Victoria Groce bounces back on Jeopardy! Masters in first semi-final episode (2024)

18th May 2024, 10:00By Sophie Gable

Tune in on Monday!

Tune in on Monday at 8 pm EST for Games 3 and 4 of the Jeopardy! Masterssemi-finals.

Yogesh Raut, Victoria Groce, James Holzhauer, and Amy Schneider are returning to the Jeopardy! stage for two more games against one another.

Yogesh won Game 1 against Victoria and James, while Victoria came back in Game 2 to secure the victory against Yogesh and Amy.

Each game features a different combination of players. The player with the least amount of points at the end of Monday's episode will be eliminated and the final three will compete in the finals on Wednesday.

18th May 2024, 09:30By Sophie Gable

Leaderboard revealed

The leaderboard was wiped last night, and all four of the Masters entered the semi-finals with a clean slate.

The rankings following Games 1 and 2 of the semis are as follows:

• Yogesh Raut - 4 points
• Victoria Groce - 3 points
• James Holzhauer - 1 point
• Amy Schneider - 0 points

18th May 2024, 09:00By Sophie Gable

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18th May 2024, 08:30By Darian Lusk

Amy Bombs out in Game 2

In Game 2, Yogesh faced Victoria and Amy, and James sat out.

While The Queen ofThe Chasemay have fared surprisingly badly in the first game, Amy did worse.

Going into Final Jeopardy, Yogesh held 13600, Victoria 27200, Amy a staggering -3000.

Ken told her she would not answer Final Jeopardy and get zero match points as a giant 0 emerged on her podium before the break.

18th May 2024, 08:00By Darian Lusk

Victoria Groce's unvictorious first game

In Game 1 - James (name in a cryptic font) faced Yogesh and Victoria, a rematch of Masters' most intense game in the previous round, and Amy sat out.

Going into Final Jeopardy, Victoria had 18,000, Yogesh 24400, and James 13000.

The "Native American Language" clue was, "In 1610 John Smith published a Powhatan Word List including these 2 words familiar to us today, one word in pairs and one wielded."

James was correct with "Moccasins and Tomahawks" and bet 98.

Victoria was incorrect in writing "Moccasins and Hatchets," and she looked distraught and dropped to third place.

Yogesh received 3 points for first, James 1 point for second, and Victoria 0 points in her first-ever last-place finish.

18th May 2024, 07:30By Darian Lusk

Summarizing last night's game

Jeopardy! Masters Season 2roared into its two-night semifinal round on ABC last night.

James Holzhauer,Amy Schneider, and newcomersVictoria GroceandYogesh Rauthave emerged as the semifinalists.

Victoria has been dominating, having only placed second once going in,James is surprisingly "struggling,"and Amy survived over Mattea to make the semis by just 1 point.

But it's anyone's game again, as standings were reset, and everyone was back to zero match points.

The four remaining players face each other over four games (two last night, two Monday), in every combination to determine the final three.

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Game 2 statistics

The statistics from Game 2 of the semi-finals, according toJeopardy Fanare below:

• Victoria $18,000 Coryat, 22 correct, 3 incorrect, 36.84% in first on buzzer (21/57), 1/2 on rebound attempts (on 8 rebound opportunities)
• Yogesh $7,200 Coryat, 18 correct, 4 incorrect, 33.33% in first on buzzer (19/57), 1/2 on rebound attempts (on 7 rebound opportunities)
• Amy -$3,000 Coryat, 8 correct, 6 incorrect, 21.05% in first on buzzer (12/57), 1/2 on rebound attempts (on 5 rebound opportunities)

18th May 2024, 06:00By Sophie Gable

Game 1 statistics

The statistics from Game 1 of the semi-finals, according to Jeopardy Fan are below:

• Yogesh $18,200 Coryat, 19 correct, 2 incorrect, 33.33% in first on buzzer (19/57), 1/1 on rebound attempts (on 4 rebound opportunities)
• James $13,000 Coryat, 18 correct, 2 incorrect, 31.58% in first on buzzer (18/57), 2/2 on rebound attempts (on 4 rebound opportunities)
• Victoria $14,000 Coryat, 19 correct, 2 incorrect, 31.58% in first on buzzer (18/57), 1/1 on rebound attempts (on 4 rebound opportunities)

