Matt Amodio Beats James Holzhauer's Consecutive Winning Streak on "Jeopardy!" - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 08-10-2021, 05:34 PM

"Jeopardy!" Champ is Now the 4th-Highest Earner in Game Show's History
by Nick Romano
August 10, 2021

"Jeopardy!" contestant Matt Amodio has hit a major milestone as he continues his winning streak on the popular trivia game show.

Amodio is now the fourth-highest earner in the show's history after beating out the other contestants in his 14th straight game on Monday and raking in a cumulative total of $440,600.

Sportscaster Joe Buck, who served as guest host for that episode, consoled his competitors, who called Amodio "the behemoth." Said Buck, "If you're gonna lose, have it be to him."

https://ew.com/tv/jeopardy-matt-amod...-show-history/

Babalu · 08-13-2021, 11:40 AM

He's very good and very low key. Not charismatic at all but likeable. He reminds me of the 20 something guy a few months ago who was champion for about a week but unfortunately died suddenly of some undiagnosed medical condition around the time his episodes aired. I don't remember his name.

icecream · 08-13-2021, 12:35 PM

Matt has already risen to the 3rd highest earner for regular games after last night, behind only Ken Jennings and James Holzhauer.

mikey0581 · 08-15-2021, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Babalu

He's very good and very low key. Not charismatic at all but likeable. He reminds me of the 20 something guy a few months ago who was champion for about a week but unfortunately died suddenly of some undiagnosed medical condition around the time his episodes aired. I don't remember his name.

His name was Brayden Smith. He was really good and sad to see someone with a bright future die at only 24.

Coffeecup · 08-26-2021, 03:33 PM

Since winning the on the last new episode, he will see Mike Richards. I do wonder how long Matt will go. He may see several hosts. I will be tuning in to see the show.

JamesG · 09-25-2021, 08:30 PM

"Jeopardy!" Champion Matt Amodio becomes 3rd Contestant to Cross $1 Million Mark
by Tyler Aquilina
September 24, 2021

Matt Amodio has become the third "Jeopardy!" contestant to break the $1 million barrier with his 28th victory on the quiz show on Friday. His $48,800 winnings on the episode brought his total prize money to $1,004,001.

"This was beyond my wildest dreams going in," Amodio said in a statement. "I knew it was a possibility, but I thought it was a very remote possibility, and to have it actually happen is unbelievable."

https://ew.com/tv/jeopardy-champion-...n-dollar-mark/

AMackII · 09-29-2021, 10:00 PM

Congrats Matt, Keep Winning until you set another new record.

howilu · 09-30-2021, 09:39 AM

I have been watching Matt Amodio's run, especially when he raced up more than $70,000 in one game and to me he is unbeatable. His knowledge is very broad and he makes excellent Daily Double and Final Jeopardy wagers.

SarahBellum · 09-30-2021, 01:52 PM

I liked Braydon Smith, the last great champ of Alex's tenure. I was saddened to hear that he died. He was only 24.

JamesG · 10-01-2021, 09:02 PM

"Jeopardy!" Champ Matt Amodio Climbs to No. 2 on All-Time Consecutive-Win List, Surpassing James Holzhauer
by Michael Ausiello
October 1, 2021

On Friday’s "Jeopardy!", current champ Matt Amodio notched his 33rd consecutive win, landing him in second place on the game show’s all-time consecutive wins list. He surpasses previous silver medalist James Holzhauer, who had 32 consecutive wins.

The Ph.D. student from New Haven, Conn. still has a ways to before reaching No. 1, as Jennings remains firmly atop the leaderboard with a staggering 74 wins.

“Ken’s always been the face of Jeopardy! to me, so when I think of Jeopardy!, I think of him,” Amodio said. “To [be] right behind him is a surreal experience.”

https://tvline.com/2021/10/01/jeopar...utive-wins-33/

08-10-2021, 05:34 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,095	Matt Amodio Beats James Holzhauer's Consecutive Winning Streak on "Jeopardy!" "Jeopardy!" Champ is Now the 4th-Highest Earner in Game Show's History by Nick Romano August 10, 2021 "Jeopardy!" contestant Matt Amodio has hit a major milestone as he continues his winning streak on the popular trivia game show. Amodio is now the fourth-highest earner in the show's history after beating out the other contestants in his 14th straight game on Monday and raking in a cumulative total of $440,600. Sportscaster Joe Buck, who served as guest host for that episode, consoled his competitors, who called Amodio "the behemoth." Said Buck, "If you're gonna lose, have it be to him." https://ew.com/tv/jeopardy-matt-amod...-show-history/ Attached Images
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09-30-2021, 01:52 PM	#9
SarahBellum Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 15, 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,873	I liked Braydon Smith, the last great champ of Alex's tenure. I was saddened to hear that he died. He was only 24. Attached Images

08-26-2021, 03:33 PM	#5
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,183	Since winning the on the last new episode, he will see Mike Richards. I do wonder how long Matt will go. He may see several hosts. I will be tuning in to see the show.

09-25-2021, 08:30 PM	#6
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,095	*"Jeopardy!" Champion Matt Amodio becomes 3rd Contestant to Cross $1 Million Mark* by Tyler Aquilina September 24, 2021 Matt Amodio has become the third "Jeopardy!" contestant to break the $1 million barrier with his 28th victory on the quiz show on Friday. His $48,800 winnings on the episode brought his total prize money to $1,004,001. "This was beyond my wildest dreams going in," Amodio said in a statement. "I knew it was a possibility, but I thought it was a very remote possibility, and to have it actually happen is unbelievable." https://ew.com/tv/jeopardy-champion-...n-dollar-mark/

09-29-2021, 10:00 PM	#7
AMackII Member Forum Star Join Date: Oct 23, 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 17,219	Congrats Matt, Keep Winning until you set another new record.

09-30-2021, 09:39 AM	#8
howilu Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: St. Louis Park, MN Posts: 1,961	I have been watching Matt Amodio's run, especially when he raced up more than $70,000 in one game and to me he is unbeatable. His knowledge is very broad and he makes excellent Daily Double and Final Jeopardy wagers.

10-01-2021, 09:02 PM	#10
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,095	*"Jeopardy!" Champ Matt Amodio Climbs to No. 2 on All-Time Consecutive-Win List, Surpassing James Holzhauer* by Michael Ausiello October 1, 2021 On Friday’s "Jeopardy!", current champ Matt Amodio notched his 33rd consecutive win, landing him in second place on the game show’s all-time consecutive wins list. He surpasses previous silver medalist James Holzhauer, who had 32 consecutive wins. The Ph.D. student from New Haven, Conn. still has a ways to before reaching No. 1, as Jennings remains firmly atop the leaderboard with a staggering 74 wins. “Ken’s always been the face of Jeopardy! to me, so when I think of Jeopardy!, I think of him,” Amodio said. “To [be] right behind him is a surreal experience.” https://tvline.com/2021/10/01/jeopar...utive-wins-33/