Jeopardy! has its three finalists for the Tournament of Champions finals, which kicks off tonight (November 14), as underdog Andrew He secured his spot last Friday night. A software developer from San Francisco, California, He earned his place in the Toc competition after winning five games in regular Jeopardy. During the tournament, he beat Jonathan Fisher and Christine Whelchel in the first round and then knocked out super-champ Mattea Roach and Eric Ahasic in Friday’s semi-finals game. After advancing to the finals, He will now face off against super-champ Amy Schneider and Professors’ Tournament winner Sam Buttrey in what promises to be a highly-competitive finish to the series. Here are six things you should know about the competition’s dark horse. He Has Faced Amy Schneider Before He is no stranger to Schneider as the pair previously faced off in November 2021 during regular Jeopardy. In fact, it was Schneider who...
- 11/14/2022
- TV Insider
An epic showdown is set for the semi-finals of Jeopardy‘s currently airing Tournament of Champions as Andrew He is set to take on super-champ Amy Schneider in the next round. The software developer from San Francisco, California, snatched a narrow victory on Tuesday’s (November 1) episode, where he faced off against Jonathan Fisher, an actor from Coral Gables, Florida, and Christine Whelchel, a graduate student from Spring Hill, Tennessee. It was looking bleak for He going into Final Jeopardy, as he trailed behind with 13,800 compared to Fisher’s 19,800, while Whelchel was in last place with 2,200. None of the three answered the final clue correctly, meaning it all came down to how much each contestant wagered. Luckily for He, he only wagered 1,799, giving him a finishing total of 12,001, whereas Fisher wagered a bigger 7,801, leaving him on a total of 11,999. This meant He won by just a 2 margin, which left him...
- 11/2/2022
- TV Insider
Jeopardy!‘s annual Tournament of Champions is upon us as the 2022 two-week event features returning winners from the past season who are all competing for the same top prize. And what a matchup its sure to be with competitors such as Amy Schneider, Matt Amodio, Mattea Roach on the loose! Below, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about the must-see Tournament of Champions ranging from contestants and matchups to who is favored to win among the best of the best. Who are the contestants? The Tournament of Champions features a slew of intelligent and talented competitors who will face off in the various matches set to take place. Among this year’s crop of contestants are Ryan Long, Jonathan Fisher, Brian Chang, Courtney Shah, Eric Ahasic, Zach Newkirk, Amy Schneider, Megan Wachspress, Andrew He, Tyler Rhode, Rowan Ward, Jaskaran Singh, Jessica Stephens, Matt Amodio, Mauren O’Neil,...
- 10/31/2022
- TV Insider
It’s the moment Jeopardy! fans have been waiting for, the Tournament of Champions kicks off on Monday, October 31, and we now know who will be playing who in the highly-anticipated series. Jeopardy! has revealed the full bracket for the upcoming tournament, which sees the most-winningest contestants from Season 38 battling it out for the ultimate title and 250K prize. The competition includes 21 former champions facing off in a three-round tournament presided over by Jeopardy! co-host Ken Jennings. They’re going head to head Who are your top picks for this #JeopardyToC bracket? https://t.co/bdEqv1cZaL pic.twitter.com/X30IEeBXIB — Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) October 25, 2022 The Monday, October 31 episode sees fan-favorite Uber driver Ryan Long (16 wins) taking on attorney Megan Wachspress (6 wins) and executive assistant Maureen O’Neil (4 wins). This will be followed on Tuesday, November 1, by actor Jonathan Fisher (11 wins) up against software developer Andrew He (5 wins) and piano teacher Christine Whelchel (4 wins). On Wednesday,...
- 10/26/2022
- TV Insider
Jeopardy! officially returns to TV for Season 39 and as we welcome the beloved game show back to our screens, we can’t help but anticipate the upcoming Tournament of Champions which will be packed with plenty of fan-favorite competitors. Whether you’re rooting for seeded champions like Matt Amodio, Amy Schneider, and Mattea Roach, or eager to cheer on players such as Ryan Long and Christine Whelchel, it’s an extravaganza that can’t be missed. Among the additional players returning are Eric Ahasic, Sam Buttrey, Brian Chang, Jonathan Fisher, John Focht, Andrew He, Jackie Kelly, Zach Newkirk, Maureen O’Neil, Tyler Rhode, Courtney Shah, Margaret Shelton, Jaskara Singh, and Megan Wachpress. Beginning Monday, October 31, the quarterfinals round will kick off with the majority of competitors facing off, along with two yet-to-be-identified Second Chance Tournament winners in the mix. In the semifinals round, the winners from the quarterfinals will play alongside the seeded champions,...
- 9/12/2022
- TV Insider
Current Jeopardy! champion Christine Whelchel made a powerful statement on Monday’s episode as she aimed to “normalize what cancer recovery looks like.” Whelchel, a piano teacher and church organist from Spring Hill, Tennessee, is currently on a four-game winning streak and is quickly gaining fan support due to her inspiring message. As a breast cancer survivor, Whelchel had worn a wig for her first three appearances on the show, but on Monday, she revealed much shorter hair. “After the winnings, I decided that I didn’t need to hide behind a wig anymore, and I wanted to normalize what cancer recovery looks like,” she told host and former Jeopardy! champion Ken Jennings. A strong Jeopardy! player and an even stronger person. pic.twitter.com/NQqJS2uAs1 — Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) March 1, 2022 Whelchel previously discussed her battle with cancer during her first appearance on the long-running game show, revealing that she applied soon after her diagnosis.
- 3/1/2022
- TV Insider
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.