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‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Apologizes After Claiming to Be First Champion Married to a Previous Winner

  • Scott Riccardi won $50,400 in the latest episode of Jeopardy!, achieving the highest two-game winnings in over two years.
  • Riccardi wagered $24,000 on Final Jeopardy! after leading with $26,400.
  • His total earnings over two days reached $68,000, surpassing recent contestant totals significantly.
  • Host Ken Jennings reacted to Riccardi's wager by exclaiming, 'Holy cow!' as the audience gasped.
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‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Apologizes After Claiming to be First Champion Married to a Previous Winner

'I love the people who participate in 'Jeopardy!' and would never want to hurt them or diminish their accomplishments.'

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New Hampshire Union Leader broke the news in New Hampshire, United States on Friday, July 4, 2025.
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