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Matt Amodio's 38-game winning streak on 'Jeopardy!' just ended and both fans and former champs are sharing words of encouragement as well as some skepticism on social media.
Matt Amodio continues his winning streak on 'Jeopardy!' while earning his Ph.D. at Yale University, and revealed his career plans once he gets his doctorate.
Former 'Jeopardy!' guest host and champ Buzzy Cohen recently mentioned Matt Amodio on social media, though the tweet wasn't necessarily about his winning streak.
Matt Amodio has shown off his impressive intellect on 'Jeopardy!' and attributes it to his love of reading, though he does have one superstition when competing on the show.
Betty White expected to play Blanche on 'The Golden Girls' due to her experience as enchantress Sue Ann Nivens on 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show', but was disappointed to learn she would take on the role of Rose.
Mayim Bialik stepped in to guest host 'Jeopardy!' after the ousting of executive producer Mike Richards, and champ Matt Amodio gave 'The Big Bang Theory' alum props for taking over in crunch time.
Mayim Bialik started her career as a child actor in 'Beaches' and has currently gained popularity as the guest host of 'Jeopardy!', with some wondering about her age.
Katie Couric reflects on her tenure at the 'Today Show' and 'CBS Evening News' in her upcoming memoir 'Going There', and shares some other details that are being regarded as 'petty'.
Quiz whiz Matt Amodio crossed the million-dollar mark on 'Jeopardy!' and shows no signs of slowing down, yet he revealed that playing the game brings his stress level to new heights.
Despite his 'cautious' nature when it comes to wagering, Matt Amodio just raked in his highest total on 'Jeopardy!' and shows no signs of slowing down.
'Jeopardy!' champ Matt Amodio continues his record-breaking run at the trivia board, though he says his Ph.D. studies at Yale University aren't giving him any sort of edge at the game.
Matt Amodio is breaking records and acquiring quite a fan base during his record-breaking run on 'Jeopardy!' and viewers are getting curious on his relationship status.