Brad Rutter Criticizes Jaskaran Singh’s Chances in Jeopardy! Invitational: “He Won’t Make It Past the Semis”
February 20, 2025 | By Alex Harper
In an unexpected twist ahead of the Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament semifinals, Jeopardy! legend Brad Rutter sparked controversy by openly questioning rising star Jaskaran Singh’s chances of advancing further in the competition.
Rutter, the highest-earning contestant in Jeopardy! history, didn’t hold back during a recent interview on the podcast Quiz Show Chronicles. When asked about Jaskaran’s strong quarterfinal performance, Rutter responded bluntly:
> “Look, Jaskaran had a solid run in the College Championship and showed some smarts in the quarterfinals, but the semifinals? That’s where the real pressure kicks in. He’s sharp, but I just don’t see him making it past the next round. There’s a level of strategy and experience that he hasn’t faced yet.”
The comments quickly spread through the Jeopardy! community, drawing mixed reactions. While some fans agreed with Rutter’s assessment, pointing to the tournament’s intense competition, others felt the critique was unnecessarily harsh.
Jaskaran, known for his calm demeanor, responded gracefully when asked about Rutter’s comments during a post-game interview:
> “Brad’s a legend. If anything, his words just fuel me to prove I belong here. The semifinals won’t be easy, but I’m ready for the challenge.”
Social media lit up following the exchange, with #TeamJaskaran and #BradWasRight both trending on X (formerly Twitter). Fans debated whether Rutter’s remarks were fair critique or a sign of gatekeeping from one of the show’s all-time greats.
With the semifinals fast approaching, all eyes are now on Jaskaran Singh to see if he can defy the odds—and Brad Rutter’s doubts—and punch his ticket to the finals.
Stay tuned for updates on the tournament as the drama unfolds.
