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Jennifer Leavey became the new Jeopardy! champion on September 21, 2026, after a dramatic Final Jeopardy! round. Although Donovan Bisbee led through the first two rounds, his incorrect answer to the final clue allowed Leavey to win. Mark Ramirez, the returning champion, finished second. The episode highlighted the high stakes of wagering, with Leavey betting her entire score to secure the victory.
Yogesh Raut won Jeopardy! Masters Season 4, becoming the first-ever two-time champion and taking home $500,000 plus the Alex Trebek Trophy; Victoria Groce finished second with $250,000, and Andrew He was third with $150,000. The finale aired September 8, 2026, and Raut also donated $100,000 to Direct Relief.
Jimmy Kimmel won his second consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Host for a Game Show for Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, defeating Steve Harvey, Ken Jennings, Colin Jost and Martin Short; Jeopardy! captured the Game Show prize again, as Kimmel remains a leading contender in related Primetime Emmy categories.
Ken Jennings reveals that during his 74-win Jeopardy streak in 2004, some of his anecdotes weren’t 100% true, explaining that such stories on the show aren’t fact-checked and are meant to be engaging. The piece also notes his later hosting role on Jeopardy and references Alex Trebek’s diplomacy, framing Jennings’ experiences as both contestant and host within the show’s broader history.
Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings publicly reaffirmed that trans rights are the issue he cares about more deeply than any other, pushing back at right-wing critics who framed his stance as anti-trans. He has a long history of vocal support for trans people and has defended LGBTQ rights in recent political debates, signaling his stance amid ongoing scrutiny of media coverage and transgender issues.
Ben Affleck and Jeopardy! champion Jamie Ding won the $1 million top prize on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? after correctly answering the Wright brothers question with a 50:50 lifeline, and then choosing the final turkey-name query—Spaghetti & Meatball—with host Jimmy Kimmel’s input; the prize goes to Affleck’s Eastern Congo Initiative, a charity he co-founded in 2010 to aid communities in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. They are the fifth winners of the revived show since 2020.
Ben Affleck and Jeopardy! legend Jamie Ding won $1 million on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? after answering all 15 questions, with the prize going to Affleck’s Eastern Congo Initiative. They advanced with three lifelines intact and relied on Jimmy Kimmel’s hunch for the final question, risking $468,000 but ultimately securing the win. The victory adds to Ding’s Jeopardy! achievements and sets up his appearance in the Tournament of Champions on Aug. 10, while Affleck’s charity work and connections to Damon are noted in the coverage.
Seven-time Jeopardy! champion Dr. Courtney Shah died at 52 on July 22, 2026 after a brain cancer battle, per her family. A former history professor who appeared on Jeopardy! in 2021 and the 2022 Tournament of Champions, Shah stopped treatment and entered hospice; her daughter Maya shared CaringBridge updates as fans mourn her.
Courtney Shah, a seven-time Jeopardy! winner who later competed in the Tournament of Champions, died at her home at age 52 after a battle with brain cancer. She taught U.S. and World History at Lower Columbia College in Longview, Washington, and a memorial service is planned for August 10 at the Rose Center for the Arts on campus.
Seven-time Jeopardy! champion and longtime history professor Courtney Shah died at 52 after a brain cancer battle, passing away at home under hospice care. Her daughter Maya posted that she’s at peace, and Lower Columbia College praised Shah’s impact on students and the Longview community, noting her 2021 seven-game Jeopardy! win streak and her participation in the 2022 Tournament of Champions.
Courtney Shah, a seven-time Jeopardy! champion and history professor at Lower Columbia College, died July 21 at her home. She posted a seven-game streak on Jeopardy! Season 37, earning more than $118,000, and later competed in the 2022 Tournament of Champions; a memorial service is scheduled for August 10 at LCC’s Rose Center for the Arts.
Jeopardy! contestant Chris D’Angelo, who won eight games and earned close to $200,000, reflects on his time on the show after a dramatic defeat to Peter McFerrin on June 1. He explains he was contacted while rehearsing for a stage production, balanced the show with theater commitments, and found the Jeopardy! community welcoming rather than cutthroat. D’Angelo says his theater background helped him perform, and he plans to return for the Tournament of Champions.
ESPN analyst Mina Kimes won the Celebrity Jeopardy! All-Stars final on ABC, securing $1 million for SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition after correctly answering the Final Jeopardy clue about The Gilded Age. She defeated Ike Barinholtz and Steven Weber, who each won $200,000 for their chosen charities. The tournament featured 21 contestants, and Kimes’ Yale English degree was highlighted as she clinched the top prize for charity.
ESPN analyst Mina Kimes won the Celebrity Jeopardy! finale, earning $1 million for the SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition of Los Angeles after a strategic semifinal and a correct Final Jeopardy clue about The Gilded Age; she’ll also host coverage of the National Spelling Bee later this month.
Jamie Ding won $880,000 on Jeopardy!, but after taxes and a modest savings plan, the windfall isn’t as life-changing as it sounds, with the prize income likely offset by tax impact and conservative financial choices.