois native, 38, played a round of “Jeopardy! Masters” on Monday with Jennings, 48, as the host, and the two hilariously trolled each other during the tournament. In the “Final Jeopardy!” segment, Holzhauer was in the lead and the clue read: “Opened … Read more
St. Olaf would be very disappointed. None of the players on Friday’s episode of “Jeopardy!” correctly answered a $400 clue about late American treasure Betty White in the “Everything’s Coming Up Rose” category. “In 1986 she won an Emmy Award for playing Rose Nylund on ‘The Golden Girls,’” host Mayim Bialik, 47, read the clue. … Read more
We’ll take fun facts for 200. “Jeopardy!” contestant Dan Czekalski surprised audience members Wednesday after revealing that he had a small part as an army recruiter in the 2004 romantic drama “The Notebook.” When prompted to explain by host Mayim Bialik, Czekalski revealed that he managed to get the job through his college roommate. “So, … Read more
Fans of “Jeopardy!” are blasting the show’s “misleading” final clue that left all three contestants stumped. The Final Jeopardy clue for the May 1 episode was in the category “18th Century Literature.” Host Mayim Bialik read the clue: “The first name of this title character is from Hebrew for ‘devoted to God’; his last name … Read more
Well, isn’t this funny. “Jeopardy!” co-hosts Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik, along with “Wheel of Fortune” co-host Vanna White, are competing on “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” for charity. In a sneak peek of the episode airing next month, the trio attempt to solve a puzzle — to hilarious results. “Funny meeting you here?” Bialik, 47, … Read more
“Jeopardy!” fans ripped Ken Jennings over two differing rulings in a “dumb” wordplay category. Returning champ Jesse Matheny, Eric Anderson — who became the new champ during this episode — and Rebecca Bailey were facing off when Jennings, 48, introduced the category “A_B_C_D,” explaining that “each response will have those four letters in that order.” … Read more
We’ll take “Spilling the tea” for $1,000. A former “Jeopardy!” hotshot is sharing secrets from one of the longest-running TV game shows in a brand new podcast. Buzzy Cohen, the champion best known by his nickname “Mr. Personality,” which was handed down by late host Alex Trebek, revealed that his famous nine-day winning streak actually only … Read more