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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.
Central Jersey's 'Jeopardy!' champ Scott Riccardi honored by hometown
Scott Riccardi follows in the footsteps of Elliott Shteir, another Somerville resident who won on "Jeopardy!" in the 1960s and '70s.
‘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.
‘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!’: Scott Riccardi Speaks Out After Shocking Defeat
During his run, the super champion reached the Leaderboard of Legends, tying in tenth place with Ryan Long for most consecutive games won with 16. He is also in eighth place for Highest Winnings in Regular Season Play. Riccardi looked at the leaderboard and thought, “There’s no way this could happen.”
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.
'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!’ run — and what he’s buying with his winnings
For Scott Riccardi, watching “Jeopardy!” was a family custom, guessing along with his parents and grandparents. Little did he ...
‘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 ...
Why “Jeopardy” isn't on the air this summer and when it will return with new episodes
The series' 41st season concluded in dramatic fashion with super-champ Scott Riccardi losing after a 16-game winning streak.
Scott Riccardi of New Jersey extends 'Jeopardy!' streak to 15; cracks Top 10 on money list
Scott Riccardi of New Jersey pushed his "Jeopardy!" streak to 15 games on July 23 and cracked the Top 10 in regular-season winnings.
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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.