The record-smashing 32-game victor wouldn’t shy away from the legendary podium. The long list ofJeopardyhost hopefuls has grown once more. “It would certainly be a cool experience,” she said. ‘Jeopardy’ champion Amy Schneider.Courtesy Jeopardy Productions, Inc. “It’s a lot harder than it looks. Whether I’d actually even be good at it, I don’t know … But yeah, I’d certainly consider it if somebody asked.” On Friday, she bumped James Holzhauer out of his third place spot for most consecutive games won....

Amodio’s 17th straight win on Thursday brought his total to $547,600. It’s been quite the week forJeopardyfans both on and off the screen. Jennings congratulated Amodio on Twitter earlier this week, after the championbecame the fourth-highest earner inJeopardyhistory. Matt Amodio’s 17th straight win on ‘Jeopardy’ made him the third-highest earner in the show’s history.Jeopardy Productions, Inc. I just want to thank you for everything you’ve given to the world." “Congrats on all your success!...

Jeopardywinner Matt Amodio welcomes all the “what is” jokes. He seems to like it. So, it feeds me. ‘Jeopardy’ champion Matt Amodio.JEOPARDY/YouTube I like it," he said. The only past winners ahead of him in that regard are James Holtzhauer and Ken Jennings. However, there were those who took issue with Amodio’s answering style. “I know the rules ofJeopardy. I’ve watched a lot ofJeopardyand I’ve seen rulings on individual questions here and there....

The 23-year-old Toronto tutor concludes her run in the No. 5 spot on both the all-time most consecutive games list and the all-time highest regular season winnings list. Mattea Roach’s monthlongJeopardyreign has come up a dollar short. Mattea Roach on ‘Jeopardy’.Jeopardy Productions Roach was bested by Danielle Maurer, a digital marketing manager from Georgia. Maurer finished with a daily total of $15,600, while Roach came in second with $15,559. “It feels still kind of like a dream,” Roach said in a statement....

Brayden Smith, a recent contestant onJeopardy, has died at age 24 of undisclosed causes. Smith died Friday morning in Las Vegas, according toan obituaryby the Dignity Memorial funeral home. “We are so grateful that Brayden was able to live out his dream on @jeopardy.” CBS Television Distribution The officialJeopardyTwitter account added, “The JEOPARDY! family is heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brayden Smith. He was kind, funny and absolutely brilliant....

Only Jeopardy GOATs Ken Jennings and James Holzhauer have earned more than the 28-day champ during regular-season play. Answer: The thirdJeopardycontestant to earn more than $1 million during a winning streak. His $48,800 winnings on the episode brought his total prize money to $1,004,001. Matt Amodio became the third contestant to cross the $1 million mark on ‘Jeopardy.'.Jeopardy Productions Inc. “This was beyond my wildest dreams going in,” Amodio said in a statement....

One of the secrets to Jeopardy success? “I would open random games [on the archive site] and play them in my head. I noticed what comes up the most. ‘Jeopardy’ champion Austin Rogers.Jeopardy “And if it says ‘Thornton Wilder,’ the correct response always has to beOur Town.” “It showed me that I didn’t know much about Nobel Prize winners. “It also helped me to figure out where clues were leading....

What’s up with current champion Matt Amodio’s style of answering? Long-running quiz showJeopardyis clarifying its rules after questions surfaced around current championMatt Amodio’s style of answering. On Monday, theJeopardyTwitter account stepped in to tweet “What’s up with Matt Amodio? Matt Amodio on ‘Jeopardy’.Jeopardy Productions, Inc. A lot of ‘what’s’ in his responseand that’s totally acceptable!” as a template for all responsesbe they animal, vegetable or mineral. Viewers and grammar police alike have a lot of questions about what’s acceptable....

She already made history as the first out transgender contestant to qualify for Tournament of Champions. History-makingJeopardycontestantAmy Schneideris solidifying her spot as one of the game’s greats. After winning 17 games in a row, theJeopardychampion has now earned thefourth-highest winningsin regular season play. Amy Schneider on “Jeopardy.".Jeopardy She comes in sixth for all-time winnings.

One competitor dipped into the -7,000s. Well,LeVar Burton’sJeopardydebut was definitely memorable. Pearce ended theJeopardyround with $200, butDouble Jeopardydug him deeper into the money hole. LeVar Burton and Patrick Pearce on ‘Jeopardy’.Jeopardy Productions Because he ended the show on a negative number, he was not eligible to participate inFinal Jeopardy. Kathleen McHugh of Detroit and Matt Amodio of New Haven, Conn. wereFinal Jeopardy’s only two competitors. Amodio emerged the victor to bring his four-day winning streak to $122,400....

The veteran actor responded with a cheeky tweet acknowledging their physical similarities. We’ll take “Doppelgangers” for $600. “So great to split the prize money with Sam!” ‘Jeopardy’ viewers have noted the resemblance between Steve Martin and Professors Tournament winner Sam Buttrey.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic; Jeopardy/YouTube theOnly Murders in the Buildingstar wrote on Twitter after Buttrey won the show’s first-ever tournament for college professors. He will also return to the show to compete in the next Tournament of Champions....

“It will now forever be known as the Alex Trebek Stage.” “Jeopardycontestants usually get 2 photos one with the host + a headshot. We each took a photo with Mike, but were only sent the headshot!” ‘Jeopardy!’ opened season 38 with a tribute to Alex Trebek and a pre-recorded game with Mike Richards.Eric McCandless via Getty Images; Jeopardy Productions he tweeted last Tuesday. “I’ll have more to say later.” (Representatives for production company Sony Pictures Television didn’t immediately respond to EW’s request for confirmation....

Guest hostBuzzy Cohenpresented an on-air tribute and announced a donation to a fund established by Smith’s family. Brayden’s family has established a fund in his name, andJeopardywill be donating to that fund. We want to express our best wishes and condolences to his family." Smith died Feb. 12 at age 24 following complications from a surgery, according to his family. His appearances were among the finalJeopardyepisodes hosted byAlex Trebek, whonicknamed him"Billy Buzzsaw....