Jeopardy contestant Sam Kavanaugh.Photo: Carol Kaelson/Quadra Productions, Inc.
Jeopardy!’s Tournament of Champions has named its winner!
Sam Kavanaugh, a Minnesota substitute teacher, won the $250,000 grand prize on Friday after 10 days of competition against Michigan wine tasting consultant Jennifer Quail and Oregon reference librarian Veronica Vichit-Vadakan.
Quail won the $100,000 prize, while Vichit-Vadakan won $50,000.
Jeopardy contestants Veronica Vichit-Vadakan, Jennifer Quail, Sam Kavanaugh.Carol Kaelson/Quadra Productions, Inc.
Trebek’s wife,Jean Trebek, calledJeopardy!’s donation “wonderful” in a statement.
“The show’s generosity continues to reflect Alex’s desire to assist underrepresented communities,” she said.
Jeopardy!All StarBuzzy Cohenhosted the tournament, but Mayim Bialik will take her turn as the game show’s next guest host on Monday.
Alex Trebek.Amanda Edwards/Getty
Previous guest hosts since Trebek’s death have includedAaron Rodgers,Anderson Cooper, Bill Whitaker andKatie Couric, who was the show’s first woman host.LeVar Burtonwas named as an upcoming host last month alongsideGood Morning Americaco-anchorsGeorge StephanopoulosandRobin Roberts, CNBC journalist (and formerCelebrity Jeopardychampion) David Faber and sportscaster Joe Buck.
Jeopardy!airs weeknights in syndication (check local listings).
source: people.com
