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'Jeopardy! Masters' Villain Takes Crown in Nail-Biter Finale.
entertainment2 years ago

'Jeopardy! Masters' Villain Takes Crown in Nail-Biter Finale.

James Holzhauer, the self-proclaimed "villain" of this season's "Jeopardy! Masters" tournament, won the grand prize of $500,000 and the inaugural Trebek Trophy. He outsmarted Mattea Roach, who came in second, and Matt Amodio, who placed third. Host Ken Jennings perpetuated a mock feud with Holzhauer and congratulated him on his win. Holzhauer and Jennings engaged in saucy nerd flirting, causing Roach to burst out laughing. Jeopardy! also donated $100,000 to the Las Vegas nonprofit Project 150.

via New York Post |
#entertainment#game-show#james-holzhauer
James Holzhauer Takes Home 'Jeopardy! Masters' Title in Nail-Biting Finale.
entertainment2 years ago

James Holzhauer Takes Home 'Jeopardy! Masters' Title in Nail-Biting Finale.

James Holzhauer has won the "Jeopardy! Masters" tournament, becoming the first champion of the competition. The final game came down to the last question, with Holzhauer incorrectly guessing T.H. White. However, he still won with a total of 43,795 points, while Mattea Roach came in second with 41,685 points and Matt Amodio took third with 15,200 points. Holzhauer won $500,000, while Roach received $250,000 and Amodio got $150,000. Holzhauer previously won the 2019 Tournament of Champions and holds the record for the highest single-game winnings in "Jeopardy!" history.

via TODAY|
#entertainment#james-holzhauer#jeopardy
Mattea Roach's Emotional Journey on Jeopardy! Masters After Father's Sudden Death
entertainment2 years ago

Mattea Roach's Emotional Journey on Jeopardy! Masters After Father's Sudden Death

During an episode of "Jeopardy! Masters," contestant Mattea Roach tearfully addressed the sudden death of their father at age 57. Roach shared that their father was a huge reason why they were on the show and that he taught them about old movies and music. Roach found out about their father's passing while on the show's set and expressed gratitude for the support extended by other contestants and producers. Host Ken Jennings was moved by Roach's words and offered his condolences. Fans of the show also shared their sympathies on social media.

via Page Six|
#emotional-moment#entertainment#jeopardy
Mattea Roach's Emotional Tribute to Late Father on Jeopardy!
entertainment2 years ago

Mattea Roach's Emotional Tribute to Late Father on Jeopardy!

Mattea Roach, a contestant on "Jeopardy! Masters," tearfully spoke about their father's sudden death during the show. Roach's father was a huge influence on their life and instilled a love of geography, Turner Classic Movies, and old music. Despite the loss, Roach continued to compete in the tournament. Host Ken Jennings expressed his condolences and praised Roach's strength. Fans of the show also expressed their sorrow and admiration for Roach's resilience.

via New York Post |
#entertainment#family#jeopardy
Mattea Roach's Emotional Tribute to Late Father on 'Jeopardy!'
entertainment2 years ago

Mattea Roach's Emotional Tribute to Late Father on 'Jeopardy!'

Mattea Roach paid tribute to their late father on Jeopardy! Masters while also qualifying for the tournament final. Mattea's father passed away suddenly earlier this month, and production was paused so Mattea could return home to be with their family. Mattea shared anecdotes about their father during their time on Jeopardy!, including how their favorite item of clothing is a denim jacket that belonged to their dad. Mattea will compete in the finals against James Holzhauer and Matt Amodio.

via TV Insider|
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