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Reigning “Jeopardy!” champion Mattea Roach represents a new generation of the quiz show’s all-star players.

Sara Haines has two words to describe the  legends who serve as trivia masters on  — elite athletes!Hines, host of the hit ABC quiz show, invited ET's Will Marfuggi to the set of where she sang high praises for James Holzhauer and Brad Rutter, legends who need no introduction. What they do need, or so it seems, is a chill pill, because Hines says their study habits and determination are unparalleled.«They have ferocious tendencies,» Hines tells ET.

“Jeopardy!” champ Mattea Roach has proven she can conquer dozens of quiz clues with ease.

Sasha Urban editorWith her 14th consecutive “Jeopardy!” win on Friday, Mattea Roach snagged eighth place on the show’s all-time list of most consecutive game wins.Roach, a 23-year-old tutor from Toronto, Ontario, has won a modest $320,081 in prize money, bringing her to 10th place on the list of all-time highest non-tournanment cash earnings. Roach is also the highest ranking Canadian contestant in “Jeopardy!” history, and has answered 93% of clues correctly throughout her 14 games.Earlier this year, contestant Amy Schneider capped an impressive 40-game winning streak with overall winnings that totaled $1,382,800.

Jeopardy! is currently having a major moment thanks to Amy Schneider and her amazing winning streak.

Something took place during the Wednesday, April 20 edition of “Jeopardy!” that has only happened a few times over the course of the show’s history.

"Jeopardy!" has made things official, naming Michael Davies its permanent showrunner. Davies announced in a "Jeopardy!" blog post Thursday that he accepted an offer from the show to become the permanent replacement for the ousted Mike Richards. "Today, I am delighted to announce that I have accepted Sony’s offer to become the show’s full-time executive producer," Davies wrote.

Embassy Row’s Michael Davies has been executive producing Jeopardy! on an interim basis since the departure of Mike Richards last year.

Make it a true daily disaster, Alex. Jeopardy! contestants often practice for years before appearing on the quiz show, but they sometimes still find themselves in the middle of a wild moment.

Mayim Bialik, 46, got a lot of fans’ attention when she returned as the host of Jeopardy! last week, and it was all because of her hair! The actress showed off a straight hairstyle that had the end of her locks curled under on a recent episode and it was quite a difference from her usual curly hairstyle. Once the episode aired, there were a lot of compliments across social media, proving many people loved the new look.

pic.twitter.com/9XHZmipsjyFans were quick to notice the hair transformation, and they took to social media to sound off with glee.A post shared by mayim bialik (@missmayim)"Mayim, you look fabulous! Love your hair like this. Cute hair!!!," one commented on the "Jeopardy!" Instagram. Another added, "Whoever is styling Mayim, bravo!! You should get a raise.

returned to her hosting gig on “Jeopardy!” last week and was seen rocking a new hairdo.Instead of the “Big Bang Theory” actress’ signature curly locks, she showed up on set wearing her hair in straight strands.Fans were into her new look and couldn’t help but throw their thoughts into the Twitter and Instagram abysses.On IG, people commented under a “Jeopardy!” post marking the anniversary of the long-running trivia series, which premiered in March 1964.“Mayim, you look fabulous! Love your hair like this,” one wrote. “Cute hair!!!” On Twitter, one viewer scribed, “Omg you look beautiful! I love your hair!” while another fan said, “So thrilled to enjoy you on Jeopardy again! Btw, you look fabulous!!”“Whoever is styling Mayim, bravo!! You should get a raise.

Wilson Chapman editorAfter a six month search, “Wheel of Fortune” has found a new executive producer in Bellamie Blackstone, who takes the helm of the show as it heads into its  40th anniversary season.Blackstone’s appointment also closes the book on the Mike Richards era of “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy.”A former executive producer of “The Price is Right,” Richards joined both Sony Pictures Entertainment game shows as executive producer in 2020. Last year, he was given the additional job as host of “Jeopardy.” But he parted ways entirely with Sony in August 2021 — only one week into the hosting gig — after reports surfaced about old podcasts in which he made sophomoric and disparaging remarks about Jews and women.

A man with a moustache captured hearts on the latest “Jeopardy!”.

Jeopardy!.The actress and presenter, who is currently contracted to host the game show alongside former winner Ken Jennings until May 6, was asked about her interest in a full-time position while walking the red carpet at the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday (March 13).Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Bialik said: “I would love that. I like to say, I’ve lived season to season, since I was about 13 years old.

Mayim Bialik isn't ready to bid farewell to hosting "Jeopardy!" The actress-turned-TV host revealed in an interview on the Critics' Choice Awards red carpet that her current guest-hosting gig is something she'd like to become permanent. "I would love that," the former "Big Bang Theory" star told Entertainment Tonight on Sunday night. "I like to say, I’ve lived season to season, since I was about 13 years old.

Mayim Bialik is responding after feeling the wrath of the loyal “Jeopardy!” fanbase over her use of the term “Single Jeopardy!” during game play.

Last month, Jeopardy! viewers were getting frustrated with co-host Mayim Bialik.

A powerful moment took place on the Feb. 28 episode of Jeopardy!, when host Ken Jennings spoke with the current champion, Christine Whelchel. “If you watched last week, you might notice that Christine looks a little bit different today. Tell us about your look,” said Jennings. Christine, looking sharp with pink-rimmed glasses and a cute polka-dot top, said that she decided she “didn’t need to hide behind the wig anymore, and normalize what cancer recovery looks like.”

“Jeopardy!” champ Christine Whelchel competed during Monday’s show with her natural hair.

Current Jeopardy champion Christine Whelchel returned for her fourth game on Monday, but with a much different look.The 37-year-old piano teacher and church organist from Spring Hill, Tennessee had worn a wig for her first three appearances on the show, but didn't on Monday.During a segment where host Ken Jennings chats with all three players, Whelchel revealed why she decided to go sans wig. Different look:Current Jeopardy champion Christine Whelchel returned for her fourth game on Monday, but with a much different look Wig:The 37-year-old piano teacher and church organist from Spring Hill, Tennessee had worn a wig for her first three appearances on the show, but didn't on MondayJennings mentioned that fans who watched last week would notice that she looks a bit different on Monday, and asked her to explain why.'After the...