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‘Jeopardy!’ Champion Scott Riccardi Receives Special Honor
During his Jeopardy! reign, Scott Riccardi racked up 16 wins totaling $455,000, before being defeated by Jonathan Hugendubler in the Season 41 finale. He made it into the top 10 for all-time winnings in regular play, landing in spot number eight, and even tied for 10th place for consecutive games won.
Former 'Jeopardy!' champ Scott Riccardi of NJ throws out first pitch for Somerset Patriots
Former "Jeopardy!" champion Scott Riccardi of New Jersey throws the first pitch at the Aug. 7 Somerset Patriots game.
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.
Scott Riccardi's 'Jeopardy!' run ends at 16 games. Where he ranks among all-time champs
The 16-time winner had his streak stopped in Final Jeopardy on July 25 by Jonathan Hugendubler from Baltimore, Maryland.
‘Jeopardy!’: Jonathan Hugendubler Almost ‘Collapsed’ After Scott Riccardi Defeat
Taking down a Jeopardy! giant is something only a handful of people can say they have done. Jonathan Hugendubler knows what that feels like after beating 16-game champion Scott Riccardi during the season finale, and he spoke to host Ken Jennings about how he felt about it.
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!’ 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.
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’ Contestant Scott Riccardi Denies Purposely Losing After 16-Day Winning Streak
Scott Riccardi addresses speculation about his Jeopardy loss after a 16-day winning streak and congratulates new champ Jonathan Hugendubler
‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Opens Up About Show After Losing to Scott Riccardi
Chenicek appeared on the Unbothered podcast on July 10 to talk about her game against Riccardi, an engineer from Somerville, New Jersey, which aired on TV that same day. hhe was in first place before Final Jeopardy, but answered the final clue wrong and dropped down to $2,799 and second place.
'Jeopardy!' champion Scott Riccardi will be honored at Somerset Patriots game
Riccardi graduated from South Plainfield High School as Salutatorian of his class in 2017 and was a 2021 Rutgers University School of Engineering graduate. He became a fan favorit
Inside a Jersey guy’s historic ‘Jeopardy!’ winning streak — and what he’s buying with his prize
The engineer and Rutgers University graduate began his 16-game winning streak on July 3, earning $455,000 in winnings and ...
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Scott Riccardi’s Insane 'Jeopardy!' Streak Is Season 41’s Most ...
Scott Riccardi’s impressive Jeopardy! Season 41 streak is turning heads, setting new records, and positioning him as the next big super-champ.