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Did 'Jeopardy!' champion lose on purpose? Scott Riccardi speaks out
"Jeopardy!" champion Scott Riccardi is addressing happened at the end of his 16-game winning streak and the "very gettable clue" that did him in.
Jeopardy! Champion Scott Riccardi Responds to Rumors He Intentionally Lost
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When do new episodes of 'Jeopardy!' air and will NJ's Scott Riccardi be back?
"Jeopardy!" ended Season 41 on Friday, July 25 with the stunning loss of 16-day champion Scott Riccardi of New Jersey. The long-running game show will be airing reruns until Season 42 begins on Sept. 8 with new champion Jonathan Hugendubler, an adjunct professor and trivia host from Baltimore.
Who is Scott Riccardi? For 16 days, this NJ man has won 'Jeopardy'
He’s known for big wagers and being first to the buzzer. As of the most recent episode, Riccardi has taken home close to a half-million dollars in cumulative winnings from his 16-day streak. This year marks "Jeopardy’s" 41st season and the third with host Ken Jennings, a former champion who made headlines in 2004 for his 74-game winning streak.
‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Scott Riccardi Secures 15th Straight Game, Makes Top 10 Highest Winnings List
Riccardi won $40,008 to push his total earnings on the program to $430,910. His 15-game winning streak is the longest since Adriana Harmeyer accomplished the same feat last season. Only 10 people have ever won 16 or more games, a club Riccardi can join by winning his next game on the July 24 episode.
Did Scott Riccardi's 'Jeopardy' winning streak continue?
Riccardi is hot on the heels of Adriana Harmeyer, the most recent contestant with such an impressive streak. She won 15 games but only $349,600 last season. If he extends his winning streak, which began July 3, to the season finale on July 25, he’ll return this fall for the beloved quiz show's 42nd season.
‘Jeopardy!’: Scott Riccardi Opens Up About His Personal Life & Dealing With Pressure
I'm just so happy to be a part of it, because Jeopardy! has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.'
'Jeopardy' Contestant Denies Purposely Losing After 16-Day Win Streak
Jeopardy contestant Scott Riccardi did not lose on purpose - despite what the internet might think. "Congratulations to Jonathan for the amazing win! It's truly deserved, and I can't wait to see him return next season;
Scott Riccardi of New Jersey wins 16th straight 'Jeopardy!': tied for 10th on wins list
Scott Riccardi, of New Jersey, won his 16th straight "Jeopardy!" game July 24 to move into a tie for 10th place on the game's ...
‘Jeopardy!’ Super Champ Says He Has No Regrets, but Fans Still Question Stunning Loss
Jeopardy! champ Scott Riccardi reflects on his record-breaking streak and the Final Jeopardy loss, with $445K earned and ...
‘Jeopardy!’: Scott Riccardi Reveals Electrocution Shocker as He Targets 12th Win
Riccardi, who has an 11-day total of $282,101, returned for his twelfth game (and, hopefully, win). He faced off against ...
New Jersey's Scott Riccardi wins 14th straight 'Jeopardy!' to push earnings near $400,000
Riccardi is by far the winningest contestant on this season of the long-running game show. According to the show's Tournament of Champions tracker, Riccardi's streak has him ahead ...