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Former 'Survivor' Contestant Drew Basile Defeats 15-Day 'Jeopardy!' Champion

Basile, the first 'Survivor' alum on 'Jeopardy!', overcame Adriana Harmeyer, who had one of the show's longest winning streaks.

  • Drew Basile, a 23-year-old graduate student, won his debut 'Jeopardy!' episode with $23,482.
  • He answered 21 questions correctly, only missing five, including the Final Jeopardy question.
  • Basile's final wager of $118 was a tribute to his girlfriend's birthday.
  • Adriana Harmeyer, the defeated champion, had accumulated nearly $350,000 over her 15-day streak.
  • Basile previously competed on 'Survivor 45', where he finished in sixth place.
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