The final episode of “Jeopardy Today” is in the books, and the winner is – again! – the reigning champion, Amy Schneider! She became the first woman to win over $1 million, and her 30th straight win helped her surpass that milestone. As long as she keeps winning, she will be able to build on her winning streak. And she’s not the only one who’s making history.
Woody Holzhauer’s final appearance on “Jeopardy!”
If this is his final appearance on the game show, it will certainly be a memorable one. A former contestant interviewed by Deadspin shared his experiences of watching Holzhauer play games before competitions. He came within $18 of beating the all-time winning record, which stands at $4.7 million. Despite his recent struggles, Holzhauer has shown that he’s capable of coming through in tough situations.
Holzhauer’s 32-game winning streak ended earlier this year when he was unseated as champion. His opponent Emma Boettcher whittled away his early lead and won $250,000 in the Tournament of Champions. Boettcher took home a $100,000 prize and Francois Barcomb won the third place prize. However, Holzhauer’s last appearance on “Jeopardy!” was far from his last.
Eric Ahasic’s victory
The Minneapolis meteorologist, who works for the National Weather Service, has won $160,601 in the final game of “Jeopardy!” He topped eight other contestants in a day of filming. His first game saw him beat a Maryland professor, Barry Margulies, who guessed H.R. Haldeman, and a California attorney, Megan Wachspress, who guessed Richard Nixon. Ahasic, who won the show’s Tournament of Champions in its third season, revealed that he was inspired by Ryan’s story.
Despite his loss in the first round, Ahasic was on the rebound in the second round, claiming two Daily Doubles. He won $6,000 by correctly identifying a presidential candidate as a son of Abraham Lincoln. Ahasic won an extra $5,000 by correctly identifying Salome as the daughter of Herodias. This gave him an impressive total of $160,000 and helped him advance to the Tournament of Champions.
Mattea Roach’s 15th straight win
A 23-year-old Canadian tutor has won a record fifteen straight Jeopardy games and is now the 19th Jeopardy champion. Her Twitter bio reads, “Lesbian Nova Scotian, 19-time Jeopardy champion.” It appears that her Twitter bio is intentionally crafted to satisfy viewer curiosity. However, some viewers wondered if her sexuality had something to do with her success.
After losing the game to Danielle Maurer in the first round, Roach entered the final round with a negative score. Regardless, her bet on the correct answer ultimately won out. Her 15th straight win will help her qualify for the Tournament of Champions this fall. She will have to compete against Amy Schneider and Matt Amodio, who are both in the top five for the longest winning streaks on Jeopardy!
Eric Ahasic’s sexual orientation on “Jeopardy!”
Before making his Jeopardy! debut in 2022, many questioned Ahasic’s sexual orientation. His photo of his significant other on Facebook was enough to convince fans that he was straight. But it was not. It turns out that Ahasic is married to Kaylee Schmall. They have been together since 2018. They were born in Minnesota but grew up in Illinois.
The winner of Jeopardy! is an American meteorologist, who recently bragged about his sexuality. Ahasic has been married to his longtime girlfriend, Kaylee Schmall. Their marriage is a testament to the power of teamwork, and their relationship has grown beyond the show. Ahasic’s win is a milestone for everyone involved in Jeopardy!, and he is grateful to have found love.
