‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Amy Schneider Shares Her Feelings on James Holzhauer
Amy Schneider might have been eliminated from the currently airing Jeopardy! Masters tournament last Wednesday (May 17), but there are no bitter feelings when it comes to her opponents.
Schneider, who won an impressive 40 games in a row during her run on regular Jeopardy, struggled to get a win on the board in the Masters competition, which sees six of the show’s elite contestants facing off. This saw her knocked out of the tournament last week (along with Sam Buttrey) after her final game against James Holzhauer and Andrew He.
Holzhauer, who topped the leaderboard after the opening games, took to Twitter to compliment Schneider after her exit. “When my wife asked @Jeopardamy to participate in our fundraiser last year, Amy jumped at the chance to pay her own way to Las Vegas and volunteer,” he shared. “It was my honor to share the Masters stage with an inspiration, a phenomenal Jeopardy player and an even better human.”
Schneider returned the compliment, responding to Holzhauer’s message with a tweet of her own. “James may play a villain on tv, but in real life he’s a great guy, as enjoyable to be around as he is frustrating to play against,” she said. “And I mean that; if I didn’t actually like him, I just wouldn’t say anything about him at all.”
James may play a villain on tv, but in real life he’s a great guy, as enjoyable to be around as he is frustrating to play against. And I mean that; if I didn’t actually like him, I just wouldn’t say anything about him at all https://t.co/jVWG4330fF
— Amy Schneider (@Jeopardamy) May 18, 2023
Holzhauer, who describes himself as the “supervillain” of game shows, has won plenty of people over during the Jeopardy! Masters tournament so far. His dominant gameplay, witty humor, and back-and-forth banter with host Ken Jennings have made him a popular figure among viewers.
“Two legends and thanks for the joy of watching the two of you compete on my favorite show,” commented one fan on Schneider’s tweet.
“I wasn’t crazy about James as a player, but as a human being a class act! Thank you for sharing this. And you are a class act too!” added another viewer.
“That’s why it is such a pleasure to watch all of the Masters together as it’s obvious that there is great chemistry between you all, and I am sure as a group, you all would not have been invited to participate. James appears to be a wonderful person, and philanthropist,” wrote another.
Jeopardy! Masters continues tonight (Monday, May 22) as Holzhauer and He enter the semi-finals along with Mattea Roach and Matt Amodio. The leaderboard has been reset for the semis, so everything is still to play for.
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Team James all the way!!! 👍
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You go James!
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I think Ken Jennings is the all time best and will remain so in my eyes
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I think they need a Super Master James vs Ken with Mayim as host.
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Oh please, anyone BUT Mayim. She's awful at hosting.
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GO JAMES HES MY FAVORITE!!AND BILLANT!! I ONLY WATCH WHEN HES ONGI JAMES!!
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Huh? It seems lots do. As for you…..
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*his
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James deserves to win. His vast knowledge base is amazing. The others are very talented also. My favorite Jeopardy tournament of all time.
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If Hannah was so brilliant, she would have beaten Ben. She had more wins under her belt when she faced him than he did.
I think if Hannah had become ill with covid and was unable to travel, you might be singing a different tune. She lost, fairly. Face it and get over it.
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James is the smartest person in the whole world!!!
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I agree, she’s awful. They need to fire executive producer
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I agree
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Too much drama with M. Roach
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I'm "Jeopardizing" my opinion about the most unfair treatment Hannah was given when Ben was given an opportunity that should never have come to fruition.
Whoever makes the rules for the show, they should, plain and simple, be terminated.
If Ben, no matter any reason, couldn't make it for his immediate, actual, scheduled show day and time, then, it's time to say Bye, Ben.
That applies to anyone. No ifs, ands or buts.
Hannah was such a genuinely lovely contestant. Brilliant too.
Then, Ben, spoiled the show. Not sure if Alex Trebek would appreciate all the nonsense changes that are ongoing on the set.
I think AT would be very disappointed.
I too have noticed, that some contestants are given a longer time than others, to voice their answers. Why is that?
Ben too, is smug, irritating to watch and listen to. He replies like he's not sure if himself, hesitant, but actually knows the answers.
He comes off shy and uncertain. He's anything but. He flaunts and propagates a hesitant persona, yet, he's annoying.
Most definitely, he should NOT be on the AT stage, having upstaged Hannah. Anyone could see her demeanour change. She's not a poor loser. She's a dignified contestant that was robbed of playing and her opportunity to soar.
My husband and I miss Hannah. There were no dramatics (like Mataya Roach, who embarrassed all Canadians with her childish antics, poses and comments). Just a humble and grateful Hannah, who didn't deserve to be pushed off her game.
Jeopardy staff erred. Ben is the error.
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Wah, wah, wah. If everything is so wrong why bother tuning in? Oh I see, it gives you something to cry about. PS - Canadians love Mattea!
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Her wins were fixed. Her gender choice is Hollywood / California's love affair. Stopped watching during her run and never went back.
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Uh, it's a guy...
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