Until the death of longtime hostAlex Trebek, “Jeopardy!”
was the highest-rated game show on television, according toSalon.
Each week, numerous contestants compete for serious cash using their knowledge of everything from history to pop culture.
While some players have walked away empty-handed,others have walked away with millions.
According toAll Star’s “Jeopardy!”
While many viewers might assume frequent competitorKen Jenningswon the most, they might be surprised.
Here’s how the biggest winnings tallied up.
Brad Rutter has earned more money than any Jeopardy!
as a college student in 2000, winning $55,102 and two cars during his five-day run.
He was invited back in 2001 for the show’s “Tournament of Champions,” winning $100,000.
has defined my life," he said.
“It’s basically become my career.”
As a result, he’s taken home a lot of money from the game show.
In a promotional video forABC, Jennings said he grew up watching “Jeopardy!”
as a child in South Korea, soaking up trivia.
The winnings allowed Jennings to pursue his dream of becoming a full-time writer.
James Holzhauer is Jeopardy!
He toldABChe only had one goal appearing on the show.
