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Final Jeopardy Correct Answer Ends Adam Remsen’s 12‑Game Run

A lone correct response plus decisive wagers handed challenger Richard Nguyen the win and left Remsen headed to the Tournament of Champions.

Overview

  • In the latest episode, Adam Remsen’s run ended when Richard Nguyen was the only contestant to answer the Final Jeopardy clue correctly and wagered to take the lead.
  • The Final Jeopardy category was “20th Century Novels” and the correct response was “What is Exodus?”; Nguyen’s $6,401 wager produced a $20,801 total and the victory.
  • Remsen missed the clue, wrote “What is Fiddler on the Roof?,” and his $8,001 wager left him with $12,799 after entering the game with more than $300,000 in prior winnings.
  • The game featured pivotal Daily Doubles and shifting leads, including a key Daily Double found by Nguyen that he wagered $3,000 on to move into contention.
  • Fans reacted strongly online, praising Remsen’s 12‑game run and congratulating Nguyen, and Remsen’s long run still secures him a spot in the Tournament of Champions.