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Jeopardy! is a pop culture phenomenon. That’s a pretty unique claim to make about a game show that made its debut in 1964, but the franchise is as strong as ever — even despite the drama that surrounded its search for a new host to replace Alex Trebek following the legend’s death. How many other shows could center so simply around trivia and still have people clamoring to buy its merchandise? Even Trebek himself was known to carry a specific Jeopardy! item, as evidenced by a throwback social media photo.

Fans of “Jeopardy!” just got to see an unlikely occurrence.

“Jeopardy!”‘s newest champ has a lot to celebrate.

Amy Schneider just keeps winning.

Jeopardy! champ Amy Schneider is engaged to partner Genevieve Davis.Schneider, a 42-year-old software engineer, took to Twitter on Thursday to announce the big news, accompanied a photo of their hands with engagement rings on.'I have an announcement: Genevieve is no longer my girlfriend… she's my fiancée!!!' the Oakland, California native said. 'I couldn't be happier or more proud to spend my life with the very best person in the entire world.' The latest:Jeopardy! champ Amy Schneider, 42, announced her engagement to partner Genevieve Davis, 25, on social media Thursday.

pic.twitter.com/ftd53zxnzFThe news comes less than a month after Schneider announced she was leaving her day job following her amazing run on Her streak on the iconic game show came to an end in January after 40 games. She first made headlines in December after setting the record for the most consecutive wins by a woman at 21, beating Julia Collins' 20 wins. The next month, Schneider made history when she surpassed Matt Amodio as the second-most winning contestant on the long-running game show.

came to an end last month after 40 games. She first made headlines in December after setting the record for the most consecutive wins by a woman at 21, beating Julia Collins' 20 wins. The next month, Schneider made history when she surpassed Matt Amodio as the second-most winning contestant on the long-running game show.

Carpe diem! Amy Schneider is parlaying her historic Jeopardy! run into a new career! The 42-year-old former contestant revealed she has ditched her day job as a software engineer to begin the next stage in her life as a “public figure.” “Some of you may have heard, but I quit my day job yesterday!” she shared via Twitter on Tuesday (January 8). “It’s a bit nerve-wracking to pivot from software engineer to… public figure, I guess? But regardless of the outcome I’m so excited to spend the next couple years at least tackling this new challenge!”

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterWho will be the next host of “Jeopardy”?For regular viewers of the long-running quiz show, buzzing in to guess Mayim Bialik or Ken Jennings — who have been alternating as emcee following Alex Trebek’s death — would seem like the correct response.But in reality, it’s still unclear who will lead “Jeopardy” beyond this year.After the turn to find Trebek’s successor became messy, Bialik and Jennings were hired as interim hosts throughout the remainder of Season 39, which is currently airing. After that, there’s no word yet on whether a new hosting contender might be considered, or if a choice will be made between Jennings and Bialik. Another option: Sony Pictures Television, the show’s producer, could decide to stick with the status quo and allow the duo continue splitting duties.

Amy Schneider is ready to spend all of the money she won on Jeopardy!

Just one day after her amazing 40-game winning streak was snapped, Jeopardy champion Amy Schneider has signed with talent agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA).The 42-year-old engineering manager from Oakland, California amassed a whopping $1,382,800 over her 40-game run, which ended on Wednesday when she lost to Chicago librarian Rhone Talsma.While it's unclear what the future holds for Schneider, she has certainly cemented her place in Jeopardy history after her epic run. Signed: Just one day after her amazing 40-game winning streak was snapped, Jeopardy champion Amy Schneider has signed with talent agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA) Future:While it's unclear what the future holds for Schneider, she has certainly cemented her place in Jeopardy history after her epic runSchneider has become the most successful woman contestant in Jeopardy history, with her 40-game win streak behind only now-host Ken Jennings and his 74-game streak.Her $1,382,000 in winnings is the highest ever for a female contestant and fourth all time, behind Jennings($2,520,700), James Holzhauer ($2,462,216) and Matt Amodio ($1,518,601), whose 39-game streak she bested for the #2 spot.

Amy Schneider has been dethroned on Jeopardy!

Amy Schneider's winning streak on has come to an end.The software engineering manager lost to Rhone Talsma, a librarian from Chicago, during Wednesday's episode. Schneider finished in second place with $19,600, while Talsma came in first with $29,600.At the end of her history-making run, Schneider's total winnings add up to $1,382,800.

Amy Schneider will always be a champion in our eyes.

made history when she won her 39th game and became No. 2 on the game show’s consecutive wins list — and the winningest woman.

Forty-game Jeopardy! champ Amy Schneider brought her winning streak to a close tonight, losing to challenger Rhone Talsma and taking home a total $1,382,800 in winnings.

Jeopardy!, just added another title to her name: second-longest winner in the game show's history since it lifted the cap on consecutive wins in 2003.In case you're not in yet, here's a quick recap: Amy Schneider is an engineering manager from Dayton, Ohio, shattering glass ceilings everywhere she goes. She's the first woman contestant to win over $1 million, the most successful woman, and the most successful openly trans person to ever compete on  Her winning streak began on November 11, 2021.

Amy Schneider is making  history!Schneider claimed her 39th win Monday, surpassing Matt Amodio as the second-most winning contestant on the long-running game show. Ken Jennings, who partnered with Mayim Bialik to take over hosting duties from the late Alex Trebek, still holds the top spot, after he won 74 back-to-back games in 2004.Schneider's winnings are piling up too, with the 42-year-old software engineering manager collecting $1,319,800 in prize money thus far.«It still feels unreal,” Schneider said in a statement after her 39th win.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterReigning “Jeopardy” champion Amy Schneider is coming for Ken Jennings’ hall-of-fame spot.She may have a long way to go, but on Monday, Schneider claimed her 39th victory, making her the contestant with the second-most consecutive wins in the game show’s history. Only Jennings, who newly took over hosting duties from the late Alex Trebek, has a longer winning streak. Jennings became a household name in 2004 after notching an unprecedented 74 back-to-back triumphs.In the 39 games she has conquered so far, Schneider, an engineering manager from Oakland, Calif., has collected a casual $1,319,800.“It still feels unreal,” Schneider said in a statement.

Watch out Ken Jennings, Amy Schneider is coming for your record.