Spoilers: Jeopardy! champion Mattea Roach went for her 24th consecutive win on Friday — and it came down to a single dollar.
Challenger Danielle Maurer won tonight’s game by the measly sum, ending Roach’s audience captivating reign as a champion on the popular game show.
Maurer, a digital marketing manager from Peachtree Corners, Ga., finished in first place with 15,600, while Roach, a tutor from Toronto, Ontario, came in second with 15,599.
“It feels still kind of like a dream,” Roach said. “I really came down here hoping to maybe win one game, and so I still can’t believe it. You know, it’s strange, obviously I didn’t come through in the last one. But I still feel so happy and so lucky to have had this experience.”
Roach, who was in the lead with 19,200 heading into Final Jeopardy!, wagered 3,601 and did not respond correctly, while Maurer, who had 11,400 going into the round,...
Challenger Danielle Maurer won tonight’s game by the measly sum, ending Roach’s audience captivating reign as a champion on the popular game show.
Maurer, a digital marketing manager from Peachtree Corners, Ga., finished in first place with 15,600, while Roach, a tutor from Toronto, Ontario, came in second with 15,599.
“It feels still kind of like a dream,” Roach said. “I really came down here hoping to maybe win one game, and so I still can’t believe it. You know, it’s strange, obviously I didn’t come through in the last one. But I still feel so happy and so lucky to have had this experience.”
Roach, who was in the lead with 19,200 heading into Final Jeopardy!, wagered 3,601 and did not respond correctly, while Maurer, who had 11,400 going into the round,...
- 5/6/2022
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
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