18th May 2024, 05:30By Sophie Gable

Amy Schneider's career statistics

Below are Amy Schneider's updated career statistics, according toJeopardy Fan:

• 1798 correct, 136 incorrect
• 90/109 on rebound attempts (on 261 rebound opportunities)
• 43.02% in first on buzzer (1663/3866)
• 80/95 on Daily Doubles (Net Earned: $257,800)
• 45/67 in Final Jeopardy
• Average Coryat: $21,024

18th May 2024, 05:00By Sophie Gable

James Holzhauer's career statistics

Below are James Holzhauer's updated career statistics, according toJeopardy Fan:

• 1952 correct, 107 incorrect
• 63/69 on rebound attempts (on 151 rebound opportunities)
• 49.78% in first on buzzer (1807/3630)
• 108/119 on Daily Doubles (Net Earned: $904,193)
• 49/64 in Final Jeopardy
• Average Coryat: $24,731

18th May 2024, 04:30By Sophie Gable

Yogesh Raut's career statistics

Below are Yogesh Raut's updated career statistics, according toJeopardy Fan:

• 433 correct, 35 incorrect
• 32/35 on rebound attempts (on 66 rebound opportunities)
• 36.97% in first on buzzer (400/1082)
• 13/14 on Daily Doubles (Net Earned: $96,795)
• 11/19 in Final Jeopardy
• Average Coryat: $18,726

18th May 2024, 04:00By Sophie Gable

Victoria Groce's career statistics

Below are Victoria Groce's updated career statistics, according to Jeopardy Fan:

• 347 correct, 47 incorrect
• 11/12 on rebound attempts (on 38 rebound opportunities)
• 43.76% in first on buzzer (347/793)
• 18/21 on Daily Doubles (Net Earned: $113,305)
• 7/14 in Final Jeopardy
• Average Coryat: $19,143

18th May 2024, 03:30By Sophie Gable

More on the new spin-off series

Pop Culture Jeopardy! was announced on May 15, and will answer clues on "alternative rock to The Avengers, from Broadway to MMA and Gen Z to Zendaya," per Deadline.

Unlike the original series, Pop Culture Jeopardy! will stream on Prime Video instead of cable.

Although some fans disagreed with the spin-off, some expressed excitement with one sharing on social media, "Now I may be able to win this @Jeopardy! Where do I sign up?"

"My time is now," echoed a second.

18th May 2024, 03:00By Sophie Gable

New spin-off series announced

A new spin-off Jeopardy! series has been announced which will feature pop culture questions exclusively.

Fans reacted to the news on X, formerly Twitter, with one writing, "I don’t think they should do a pop culture version of Jeopardy. One of the best things about Jeopardy is seeing poindexters who know way too much about quantum physics not know who Michael Jordan is."

"I would die on the hill that Jeopardy is a perfect product which does not ever need to change," another added.

"One of my favorite moments was in that one Tournament of Champions when the writers stumped all 3 contestants by asking which 2 Friends characters were brother and sister," a third chimed in.

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18th May 2024, 02:30By Sophie Gable

Meet the final four

Jamesis a 32-time winner and pro sports better living in Las Vegas – known by the masses for Daily Double hunting and going “all in” on them – he won Masters Season 1 in a breeze and only lost one match.

Amy, a 40-time champion, placed second-to-last last year and also lost the recent JIT to Victoria – she was chosen as the Producer’s Pick due to her popularity.

Yogeshis a controversial three-day champ who punched his ticket by winning the intense2024 Tournament of Champions.

Victoria, a mere one-day champ from 2005, qualified by winning the recentJeopardy’s Invitational Tournamentagainst Amy and Andrew He, no small feat. She’s also, like James, on The Chase.

18th May 2024, 02:00By Sophie Gable

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18th May 2024, 01:30By Sophie Gable

Fans supported Amy after Producer Pick announcement

Fans appreciated her honest take on the situation and reacted with their support.

“A thoughtful and realistic take on the real world,” one user replied.

“You do rock I had never even thought about your marketability as a reason why you would be a Producer’s Pick, I assumed it was cause you’re one of the best!” wrote another.

