Amid the ruckus over the new host of “Jeopardy!”, contestant Matt Amodio has methodically scooped up resounding victories and a place in the quiz show’s hall of fame.
As of Wednesday’s game, the Yale University doctoral candidate in computer science had earned $505,200 in 16 games, winning in such decisive fashion — and with nervy bets — that runaway games were not uncommon.
The cash total puts him at No. 4 on the list of top winners for regular-season play, just behind Jason Zuffranieri ($532,496) and in the company of “Jeopardy!” luminaries Ken Jennings ($2.52 million) and James Holzhauer ($2.46 million).
Amodio said his restrained on-camera demeanor reflects his competitive focus. As for his repeated use of “What is…” instead of
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