‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Are Desperate for Scott Riccardi to Do This
Jeopardy! Season 41 is quickly coming to a close. Scott Riccardi has made the last month of the season entertaining as he is now a 13-day champion with a total of $362,901, and now fans want him to end the season undefeated.
With only four games left, Scott Riccardi could win 17 games this season and go on to win even more in Season 42, but fans would have to wait until the show returns in September to see his reign continue. The Jeopardy! super champion cracked the top 20 all-time winnings and after his win on Monday, July 21, was in 13th place, above Adriana Harmeyer.
“I enjoy watching Scott play. The end of this season is this coming Friday, July 25. Hope he can win and be a ‘carryover’….” a Facebook user in the group Jeopardy! Fans Who Don’t Care Whose Hosting, commented.
“He’s so intelligent! I hope his winning streak continues!” said another.
“Is there no stopping him?” asked a third.
“We’re all Rooting for Scott Riccardi to finish out the week and Season,” another fan said.
“Love this guy – quiet and unassuming – brilliant and quick. Hope he goes far,” a fan wrote.
“Go Scott… It’s been a long time since we had a multi-game champion, and I’m loving it,” one last fan said.
Many others called him “terrific,” a “smarty pants,” and “amazing!”
However, some Jeopardy! fans think it is time for a new champion and think Riccardi has already won enough games. “I agree that he’s incredibly intelligent, but I’m tired of him and ready for someone else to win,” a Facebook user wrote.
“I’m ready for a new champion. He’s won enough. I feel sorry for anyone who has to play against him. I’d like to see someone else win some money. Plus, we know VERY LITTLE about his family, etc.” a fan said.
“I just have a feeling that a new champion is going to be crowned before the season officially ends Next Friday,” a fan posted.
“I hope so,” replied another. “Scott is boring.”
Before Scott Riccardi’s reign, there were numerous one-day champions for nearly two weeks straight.
Do you want Scott Riccardi’s reign to end or do you want him to try and be on host Ken Jennings‘ level? Let us know in the comments.
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I think he should go as far as he can. It\'s a pleasure to watch someone do so well and not be an unpleasant person. He\'s smart and engaging and if you find him boring that says more about you than him. The long stretch of one day champions was boring for me and everybody should be rooting for Scott.
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So, what exactly does it say about me that I do find him boring because he is, duh???🤔
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Want him to keep on going. To me the perfect contestant. Extremely knowledgeable in all categories and most of all very unassuming. So many contestants come on and after a few wins become such showoffs. Its great to see someone win big bucks for being smart. That\'s what Jeopardy is for.
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Keep winning Scott!
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Need to limit a player to 20 wins. That’s enough of the same person.
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As good as Scott is, and he’s great, he doesn’t even hold the New Jersey state record. Chris Pannulo (Ocean City NJ 21 games and $748,000) does. I want to see Scott go after that one.
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I want him to keep winning! Do people forget that the now host of Jeopardy! Ken Jennings currently holds the record at SEVENTY FOUR wins? Social media obviously wasn\'t as big during his run so if some people are griping about Scott, I can only imagine what they had to say about Ken. Anyway, I don\'t care what some are saying. Scott is smart and seems very sweet and he is a cutie. I love that smile of his! Team Scott! ✌
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I think that after qualifying for the TOC, a player should be retired. Or at least after 20 wins. They would still get to come back and compete against other super champions. Otherwise, few stand a chance against a super contestant.
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I love watching Scott win. He is brilliant and entertaining.
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I like Scot a lot, but think 20 wins for one person should be enough! Let him do that and get a new champ! I\'m an 81 year old daily viewer from wa-a-a-ay back when. And love Jeopardy!!!
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Very smart indeed and has, perhaps, an unfair advantage in the very important buzzer technique/skill that the newbies have to overcome. 💁🏽♀️ And, yes, he\'s cute and charmingly boring. 😏
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