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‘Jeopardy!’: Champions Wildcard Determined By Triple Stumper Final Question

Three returning contestants — Geoff Barnes, Dave Bond and Michelle Tsai — competed in the Jeopardy! Champions Wildcard game on Tuesday, January 6 that ended with a triple stumper deciding the second semi-finalist.
In the Typography Final Jeopardy clue, the font inspired by Port Authority Bus Terminal signage was targeted, with the correct response `Gotham`; Barnes answered `What is Helvetica?`, Bond said `What is Arial?`, and Tsai left `What is?` incomplete.
Geoff Barnes entered Final Jeopardy with $8,800 and wagered $8,000, which left him with $800 after answering incorrectly, while Dave Bond had $6,200 and Michelle Tsai led with $7,200.
Michelle Tsai advanced to the semi-finals after wagering $1,602 for a final total of $14,398, joining Stella Trout as the tournament's second semi-finalist.
With wildcard slots deciding advancement, Tsai reached the Champions Wildcard by winning the Second Chance Tournament, while Barnes' June 2025 three-day total of $44,801 left him short of qualifying.

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