Two LGBTQ+ winners in Jeopardy top ten all time winners are LGBTQ+!
Lesbian Jeopardy! Champ Mattea Roach Extends Her Winning Streak
The 12-day winner has earned more than $270,000 in prize money so far.
The Advocate
By Rachel Shatto
April 21, 2022
Mattea Roach, a self-described “lesbian, Nova Scotian, 12x [Jeopardy!] champ,” extended her impressive winning streak again last night, bringing her winning total to more than $270,000.
The 23-year-old Canadian clinched her latest win with a question about the online education subscription platform MasterClass, although she was the only contestant to make it into the Final Jeopardy round as both of her competitors failed to qualify. The victory added $26,400 to her winnings, bringing them to a grand total of $271,282.
She also became a part of Jeopardy! lore, as this win put her in the top 10 for the most consecutives game won in show history. “That’s a momentous milestone that’s been rarely achieved since we lifted the five-game limit back in 2003,” said co-host Ken Jennings. Roach has won 12 consecutive games. It also qualified her for a spot on the next Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions.
On the Jeopardy website they write,
Canadian 12-day champion Mattea Roach is making her own unique mark in the Jeopardy! history books.
Over the course of 12 games, the Toronto-based tutor has secured a spot in the upcoming Tournament of Champions, found herself tied for 9th on the consecutive games won list, and amassed $271,282 in winnings.
“I’m only 23. So, this is like so much more money than I’ve ever seen in my entire life,” Mattea said. “It’s really amazing. I’m so grateful.”
Mattea is the fourth contestant this season to embark on a double-digit streak, following in the footsteps of super-champs Amy Schneider, Jonathan Fisher, and Matt Amodio.
I like how she smiles by putting her hand over her mouth
My dream “Tournament of Champions” finalist are Matt Amodio, Amy Schneider, and Mattea Roach. The conservative Republicans will have a hissy fit!
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