Monday night’s Jeopardy! saw the return of two-day champion Ashley Chan, a publicist from Lewisville, Texas, boasting a healthy $29,100. She faced off against Matt Grossman, a law student from New York City, and Henry Barbaro, a college student from Evanston, Illinois. Ashley continued her winning streak, though not without a slight stumble at the finish line.
The first round unfolded with a distinct lack of fireworks. Matt took an early lead, showcasing a decent grasp of geography and wordplay. Ashley, initially lagging, managed to recover somewhat by the first commercial break, while Henry struggled to find his footing. The Double Jeopardy! round, however, belonged to Ashley. While Matt valiantly attempted to keep pace, even successfully doubling down on a Daily Double, Ashley demonstrated a command of literary and historical knowledge, further solidifying her position. A late surge propelled her to a commanding lead, ensuring a runaway game before the Final Jeopardy! round.
The final clue, a geography stumper concerning the Pillars of Hercules, proved too challenging for all three contestants. Ashley, wisely wagering nothing, secured her third victory with a final tally of $17,400, bringing her three-day total to a respectable $46,500.
