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Allegra Hill Wins 'Jeopardy!' After Judges Accept Hyphenated Final Response

An on-air ruling accepting her “Ford-Coppola” entry in Final Jeopardy set up her return for Tuesday's game.

Overview

  • Monday’s episode hinged on a Final Jeopardy clue in the Oscars category about the first two actors to refuse their trophies, pointing to Francis Ford Coppola.
  • Host Ken Jennings announced the judges would accept Hill’s response written as “Ford-Coppola,” the only correct answer given.
  • Hill’s $10,801 wager produced a winning total of $23,601 and the champion’s title.
  • The match featured reigning champion Aimée Fluitt of Kansas City against Daniel Richman of Santa Barbara and Allegra Hill of Washington, D.C.
  • Viewers on Reddit praised Hill’s composure and gameplay and voiced hopes she could build a multi-day streak.