18th May 2024, 01:00By Sophie Gable

Amy Schneider defends Producer’s Pick spot, part five

Amy Schneider concluded, “If I didn’t want to feel like my choice was dictated by marketability, then I should have just won the JIT, and I didn’t (This, by the way, is entirely normal in individual competition.

“However, while I didn’t feel fraudulent, I did feel like I had toprovethat I belonged.

“I knew that my choice would face some justifiable criticism, and the only way for me to answer it was “on the court,” if you will – comparing her selection to pro tennis.

“Which would be tough, but my confidence was riding high after JIT.

“I was ready to go down there and test myself against the best in the world, and I intended to show everyone that 'the best in the world' included Amy Schneider!”

18th May 2024, 00:30By Sophie Gable

Amy Schneider defends Producer’s Pick spot, part four

Amy went on to name-check some other deserving candidates, “Brad Rutter, Ben Chan, and Troy Meyer immediately spring to mind, and a case could be made for a few others.”

Amy went on to argue that placing second in the JIT to Victoria justified her spot.

“But that said: The JIT was arguably (only arguably!) the toughest tournament played in the last year, and I came in second in it (and while I’m not a neutral observer, I think it was a deserved second).

“So I feel I was perfectly qualified to be in consideration.

“At that point, did marketability concerns give me the edge over other worthy options? Maybe! I wouldn’t be surprised if it did.

“But we all knew the paths to auto-qualify.”

18th May 2024, 00:00By Sophie Gable

Amy Schneider defends Producer’s Pick spot, part three

Amy wrote on X earlier this season, “I wanted to start by sharing my thoughts on being the 'producer’s pick.'

“Look, I’m not naive. I am aware that the producers at Jeopardy see me as marketable, and that they think (rightly or wrongly) that it’s good for business to have me on their show.

“And I’m not ashamed of that in itself; I worked hard to show that a trans personcouldbe marketable, and I’m proud to have had some success at that.

“But that said, I certainly don’t want my marketability to undercut the meritocratic spirit of Jeopardy.

“If I had been the Producer’s Pick without being clearly qualified for it, it would have felt wrong, disrespectful to the game I love.

“Thankfully, however, that situation did not arise. I don’t say that I’m theonlyperson who was clearly qualified to be the Producer’s Pick.”

18th May 2024, 23:30By Sophie Gable

Amy Schneider was named this season’s Producer’s Pick, part two

Unlike Masters Season 1 in 2023, this year’s lineup is based on the winners of previous events – except for the last spot.

James Holzhauer, Matt Amodio, and Mattea Roach were guaranteed slots by placing top three in Masters Season 1.

Victoria Groce qualified by winning the recentJIT(over Amy) and Yogesh Raut won the2024 Tournament of Champions.

But Amy was put back in as theProducer’s Pick, which caused mixed reactions from fans, as she didn’t“earn her way back.”

Amy placed fifth in Masters Season 1 and also decisivelylost the Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament to Groce,only for both to move forward to Masters either way.

The decision to go with Amy over a third new player for Masters 2024did not sit well with all fans.

18th May 2024, 23:00By Sophie Gable

Amy Schneider was named this season's Producer's Pick

Amy Schneideris known for reflecting on Jeopardy! games on social media after episodes air – and the champion recently shared abrutally candid statementaddressing being the Producer’s Pick for Jeopardy! Masters.

Amy was named as the pick after failing to place in the top three last season or win the JITand 2024 Tournament of Champions.

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18th May 2024, 22:30By Sophie Gable

What to expect for the finals

Victoria Groce, Yogesh Raut,James Holzhauer, andAmy Schneiderwill face off in the second round of the semi-finals on Monday.

The player with the least amount of points will be eliminated before the finale on May 22.

18th May 2024, 22:00By Sophie Gable

What to know about the Masters

Jeopardy! Masters began on May 1 and is scheduled to conclude with a grand finale next Wednesday.

The annual spinoff determines the best player in any given year.

The Masters grand prize is $500,000, a glitzy Alex Trebek trophy to honor the late iconic host and the title of MastersChampion.

EachMastersepisode consists of two half-hour games, and the winner of each is awarded three points, while the runner-up receives one.