The record-breaking champion was defeated on Wednesday’s episode, bringing her historic run of victories to a close.
As all eventually must,Amy Schneider’s reign onJeopardyhas come to an end.
I could kind of feel that slipping away."
Amy Schneider’s 40-game winning streak was the second-longest in ‘Jeopardy’ history.Casey Durkin/Jeopardy Productions, Inc.
“Rhone was exactly that way.
Ahead of Final Jeopardy, Talsma trailed Schneider $17,600 to $27,600.
“I’m still in shock,” Talsma said in a statement.
Challenger Rhone Talsma defeated Amy Schneider on ‘Jeopardy’.Casey Durkin/Jeopardy Productions, Inc.
“I was so excited to be here and I just wanted to do my best.
I just really didn’t think it was going to be me, so I’m thrilled.”
Schneider and Amodio, incidentally, willface off in the Tournament of Championslater this year.
