Who is Jeopardy! contestant Mattea Roach?
JEOPARDY! star Mattea Roach made history on May 6, 2022, after a 23-straight game run.
On May 8, 2023, the 24-year-old from Nova Scotia, Canada, will compete alongside Jeopardy! icons during the Masters special.
Who is Jeopardy! contestant Mattea Roach?
Mattea Roach works as a tutor in Toronto, Ontario.
They left fans stunned on May 6, 2022, when they were eliminated after a wild 23 straight games.
Roach made history as the fifth-longest streak on Jeopardy! with $560,983 in total earnings.
They lost to Danielle Mauer, a Georgia marketing manager in a Final Jeopardy that all came down to a $1 difference.
Roach kicked off their tenure on April 5, 2022, and racked up $17,281 on April 19, bringing their winnings to a record $244,882.
However, on April 20, they won an enormous $271,000 in a "never seen before" performance.
Their victory made them tied for 10th on the list of longest-running champions ever.
The list includes legends like James Holzhauer, Amy Schneider, and host Ken Jennings.
They have said on the show that they have seven tattoos including two on their legs dedicated to the band The Talking Heads, and when they won their first game two weeks ago exclaimed that their "student loans are paid off!"
Critics have noted their "wild hand gestures," as one fumed: "Mattea quit with the ad-libs and awkward hand gestures."
However, the consensus is the tatted tutor tearing through records deserves a "hand" for their streak.
"It feels wild," Mattea told the , after initially qualifying for the Tournament of Champions.
"After the fourth game, I was thinking, 'I really want to be in that TOC,' especially with the incredible season and all the amazing streaks and fantastic players that have been on."
Mattea continued: "To be a Canadian on Jeopardy! is always very special.
"Alex Trebek's legacy is such a big part of the show."
They added: "So, yeah, I'm just glad that I'm putting on a good show for all the folks back up North."
What has Mattea Roach said about the Masters tournament?
On May 1, 2023, Roach took to Twitter to express their sentiments regarding the upcoming tournament.
"Going to try and harness the winning energy of the (checks notes) Toronto Maple Leafs???" they hinting that they may not fare that well in this week's Masters special.
"I may also require a series of small miracles to make it through round one."
Fans, however, disagreed with them.
"We’ve got your back, Mattea, and you’ll always be Canada's favourite winner, come what may," one user wrote.
"We are all with you," another commented.
How can I watch the 2023 Jeoprady! Masters tournament?
Six of the show's highest-ranked contestants will compete in two games during the 2023 Jeoprady! Masters tournament.
The lineup includes James Holzhauer, Amy Schneider, Matt Amodio, Sam Buttrey, Andrew He, and Roach.
The tournament begins on May 8, 2023, and will be hosted by Ken Jennings, 48.
The games will be split in to:
- May 8 Quarterfinals: Schneider vs. Amodio vs. He
- May 8 Quarterfinals: Holzhauer vs. Roach vs. Buttrey
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The tournament can be watched live on ABC starting at 8pm EST or streamed on Hulu with an active subscription.
More information about the tournament can be found .